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AFSB Accounting and Financial Site Builder

Scott Cytron

Sep. 13, 2011

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www.afsb.net

 

Best Fit

AFSB has a strong retention rate with tax and accounting firms looking to establish a professional web presence at a low cost.

Strengths

  • Unlimited site pages.
  • Integration with Google Analytics.
  • Unique domain names included.
  • Includes up to 20 free email accounts.
  • Firms may add services, including payroll and online tax prep.
  • More than 50 financial calculators.
  • Includes monthly newsletter service.
  • Allows for events calendar and Google maps.
  • Credit card payment gateway available.
  • Template system using Cascading Style Sheets-technology, a billboard homepage feature and the ability to use Flash technology.

Potential Limitations

  • Social media integration limited to social media buttons.

Summary & Pricing

Moving ahead after years of innovation and poised to add even more of the features today’s firms want, AFSB is a solid offering among website builders for tax and accounting professionals. Basic recurring cost averages $23.99 per month ($287.89 annual subscription). A 60-day free trial is available, and there are no contracts. A low-cost guarantee comes with all sites. Domain transfer is free. Search engine registration is $30, and AFSB will create a custom site design for a one-member firm for $250.

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