FAQs - Online Catalog Software

For those who want a Speedy Kickstart
1) Standard Template
- Use the Standard template that comes with webShaper e-catalogue
2) Website Template
- Buy a ready-made template from TemplateMonster.com

For those who cares about their Image and Branding
1) Neowave's Web Design Partners (WDP)
- Highly recommended. Our WDP which familiar with the e-catalogue system will deliver the design and integration to the clients.
2) In-house Design*
- Your own in-house designer that will do the web design and our software developer will assist you in the integration work.
3) Third Party Design*
- 3rd party designers that you prefer to work with and our software developer will assist them in the integration work.

* Neowave will work closely with the designer on the requirement and an integration fee will apply.

All webShaper e-catalogue comes with a Standard Template with optimized layout and design for an online catalogue. Once you place order, we will customize the color on the layout to suite your Company Logo. We also help you put up contents for 5 static pages, namely ABOUT US, CONTACT US, SERVICES, LINKS, and SUPPORT. You CANNOT change the website template once it's fixed.

However, we realize some of you might want a professional and unique design which requires creativity from a professional designer. Contact US to find out how our Web Design Partners (WDP) can add value to your business.

Yes. We have partnership with web design firms which can provide professional web design service that cater to your unique needs. Contact US to find out how our Web Design Partners (WDP) can add value to your business.

For webShaper e-catalogue which comes with standard template, it will only take One Business Day for us to install on your windows webserver*. For those customer who opt for custome web design offered by our Web Design Partners (or any 3rd party/In-house web designers), it will take anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks.

* Provided you already have domain, web and email hosting all properly setup and read before the installation of webShaper e-catalogue.

Absolutely. webShaper e-catalogue can be customized to reflect the look and feel of any pre-existing web site. It could also serve as an extension (e.g. http://ecatalog.yourdomain.com) of your pre-existing site. To make sure that the software is compatible with your current website, please check out the software requirements.

No. webShaper e-catalogue Import Function will allow you to import products information in Microsoft Excel file within a few clicks. We even provide you with an Excel Template File as a reference.

Yes. webShaper e-catalogue is a search engine friendly e-catalogue software. You can insert Title, Meta Tags (Keywords and Description) content on your product pages. Furthermore, the standard template is fully Search Engine Optimized (SEO), so that your products can be properly indexed and BE FOUND.

One common myth concerning website is the "If you build it, they will come" mentality. The reality is, there are literally millions of website around the world (and growing more every single seconds). You must make plans to market your web site. weShaper e-catalogue helps you out by having a Search Engine Friendly Online Catalogue. When internet spiders pick up on your web site they will be able to be crawled and indexed by the major search engines. For a kickstart, please check out our articles titled "Submit Your Website the Free & Easy Way"

Neowave takes great strides to ensure the software you are using is search engine friendly to give you the best chance to get listed highly in search engines.

Neowave also has additional search engine marketing services which can greatly increase your online revenues. Contact us to find out more about our Online Marketing Services.

No. But basic computer skills like Microsoft Office will help greatly. Don't just buy what we say, request for a demo to try out NOW! We are convinced you will like the user friendliness of our software.

18) Do I need to have any special hardware or software to run webShaper e-catalogue?

No. All you need to use webShaper e-catalogue is a computer with internet connection (preferably broadband) that runs Internet Explorer. As for server side, you need a windows hosting platform which supports ASP.net. For detailed requirement, please refer to the System Requirements.