The closing of EssexInfo.net

I still think that EssexInfo.net's suspension of service at the end of March 2020 was a fantastic business opportunity.

Apart from one company in Colchester, VCS Websites, there have been no approaches made to our council for alternative services when EssexInfo closes. In my opiion their offering is too complicated but the initial price seems to be okay. This is if they can deliver on their proposals and the additional costs are not too prohibitive.

Never the less, the opportunity still exists for an enterprise to approach the Parish Councils that are listed on the current essexinfo website and to offer a solution. In fact, there is a pre-built potental client list!

A proposal to a Parish Coucil, or any user of EssexInfo, can be as simple or as complex as you like. It must be fully costed and there should be a detailed explanation of how much effort is required from the person administering the website for the Parish Council. This should include what the time commitment and the on-going costs will be. If you are proposing a "Managed" solution you will have to clearly state what you are offering, the regularity of uploads and other site maintenance. Liason between the website administrator and content producer is key.

There is no such thing as a "free" solution. Even EssexInfo required many hours of effort on the part of the Parish Council Administrator. A solution is more than just a website design and a hosting service.

My Parish Council website is: Belchamp Walter Parish Council.