Increase Your Construction Company's Online Exposure by Leveraging Your Industry Connections
Apr 20, 2010 customer solutions
jobsite123.com allows you to showcase and cross-promote all of your business relationships in the construction industry. Let’s say you have 40 colleagues within your local market, and they would all be more than happy to say good things about your company if asked - and they would readily express that they have had success working alongside you on the construction projects that you worked on together. The best way to replicate the word-of-mouth behavior that naturally occurs on the ground in every local market is to broadcast your industry relationships online. So when an industry buyer (general contractor, facility manager, etc.) is searching online for construction companies and other construction resources that you have an industry connection with, they will also see your construction business their too. So, again, if you have created 40 Industry Connections in jobsite123.com, that’s 40 more chances for your company to be seen online.
To create an Industry Connection, simply follow these 3 steps:
1) Log-in with your username and password.
2) Navigate to your Qual-Port and click on the Industry Connections tab.
3) Choose either of the two easy ways to send your trusted peers an invitation to connect.
When they accept your invitation to connect, your companies will be automatically featured in each other’s Qual-Ports – and you will be cross-promoting each other online to the quickly growing number of construction industry buyers using jobsite123.com to streamline their process of resource identification and management.
Adding Awards + Recognition in JobSite123
Mar 9, 2010 customer solutions
Most construction industry organizations have a variety of awards that their members can pursue. In addition to displaying your well-deserved awards at your construction business, you can also display them online in your Qual-Port for additional exposure.
To display your awards in JobSite123:
1.) Login at jobsite123.com with your username and password.
2.) Find the name of your company under the heading “Modify My Qual-Port”, on the right-hand side of the screen. Click on it.
3.) In the left-hand navigation menu, click on “Awards & Recognition”.
4.) In the top right corner, click on the link marked “Add Awards”.
5.) Select the organization that presented the award from the “Award Issuer” drop menu. NOTE: If the organization that presented your construction award is not in the list, please e-mail us at organizations@jobsite123.com with the name of the organization and the title of the award. We will contact you once we have added them into the system.
6.) Fill out the remaining fields. To upload a copy of the award in .pdf, .jpg or .doc format, click the button marked “Browse” in the Document Upload section. Locate the file on your hard drive, click on the file, then click “Open”.
7.) Click “Create”.
Editing your Safety Record and Training Information in JobSite123
Mar 3, 2010 Qual-Port How-To\'s, customer solutions
Your Safety Record is an important qualification that you can share with those considering your company for a project. In your JobSite123 Qual-Port, you can list your safety contact, either internal or outsourced, display your OSHA 300 Log information, and post your drug and training policies.
To edit your Safety Information:
1.) Login to JobSite123.com with your username and password.
2.) Under “Modify My Qual-Port”, on the right-hand side of the screen, look for the name of your company.
3.) In the left-hand nav bar, click on “Safety Record & Training”.
4.) To add a Safety Contact, click on either of the buttons on the right side of the screen - ”Add In-House Contacts” or “Add Out-Sourced
Contact”, whichever applies to you (possibly both).
5.) To edit your OSHA 300 Log Summary, click “Edit” at the bottom of each of the three columns. Enter all applicable information, then click “Submit”.
6.) To edit the Drug Policy section, click the button marked “Manage Drug Policy”. Then fill-in all relevant information and click “Save”.
7.) To upload additional safety documents such as a printed drug policy or safety training policy, click the button marked “Edit Safety Documents”, click “Browse” and locate the file on your hard drive, click “Open”, then scroll to the bottom and click “Save Changes”.
Editing SubContractor Information in your Qual-Port
Mar 2, 2010 Qual-Port How-To\'s, customer solutions
In JobSite123, we created the “Subcontractor Information” tab to display information that you want to share with those interested in contracting with your company. You can display the person to contact and upload your qualifications-related documents. To edit your Subcontractor Information:
1.) Login to JobSite123 with your username and password.
2.) Under “Modify My Qual-Port”, on the right-hand side of the screen, look for the name of your company.
3.) In the left-hand navigation menu, click on “Subcontractor Information”.
4.) In the top right-hand corner, click on “Edit this section”.
5.) From the list of your key contacts, select the appropriate person(s) within your company that you want subcontractors to contact. Click “Save Changes” when finished.
6.) To upload qualification-related documents, click the button marked “Upload Documents”. Click on the button marked “Browse”, and locate the file you wish to upload from your hard drive. Click “Open”. In the field marked “Display Name for your file”, type a brief description of the document. Click the button labeled “Upload Documents”.
How To Edit Your Company Narrative in JobSite123
Feb 24, 2010 Qual-Port How-To\'s, customer solutions
In your JobSite123 Qual-Port, you have the ability to upload a Company Narrative. This is an overall “snapshot” of your company in text form – your history, specialization, qualifications, and other pertinent information. To enter your Company Narrative in Jobsite123:
1.) Login to JobSite123.com with the username and password for your Qual-Port account.
2.) From your Welcome Page, look under the heading “Modify My Qual-Port” and click on the name of your company.
3.) Click on the tab in the left-hand navigation bar marked “Company Narrative”.
4.) In the top right-hand corner, click on “Edit this section”.
5.) Type in, or copy and paste the text you wish to display for your Company Narrative. TIP: You can also use HTML, to add pictures, change font and color, and add other effects. To edit in HTML, click the button marked “Source” in the text editor toolbar.
6.) Scroll to the bottom, and click “Save Changes”
How to edit your Qual-Port Home Page
Feb 23, 2010 Qual-Port How-To\'s, customer solutions
In JobSite123, the Home Page image will typically be the first thing visitors to your Qual-Port will see. You have the ability to upload a static image or Flash animation - both of which will serve as the first impression of your company. To edit your Qual-Port Home Page:
1.) Login to JobSite123.com with the username and password for your Qual-Port account.
2.) From your Welcome Page, look under the heading “Modify My Qual-Port” and click on the name of your company.
3.) Click on the tab in the left-hand navigation bar marked “Qual-Port Home”.
4.) In the top right-hand corner, click on “Edit this section”.
5.) Under the heading, “Qual-Port Home Page Background”, click “Browse” and locate the file you wish to upload. The image can be a
maximum of 760 x 760 pixels, and the file can be no larger than 1 MB. For a static image, the file format must be either .gif, .jpg, or.png.
For an animated image, the only format accepted is .swf. Once you have selected a file, click “Open”
6.) Under the heading “Qual-Port Home Page Content”, you can type up to 1000 words as an introduction to your company. Typically,
this would be a condensed version of the content you would put in “Company Narrative”
7.) At the bottom of the screen, click “Save”
How to upload testimonial letters in JobSite123
Feb 22, 2010 Qual-Port How-To\'s, customer solutions
Most companies within the commercial construction industry have received a testimonial letter from a client they have done work for. Usually, these letters end up tucked away in a file, or at best, maybe displayed in the office lobby, only to be seen by a few people. By scanning and uploading these letters, you can show the world when someone else has taken the time to comment on your performance.
To upload a testimonial letter:
1.) Login to JobSite123.com with the username and password for your Qual-Port account.
2.) From your Welcome Page, look under the heading “Modify My Qual-Port” and click on the name of your company.
3.) Click on the tab in the left-hand navigation bar marked “Testimonial Letters”.
4.) In the top right-hand corner, click on “Upload a Letter”.
5.) Click the “Browse” button and find your letter on hour hard drive. Acceptable formats are .pdf, .doc, and .jpg.
6.) Type a description and date for the letter you are uploading.
7.) Repeat for up to 5 letters to upload at one time. You can repeat this whole process to add more.
8.) Click the button marked “Upload Documents”
How to Request Performance Ratings in JobSite123
Feb 19, 2010 Qual-Port How-To\'s, customer solutions
Performance Ratings are a way for companies you have done work for to rate the quality of your work on a number of different criteria. By posting public ratings of your company’s performance, either on a commercial construction project or about your company as a whole, you let your clients speak about your qualifications for you. It is important to note that you have complete control over what ratings to display on your Qual-Port. You can send a rating back to the person you requested it from to ask that it be edited, or you can simply choose not to post it at all.
To request a performance rating on JobSite123:
1.) Login to JobSite123.com with the username and password for your Qual-Port account.
2.) From your Welcome Page, look under the heading “Modify My Qual-Port” and click on the name of your company.
3.) Click on the tab in the left-hand navigation bar marked “Performance Ratings”.
4.) In the center of the screen, click the button marked “Request a Performance Rating”.
5.) Select a type of Performance Rating you would like to send out. You can either request a rating on a specific project, or ask someone to rate their overall experience with your company.
6.) Type the name of the project you are requesting a rating for (if applicable)
7.) Type the contact information for the person you are sending the rating request to
Once the person receives and completes the ratings request, you will be notified by e-mail. You will then have the following options:
-Accept the rating and have it displayed on your Qual-Port
-Return the rating to the person you requested it from – to request revisions
-Hide the rating, so it cannot be viewed by the public
-Delete the rating
How to add Affiliations + Memberships in your Qual-Port
Feb 9, 2010 Qual-Port How-To\'s, customer solutions
JobSite123 allows you to showcase all of your company’s affiliations in the commercial construction industry’s organizations. Your company’s memberships are an important differentiator from your competitors, and also reinforce your company’s reputation in your market area.
To add an affiliation in your JobSite123 Qual-Port:
1.) Login to JobSite123.com with the username and password for your Qual-Port account.
2.) From your Welcome Page, look under the heading “Modify My Qual-Port” and click on the name of your company.
3.) Click on the tab in the left-hand navigation bar marked “Affiliations & Memberships”.
4.) In the top right-hand corner, click on “Edit this section”.
5.) In the center of the screen, click the green button marked “Add Affiliations”.
6.) Select the organization you wish to affiliate with from the list.
7.) Select the chapter of the organization that you are a member.
8.) At the bottom of the screen, click “Save Changes”.
To remove an affiliation:
1.) Login to JobSite123.com with the username and password for your Qual-Port account.
2.) From your Welcome Page, look under the heading “Modify My Qual-Port” and click on the name of your company.
3.) Click on the tab in the left-hand navigation bar marked “Affiliations & Memberships”.
4.) In the top right-hand corner, click on “Edit this section”.
5.) Click the red button to the left of the organization you wish to delete.
6.) In the pop up box that asks if you are sure, click “OK”.
Adding Key Contacts in JobSite123
Feb 5, 2010 Qual-Port How-To\'s, customer solutions
By adding your company’s Key Contacts into your Qual-Port, you ensure that contact info is easily found by your clients and prospects. And the standardized categorization of your contact information allows anyone calling your company to quickly can get to the person they need without having to research further - saving time and money for all parties.
To add a Key Contact to your Qual-Port:
1.) Login to JobSite123.com with the username and password for your Qual-Port account.
2.) From your Welcome Page, look under the heading “Modify My Qual-Port” and click on the name of your company.
3.) Click on the tab in the left-hand navigation bar marked “Key Contacts”.
4.) In the top right-hand corner, click on “Add a Contact”.
5.) Fill out all the information you wish to list for that contact. You are required to select a contact type, and list a first and last name.
6.) To add a picture, click the “Browse button located next to the “Image” field. Select a photo of your Key Contact from your hard drive.
7.) Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click “Create Key Contact”.
To edit a Key contact:
1.) Login to JobSite123.com with the username and password for your Qual-Port account.
2.) From your Welcome Page, look under the heading “Modify My Qual-Port” and click on the name of your company.
3.) Click on the tab in the left-hand navigation bar marked “Key Contacts”.
4.) Next to the name of the Key Contact you wish to edit, click “Edit”.
5.) Make any desired changes using the fields provided.
6.) Click “Save Changes”.
JobSite123.com provides us with easy-to-access information about all of our contractor's qualifications and successes - these are the things that sell you to us. It is truly one of the best tools I have ever seen in the facilities and construction management arena.
