Web Teams - an update

Sadly, for a mix of personal reasons and technical issues beyond my control, I have decided to call it a day running WebTeams.co.uk.

WebTeams.co.uk has always been an extremely enjoyable activity alongside both my day-job and bringing up my two children. However, the last three or four days have been particularly hard trying to fix server problems beyond my control.

As part of my efforts to find a solution, I decided that the time has now come to pass it on to a team of full-time web developers who can take football-website provision to the next level. I have watched Pitchero.com grow over the last few years and am very happy to pass the baton onto them. They will work with WebTeams.co.uk users to transfer data to the Pitchero system.

This is not a decision I have taken lightly. I spoke to the lads at Pitchero and then travelled to Leeds to meet with them and visit their offices. I have been very impressed with their setup. Please be patient with them and give them a little time.

The official Pitchero statement will be posted to their blog:

- http://blog.pitchero.com/

Important: WebTeams.co.uk club Webmasters should click here to view support information and check the status of their website.

- http://www.pitchero.com/_services/webteams/

If you require support please use this email address: webteams@pitchero.com

Pitchero has a great deal of features that Web Teams does not have, such as forums, video and picture uploads, commenting, the ability to update on any web browser, Twitter integration, links to official leagues etc… Visiting their offices and seeing the enthusiasm and professionalism of their staff also convinced me of their ambition to keep improving.

So a final farewell from me. Having used Web Teams myself for Northern and Wearside league football when I played and as a team coach, I know how important your websites are. I’ve had very little sleep this week trying to make sure everyone is looked after. I am confident that you are migrating to a better system. It’s been an absolute pleasure to run Web Teams since 1999 and see the websites that you have created.

All the very best,

Stephen, Web Teams

What do you like best about Web Teams?

Currently Web Teams site administrators are feeding back to us through the end of year survey.

As always, we're amazed at some of the positive comments that come in - many thanks!

When asked "What do you like best about Web Teams?" you replied (selection of 25 of the comments below)...

• Its so easy to update everything from scores to player stats.
• Reliable service which is easy to use and fast to update.
• The range of statistics that are produced
• It's easy to use and looks good
• The lay out and the way its updated automatically
• The fact that the site automatically updates and you don't need to update player stats and league tables.
• I like all of the site that main reason ive used it for last 5 season even if weve changed our name due to sponsorship ive always continued to use it in new name.
• Just about everything, its a quality website. The stats obviously stand out and the ease of use
• Quickness of how everything is uploaded.
• GOOD FOR FOOTBALL
• The amount of information with all stats etc, makes for great viewing when looking at all the little details and stats. Fantasy points are also a very good feature, which we run an award for at our presentation evenings!
• The overall layout is easy to input information for me and for visitors to the site to read. this encourages repeat visits and recommendations to others.
• The clarity and array of information available to the user
• Defo the stats tracking for the goals and assissts.
• Those unforgettable last minute winners are now genuinely unforgettable.
• The immediate updating of stats once the input has been done.The website looks very professional and we have had many good comments.
• Very user friendly interface
• The support from Webteams with any problems. Great value for money and no advertisements flashing all over the place.
• its very easy to use and it is linked to Facebook which helps get the info across to the team and fans.
• Simplicity of the website but the detail behind that.
• It gives you everything you need for a football teams website!
• professional layout of the site. makes us look better than we are!
• Simplicity to use and quickness of navigation
• Prompt response when contacting about an issue.
• Easy to input information. The site always looks neat and clean and uncluttered
• Simplicity of use which can generate so many useful stats.

Many thanks for all of the positive comments, we'll also look at doing some enhancements based around the handful of frustrations. But please keep on spreading the word about Web Teams and help us to continue to build the community!

Web Teams a Top 10 UK site

Web Teams won a top 10 Experian Hitwise Award last week.

Great to see Web Teams name in the list for the Computers and Internet - Hosting and Domain Registration industry. Especially alongside such well respected names such as fasthosts.co.uk and uk2.net.

http://www.hitwise.com/uk/2010-annual-awards

A Picture Says A Thousand Words

Small tweak to the homepage now so that your large team picture is now shown. Over the years people's screens have became bigger and Internet connections have become faster. So now your Web Teams site looks even better, more crisp, more professional and 100% yours without any horrible adverts.

All Around The World

Great to see so many non-UK football teams using Web Teams for their websites. A selection below...

• Panthers FC - Dubai
• Block 8 Superstars - South Africa
• Nieuw Woensel 5 - The Netherlands
• Amagents FC - Botswana
• Forbidden City FC - China
• Lobsterpot FC - Bermuda