Standard Web Support Service Level Agreement

1. General Overview

The purpose of this document is to establish a two-way understanding between the Customer and Edmiston [R+D] regarding the web support services available. The document lays out the practices regarding web support which we will follow. These practices are intended to yield a high quality, reliable web experience for eligible customers.

2. Service Description

This Service Level Agreement specifically describes the web support services provided by Edmiston[R+D]

2.1 Scope

This Service Level Agreement applies to Edmiston[R+D] developed and hosted websites.

Web Support is provided by the most efficient method available. Currently, opening a ticket via email is the recommended approach but escalated assistance may also be obtained via text message or telephone call for high severity issues.

2.2 Services

Web support services include:

2.2.1 Initial Consultation

  • Meeting with content sponsors to determine their requirements

2.2.2 Design & Development

  • Development of draft pages/site
  • Collection, review and implementation of sponsor’s feedback

2.2.3 Deployment and Maintenance

  • Assistance with the posting the pages/site to the appropriate web server(s)
  • Assistance with the posting new content

2.2.4 CMS/Content Migration

  • Moving existing content to CMS
  • Providing training in maintaining site content

3. Roles & Responsibilities

3.1 Our Responsibilities

We will provide the infrastructure, technology, personnel, processes, and monitoring tools necessary to deliver web support as described in this document.

  • Meeting response times associated with the priority assigned to individual service requests.
  • In the case of our support and other explanatory materials, develop content and upload to the appropriate area of our Support site using information provided by the content sponsor.
  • In the case of external content, assist with posting content provided by content sponsor to the appropriate area of the customer website as agreed with the content sponsor.

3.2 Customer Responsibilities

Customer responsibilities in support of this Agreement include:

  • Using the standard contact methods (see Section 4 below) to request web support services
  • Reviewing draft design concepts, web pages suggestions, ticket replies, and all other communication dependencies in a timely fashion.
  • Regularly reviewing page content for which they are responsible and communicating any required updates or new content to us in a timely fashion.

3.3 Support Limitations

Our team provides support for the usage of and placement of text and graphic content for Customer websites. Our Data Center also provides support for data center-owned or leased hardware and for web-hosting software applications including but not limited to WordPress. When applicable, we may obtain assistance from Data Center Support Services on your behalf by initiating a Support support ticket. 

4. Requesting Service

4.1 Web Support Requests

We offer four methods to submit web support requests.

4.1.1 Support Ticket via Email

Sending email to support[at]edmistons.com is the recommended method for requesting web support assistance. The request will be delivered to all members of our support team, ensuring that it is reviewed promptly. Unless designated urgent, requests made via email will be processed in the order in which they are received during normal hours of operation.

4.1.2 Support Ticket via Web Portal

Customers may also submit requests for assistance with web support via the Support Portal by visiting https://edmistons.com/portal. The customer can create an account if they do not already have one, then submit a request. Requests submitted via this channel for customers who have existing accounts will be automatically associated with your account and contact information, and you can keep track of your ticket’s progress directly on the support portal. Requests made via the web are processed during normal hours of operation.

4.1.3 Text/Telephone

Urgent support requests may be made by text or telephone to special support number provided by your account manager. Messages left during off hours will be processed the next business day. 

4.1.4 In-Person

Our team emphasizes the importance of meeting with customers face-to-face, both before and after sites have been deployed. Edmiston[R+D] is located in the Greater San Diego area; please email support[at]edmistons.com or your account manager for an appointment. In-Person requests are not governed by this SLA.

5. Hours of Coverage, Response Times and Complaint Resolution

5.1 Hours of Coverage

Web content management support is provided Monday through Friday, 9 am to 12 pm Pacific Standard Time, on regular business days.

5.2 Response Times

We will use the following guidelines to prioritize web support requests, with the goal of beginning to work on the problem within the target time-frame. Actual response times may be shorter or longer, depending on the volume of requests being handled at any one time.

CategoryDescriptionResponse Time
Time-Sensitive IssueCode issue, service outage, performance issue or other outage
Example: The website goes offline due to an unknown reason
Within 1 business hour
General Support QuestionGeneral content changes, non-urgent issue
Example: Customer needs assistance posting updated content
Within 1 business day
Added Functionality RequestsAdding site functionality
Example: Customer needs assistance with creating a new form on the site
Within 3 business days
Depending on the complexity, a meeting to discuss timeline may be necessary.
Project ConsultancyProject-related discussions
Example: Customer knows what they want to achieve but need guidance and expertise to meet that goal.
Meeting to be scheduled within 3 business days

5.3 Escalation

Any Customer not satisfied with the level of service related to a web support request should contact us and we will review your input and respond to you with the action taken.

5.4 Other Requests

Requests not covered in the scope of this service can be submitted through email support[at]edmistons.com and will be referred on to the appropriate individual(s).

6. Maintenance and Service Changes

6.1 Web Content Maintenance

When content publishing exceeds the knowledge of the client we will accept requests for web content updates and revisions through any of the following channels listed under Requesting Service.

6.2 Web Service Changes

From time to time, the platform or other software used in the construction and maintenance of websites for which our team has responsibility may change. The team’s skills will stay up-to-date to encompass these changes.

7. Reviewing and Reporting

7.1 Performance Reporting

Upon request the following annual performance and availability reports will be published for review:

  • Response metrics between request and completion

7.2 SLA Reviews

Edmiston[R+D] (“Document Owner”) is responsible for facilitating regular reviews of this document. Contents of this document may be amended as required, provided mutual agreement is obtained from the primary stakeholders and communicated to all affected parties.

Designated Review Owner: (Jeremy Edmiston, Managing Partner)
Previous Review Date: 09/30/21 (Jeremy Edmiston, Managing Partner)
Next Review Date: 09/30/22 (Valerie Edmiston, Senior Partner)

This Agreement is posted to the following location and made accessible to all stakeholders:

8. Approvals

The Account Manager, Senior Managers and Executive Management approve this document. This document is then published on the support website, along with other service level agreements.