The following vendor(s) were chosen

by the Stackathon broker participants

as their top choice(s) in Website and Hosting

Trufla truWeb

WordPress

Website and Hosting Scoring Criteria


Customization and Flexibility (5 points)
Description: Ability to customize the website to reflect the broker’s unique brand and meet industry-specific needs (e.g., insurance product pages, claims
forms, quote tools).
Considerations: Does the platform allow for easy updates? Are there customizable templates, or is it fully built from scratch?


SEO and Performance (5 points)
Description: How well does the platform integrate SEO best practices to boost the broker’s online visibility? Consider page load speed, mobile optimization,
and core web vitals.
Considerations: Is SEO included in the package, and how effective are the tools? What about the mobile-friendliness and speed optimization of the website?


Security and Compliance (5 points)
Description: Level of security offered (SSL certificates, data encryption) and compliance with regulations specific to the insurance industry, such as data
privacy laws.
Considerations: Does the hosting include robust security features? How well does the company ensure compliance with industry standards like GDPR or
PIPEDA?


User Experience (UX) and Support (5 points)
Description: Overall ease of use for visitors (clients) and the backend functionality for the brokers themselves. Also, quality and availability of customer
support.
Considerations: Is the platform easy for customers to navigate and brokers to manage? How responsive and available is the support team?


Pricing and Value for Money (5 points)
Description: How competitive is the pricing structure compared to the value provided in terms of features, scalability, and performance?
Considerations: Are there hidden fees? Does the pricing cover everything the broker needs (e.g., hosting, support, ongoing updates)?