VECC Online Community Contractors were formed from a project by online community authority Jonathan Bishop in 1999.

Over 10 years on, what was the Virtual Environments for Community and Commerce Project, now provides specialist independent advice to businesses of all sizes on what the best solution for them. Have a read of some of our free articles or have a look at some of our DIY courses.

To some businesses we might simply recommend a Page on Facebook. To others who want a private social network, we might recommend the free website platforms, WordPress and BuddyPress, and then find the best value hosting platform. As you can see our service is very tailored, and our analysts have provided advice for firms like Google and the Citizens Advice Bureau.