A Gr8start branded deskbar is a set of tools that are grouped together into an area on the main window of an application. Typically, the tools are arranged into a horizontal, vertical or floating strip. The tools on a deskbar provide quick and convenient access to commonly-performed operations. Buttons are the most common kind of tool on a deskbar, though menus and drop-down lists are also often found.

• Better brand
  The branded DeskBar with your own logo and links will always be in front of your user's eyes.
• Increased traffic
  Keep your users one click away from your site. Gain frequently returning visitors and increase your traffic.
• Improved loyalty
  In addition to your own unique services provided through Deskbar links, you can use tons of useful built-in features.

WHY IS A DESKBAR BETTER THAN A TOOLBAR?

• It is always visible because it's always in the taskbar. Even when the browser is closed, users will always see your logo.

• It will not interfere with other toolbars.

• Users will not be limited to one browser.

• It is not limited to internet functionality; deskbars provide useful features for applications on the user’s computer desktop.

• While many sites provide a toolbar, yours will stand out for offering a more advanced desktop application. 
  
  
  

• Branding
• Unlimited buttons, images and menus
• Only 180KB size
• Search box
• Catcher for Internet Explorer address bar and DNS error
• Dynamic menu contents and buttons
• Support for International characters
• Deskbar scripting
• Menus and submenus
• Hot icons / rollover effect
• Keyword highlighting
• News ticker integration
• Mini Web page
• RSS feeds support
• User customization
• Launch external applications
• Edit and password boxes
• Automatic Installation
• Automatic Upgrade
• Uninstall feature
• Clear Search History
• About box
• Dynamic configuration files
• Distribute additional files with your deskbar
• Additional visual elements for your deskbar
• Mini browser
• Providing news/information
• External deskbar interface

Branding
You can have the deskbar branded with your own logo. You can use your corporate colours and text for background. Add your background image ("skin") and build a fully branded deskbar to be placed on the screen of your users!

Unlimited buttons, images and menus
You can have an unlimited number of buttons on your deskbar. Each button can have a menu that pop-ups when the button is clicked. Alternatively clicking on a button can take users to a predefined page located somewhere on the Web. Each location can be opened in a new web browser window.

Automatic Installation and Upgrades
Once downloaded the deskbar gets installed automatically and integrated into user's browser. Upgrades happen automatically in the background.

Providing news/information
If you want to keep your users informed and achieve higher interaction levels, you can put a scrolling news ticker or flashing news notifications on the deskbar. You can implement server side scripts to feed news or other information to users of your deskbar.