What can a website do
for me?
The answer to this question is neither short nor easy.
With a little research and thought you can find hundreds
of reasons, but there are a few general statements that
may help you realize your needs. First a website can
reach millions of people that might not otherwise be
available. Second, customers can view products, services,
or whatever you want to share from the comfort of their
own home. No matter what type of business you are in,
their are ways to grow and make money on the web for
you.
Why does it matter how it looks as long as it works?
When you receive a visitor to your site, they will
instantly perceive the quality of your services or products.
The first impression a customer or potential customer
gets depends on the appearance of your website. A visitor
will be interested and explore your site if it is appealing
and easy to navigate. You are marketing yourself and
your business to the world over the Internet and it
is important to show your best.
I don't think a website will do anything for me, am
I right?
No, many people overlook the various products, services,
or business processes they can include on a website.
Any communication or interactions that happen within
your business can be made easier and more efficient
by the web. Your business will save money and time while
appealing to a much greater audience, the world.
I have heard that my website can be a place to help
my employees do their jobs, is this true?
While most businesses view the Internet as an opportunity
to expand their sales through traditional e-commerce,
few people are aware of the opportunities of increasing
efficiency and reducing expenses. Placing business processes,
especially those done daily, on the internet is possible
for all types of businesses.
So, I want to establish a strong presence on the Web.
But where do I start?
The four easy steps we provide below will guide you
in the direction of a professionally designed, developed
and marketed Web site.
Step One: Domain Name (URL) Registration
-- This is the address people will use to access your
Web site (www.yourcompany.com). Once you have determined
that the URL you wish to use is available, the cost
to register a name is anywhere from $8.00 to $35.00
per year. A domain name needs to be renewed every year.
Step Two: Design of the Web Site -- This is where the
look, feel, and content of the Web site are determined
and created.
Step Three: Hosting Your Web Site
on a Web Server -- This is basically where you rent
space on a computer that is always connected to the
Internet. Price will vary, depending on the amount of
disk space you will have and the connection to the Internet.
Step Four: Marketing Your Web Site
-- You should be thinking about the marketing of your
Web site as it is being designed. The content of the
site needs to reflex the search terms if you want your
site to appear on search engines. |
