NO- TO LOW-COST WEBSITES – EVERY BUSINESS SHOULD HAVE A WEB PRESENCE
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
In this day and age people are turning to the Internet to find information, and if you don't have a presence on the Internet you will not only be making it more difficult for people to find you but they may give up on looking any further all together. By having a Web presence, you make yourself available not only to people who are searching for your company specifically but also to those searching for the type of services and products your company offers.
A well-designed website can easily cost thousands of dollars, depending on the Web design, complexity of the site, size, as well as the developer. For any business this can seem overwhelming and intimidating as business owners don't always know how to get started on creating their own Web presence. Fortunately, there are all kinds of sites that allow for the creation of customized websites for no- to low cost.
Build your own website by utilizing online sites that will provide a template and guide you through setting up a simple website, such sites include:
- http://www.letseat.at/ (free)
- www.weebly.com (free)
- www.webs.com (free)
- http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/webhosting/ (free set-up, small monthly fee)
For a small business website, keeping the focus mainly on getting the business's information out there is a great way to begin. Include information on your business's background/story, products, pricing, location, ordering, etc. are all the main components your new website should have. Once you've created your Web page, you can allow customers and/or potential customers to sign up for monthly e-newsletters or e-mail coupons. By collecting e-mail addresses from visitors to your website you can stay in contact with them without having to pay for printing or postage.
After your website has been established, you can then debate whether to add to it. Online/to-go ordering, ratings, areas for customer comments, videos, and similar web design elements can be added later, if or when you decide there is a need for them. The possibilities are endless, just get out there and start building your website today, every business should and needs to have a Web presence!
