Why do I need a Web Site?"The Internet is one of the first places a person will go to get information about a product or service before they buy" In the past, when your customers were looking for a product or service, their easiest option would be to pull out the Yellow Pages to search for a business in their area that provided the product or service they were in need of. This normally supplied a name and phone number, address and maybe a picture advertisement with a list of services or products. With the Internet today, that same customer can go to a search engine such as Google or directory and be presented with a list of businesses that fit their needs, with links to their web pages. Those web pages are loaded with product pictures and price lists, maps and phone numbers, and even online Shopping Cart systems which allows the customer to order products and services, all without ever having to leave the house or office. Perhaps you have a "service" oriented business such as a restaurant, catering business or function facility that's already doing well and you're wondering why you should burden yourself with the added expense of a Web site. Simply put, not having a web site will soon be like not having a listing in your local Yellow Pages. In the Web world, this is referred to as a "corporate presence." Even if your best business comes by word-of-mouth, your potential customers will want to check you out. A well-designed, professional web site can give you added visibility and credibility. Additionally, the cost of maintaining a Web site is probably the most cost effective advertising you'll ever do. I need a web site ……what do I do now?First, you need to decide what information you would like to offer on your site. This can be as brief as one page describing who you are, where your are, what you do, and how to contact you, or it can be as comprehensive as you wish. You can include as many pages as you like describing your products and services or offering information you feel is relative to the needs of your customers and the general public. View our Web design questionnaire for more information. You need someone to design your web site for you. That's us! We take your information and pictures, brochures, or other graphics and combine them to make attractive, readable, professional pages. Get a quote. Next, you need to have some place to store or publish your pages so they can be accessed by all Internet users. This is called a Web "Server." We offer Web hosting services through hostingbuzz.com.au. They offer fast, reliable Internet connections with servers dedicated strictly to Web hosting, as well as excellent service, all at a reasonable price. The next step is choose a domain name - ie. www.yourbusinessname.com.au. and if you wish, email with your name - ie
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. We will supply a quote on setting this up for you. If you have an exsiting domain name that you would like used then we will need this pointed to your new web site hosting. Once your web site is up and running, there will be maintenance. You may want to add or update pages and add new features. For a small hourly fee, we will take care of your site and see that it is kept up to date and that all elements are working together properly. You may also want to rank in the search engines and get listed on a potential customer search. We offer a SEO service for Google maps, pay per click and natural search. More information is listed here on search engine optimization. All you need to do now is contact us for a written estimate on your website requirements. |