Why You Need a Website

Many business owners are confused about the Internet. Why is there such a mad dash to get online? What can a Website do for your company? PLENTY! A well developed, professionally designed Website can help you grow your business in many ways.

1. Establish a Presence: People today expect businesses to be on the Internet. A business cannot ignore the approximate 40 million people worldwide who have Internet Access.



2. Expand Your Markets: An Internet Website lets you find new customers in states and countries you could never reach before.



3. Network: Make business contacts through your Website. Include emails, contact forms and surveys to discover what your customers want and need.



4. Inform: Your Website contains all the necessary information your clients or prospective customers will need. Keep people informed WHY they should do business with your company.



5. Sell: Sell your products and services worldwide. By accepting credit cards you make it easy for people to buy from you.



6. Advertise: Announce your WEEKLY SPECIALS, NEW EMPLOYEES, NEW PRODUCTS, etc., to the world.



7. Order Entry: Your sales force, as well as customers, will be able to enter orders directly into your system, without needing an inside person to do the typing. This saves you time and money.



8. Inventory Inspection: Your sales force will be able to check inventory levels from the field. Customers will be able to plan jobs easier knowing you have the material they need in stock.



9. Track Visitors: Know everyone who enters your Website. Keep their names for future contacts and mailing lists.



10. Brochure: Mailing a printed brochure takes days to get into the hands of your clients. During that time, your client may visit your competitors Website and place the order with them. Your brochure arrives too late.



11. Catalog: Clients can view a complete listing of your products and services on the Internet. A Website is more economical than printed materials. It can be updated faster and less expensively.



12. Available 24 / 7: Your company will always be open. Customers will be able to visit and explore your Website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.