Does your Small Business Need a Website?
Posted by Joshernaut on 02-22-2010
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By: Marvist The following is a checklist of questions to answer before you can think of going online with your business - • What kind of a small business is it? If it is about selling a product, then can the product be sold online? When ordered for, can it be transported to any part of the globe? • In case of a service-oriented business, will the website be able to provide information pertaining to the service or industry? Buyers like to purchase from the net only after they are thoroughly informed. Therefore, web sites must be designed to inform the customers about the services that the small businesses offer. • How can the web site be used to cut costs? Will the web site reduce costs of manufacturing, distribution etc? Also, will it be easier to communicate with distant vendors, clients and workforce? • How can the small business develop better relations with clients using their website? Small business can adapt several methods such as provide guidance, up to date information on … (Read More) |
10 Tips For An Online Business On How To Boost Its Search Engine Rankings
Posted by Joshernaut on 02-15-2010
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By Ivan Croxford, general manager, digital marketing services, BT Business Businesses are often unaware of the simple Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) measures needed to make their sites more profitable, relevant, visible and easier to navigate. Businesses can add extra value with cost-effective web-hosting products and packages which can maximise a website's full potential and make it easier for customers to find them. Today, we can build a new site, revamp an old one and offer no-fuss expert technical support so that small businesses can sell and promote themselves as effectively as a big corporation online. 1. Plan your content - ensure your homepage reflects accurately the services you offer and that your domain represents what you actually do - and, if possible, includes your product e.g. www.joescomputerrepairs.co.uk 2. Update regularly - the more you update your site with relevant content the better your search engine ranking will be. 3. Liaise with companies you often work with, such as suppliers … (Read More) |
Which Features Should Your Website Have?
Posted by Joshernaut on 02-07-2010
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Understanding website functionality can get a little confusing, and deciding what bells and whistles to include on your site isn't always easy. Here, we discuss three tools used on many of today's websites. If you're considering adding them to your site, take some time to think about the best way to do it, and make sure you and your developer are on the same page. Password Areas Some websites require users to enter a username and password. This feature is often implemented because the website has one or more of the following needs: a secure area for viewing content contributor login for adding content registration for comments shopping carts If your site has this feature or you're considering adding it, it's important to know that how these items are set up, and the items that come with them, are not all the same. When creating a password area, think about how users will login using e-mail address and password or username and password? Having visitors use e-mail addresses is a way for you to monitor and … (Read More) |
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