These are common questions that arise when making the decision on whether the addition of a web site for your company is worth it.
Why Do I Need A Website?
First of all, the public now expects businesses and organizations to have a Web site -- one that can, at the very least, supply basic information and a means of getting in contact. A Web site has become nearly as essential as a telephone or fax machine or printed brochure.
But apart from fulfilling the public's expectations, a Web site will also help your business increase profits. Increasingly, people search the Web rather than the Yellow Pages when looking for a service or product. Yes, even in Israel.
If they don't find your business represented, they will find your competitor's.
What Can A Website Do For Me?
A few examples of immediate, practical benefits:
Expand the effect of a print ad. Addition of a Web site address to an ad, even a very small one, means that anyone intrigued by the ad can immediately access much greater amounts of information about your company. The effect is heightened when you add suitable photos to your site.
Save time. Much company time and effort is often wasted by repeatedly providing the same information either by phone or in person. Have a section on your site that provides answers to frequently asked questions.
Make it easier for potential customers to find you. Include a detailed road map on your site, and make things even easier for customers by indicating parking lots and bus stops.
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Will A Website Make My Business More Successful?
Does a phone, or fax machine or brochure? All are tools for communication and promotion, but need to be used effectively. On the other hand, neglecting to have one of these tools can put your company at a serious disadvantage. No company operates without a phone. A Web site -- and the services it can provide -- is equally essential for a 21st century business.
To get some indication of how immediate your need for a site is, check out the Web presence of your competitors. None of them have Web sites yet? Lucky you -- you've not only got some breathing space, you also have a good shot at being the first to attract new markets. Your competitors already have Web sites? Get to work; fast.
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How Will a Website Help My Specific Business
Restaurant
Professional services (attorney, doctor, dentist)
For these services, which can't use conventional advertising methods, a Web site is especially valuable. Here is an accepted way of showcasing your areas of specialization.
Design Services (Architect, Designer,Home Renovator, Illustrators)
Realty Services
Retail Store
Writers
Non-profit organizations
Can I Afford a Website?
Prices vary widely, depending on the specifics of each individual site. But when considering the benefits that even the simplest Web site can provide, the question to ask is less "Can I afford to have a Web site?" than "Can I afford not to have one?"
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