Before you decide if you need a website, you should inform yourself about doing business on the internet. First here are a few facts about the internet:
The internet:
The Internet has become the major source of information.
An e-commerce system let you sales services and products for online shoppers (30% of the world population)
A website provides an instant visual presentation:
A website is accessible anytime from anywhere
You can communicate exclusively and directly with your clients and improve your customer relationship
You can answer potential question reluctant or potential customer might have
A website gives you an edge on the competition
Here are a few questions you should ask yourself.
What king of company do you have?
Services/Product/exchange/information/non-profit
What is your target audience/customer?
Age group, Sex group, Social group, Class group, Economic group, Demographic group
How do you usually get customer:
Local ads, Yellow page , Newspaper ,Local newspaper, Billboard sign, Radio/TV Ads, Street ads sign, Business fair ,Sales agent –salesman
How do you get paid – (payment method accepted)?
Cash only, Check, Credit card, Cash, Check and Credit card