Why do you need a website?

According to research, almost 80% of the Australian population uses the internet. This figure has grown by 150% within the past eight years. To put this in real terms, as of June 2008, 16,355,427 people in Australia use the internet. Don't you want to capture as many of these potential customers as you can? When you make a comparison to printed media, a website is a much more economic choice. What is the circulation of your current printed advertising? A website opens your doors to the entire world.

Can you think of a large corporation that doesn't have a website? The larger companies definately recognise the potential web-based promotion and sales can bring. However a surprising number of small businesses have yet to go online. Make your mind up today! Call or email us today to arrange a personal consultation to design your new website.

Here are 3 reasons you need a website...

Reason #1: to set up a store front
Many a small business has found that even if they can't afford rent on Main Street, or in the Shopping Centres, they still can exist in cyber space and sell their goods and services. The Internet has altered the way people now shop. It's no longer about getting in the car and driving down to the store, or even looking in the phone book. Having an address on the Internet gives you a place to describe your goods and customers a place to find you. Add E-commerce facilities to your site and you can enable even more customers to purchase from you.

Reason #2: a cheap way to advertise
Creating your online presence needn't be expensive. A very basic website can be had for as little as $450, a standard website from $900 and upwards for more comprehensive sites involving flash animation or e-commerce. Compared to other forms of advertising, websites offer very good value for money spent. Remember, your online advertisements run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Reason #3: customer service
A website is essential to establish your businesses' credibility and to provide support for customers so that they can find easy answers to their questions about your business such as where you are located, what products or services you sell and how to contact you. This self-serve information for customers can help you, as a business owner, save time by leaving you free to focus on your business.