Website Design Ideas

Why Have A Website?

A website should have purpose, a reason for being: so why do you want one and what is it's purpose?   A lot of people and even companies think they need or want a website but are unclear about what they want.  This point in internet history is pretty confusing with all discussions of web 2.0, and social networking.

Companies establish their "Corporate Identity" through their website.  They also advertise their products (sometimes selling them online) and communicate with their customers.  Most companies provide contact information along with forms routed to the people most able to answer specific questions posed by current and potential customers.

Some websites are strictly sales sites.  Using E-Commerce software, they sell their products accepting online payment through secure credit card gateways.

If you own a small business, there are some companies (and even individuals) who expect you to have a website before doing business with you.   You need a professional looking "Corporate Identity" website to refer your customers to.  If you want company e-mail associated with your domain name, most hosting companies offer that as part of their service.

Organizational Websites provide a service to their members and let people with similar interests know how to contact them.  They highlight their activities with pictures of events to spark interest from potential new members.  There is usually a calendar of meeting dates and events for members and interested parties to know when and where to get involved.

Personal websites are often created so relatives scattered around the world can see the latest pictures of the family.   They display personal interests, skills and attract people of similar interests.

A website is your most public source of advertising, exposure and promotion for your business or organization.  The Internet is called the world wide web for a reason!  Your website literally will put you and your business or organization in front of the world.  Whatever your reason for wanting a website, it should present your company or organization to the world.

A website keeps your business or organization online for 24 hours a day.

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