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Why your small business needs to be on the web! |
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There are real benefits for you as a small business owner to get a Web site.
In addition to providing an additional revenue stream and a way to promote
yourself 24/7, an online presence can help you present yourself as a
professional organization capable of keeping up with the competition. |
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Today's consumer has come to expect each business they work with
large or small to have a Web site. Many consumers will "check out"
a business via their Web site before making a purchasing decision. |
Benefits to having a website. |
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A Web site provides an affordable way to establish an online presence,
access detailed product information, market services and generate leads. |
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An E-Commerce web site
allows companies to sell products on the Internet. |
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Allow customers to request a quote or schedule a service you provide. |
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Provide answers to frequently asked questions and reduce
redundant call volumes for basic questions. |
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Using Email is an efficient way to communicate with employees and
customers, and to promote a your company's brand. Our (CUE)
Contact Us Email system allows you to receive and send
professional looking emails to customers. |
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Electronic newsletters help reduce your postal mailing costs. An electronic
newsletter can have links back to your site or allow an end-user
to access special pages on your site to order products and services. |
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These are just a few of the benefits to having a business website. |
Considerations for building an online presense. |
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Quality: Will I be satisfied with the Web site
design and development services I choose? |
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Timed Designs, Inc. is a full service web design company providing
web development and email support which is automatically
included in our service packages and rates. |
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Scalability: Can my website be easily upgrade as my business grows? |
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Timed Designs, Inc. has many pre-designed web services available to you that can be activated on your site within a day.
See our list of pre-designed example applications.
We can also create any custom application you may need. |
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Customer support considerations |
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Availability: How easy will it be to get help from customer support?
We work from our home and we are available anytime. |
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How much does it cost to set up?
Timed Designs changes a monthly service fee
which is based on the client specifications. |
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How much does it cost to maintain?
Included in the monthly service fee. |
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Additional considerations |
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Return on investment: Will a web site help me achieve my business goals.
Generate leads, increase sales, improve customer satisfaction, etc. |
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Value of my time: I want to focus on my core business, should I
do it myself or would I be better off hiring someone? |
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Approaches small businesses take to getting online. |
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