Why should I have a presence online

Ten good reasons for marketing on the internet and having a website.

1. Provide information for potential customers. Today people do research on the web when looking for a particular product or service.
2. Instant access twenty four hours a day seven days a week.
3. Your competitor down the road has a website.! Want to reach more customers.?
4. Cost effective advertising versus print media, with the ability to include colour pictures of your product.
5. Interactivity......with a website you are able to free up more time by providing a lot of information. This includes contact numbers, email, request forms and feedback.
6. Instant updating of your website. If you need to make changes it can be done easily and quickly at little or no cost.
7. Selling your product online. With todays secure e-commerce sites you are able to increase sales with a virtual store front working for you 24/7.
8. A site compliments other advertising by enhancing your business image which ads more credibility.
9. Know your market. It is possible to analyze demographics and buying habits. A hit counter is an added feature that gives you a deatailed report about your online traffic.
10. Summary: In todays global market your business image on the computer screen leaves a lasting imprression which people can reflect on and make decisions.