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Here are the
most frequently asked questions we hear from
customers like you every day - simply click
on a question below to view the answer:
What is a host
and does my small business website need one?
A host is a company that connects your small business
website to the World Wide Web 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
365 days a year. Link2CITY offers hosting service backed
with 100% up-time.
Can Link2CITY build a website to sell my products?
Yes, we've built many e-commerce solutions for our clients.
We'll give you many different options – from very basic
economical
to highly sophisticated, database-driven online stores.
I need real estate tools like mortgage calculators and an
MLS search.
No matter what your needs, Link2CTY can provide
your business with the tools it needs to do business on the
web.
What can a website do for me?
The answer to this question is neither short nor easy. With
a little research and thought you can find hundreds of
reasons, but there are a few general statements that may
help you realize your needs. First a website can reach
millions of people that might not otherwise be available.
Second, customers can view products, services, or whatever
you want to share from the comfort of their own home. No
matter what type of business you are in, their are ways to
grow and make money on the web for you.
Why does it matter how it looks as long as it works?
When you receive a visitor to your site, they will instantly
perceive the quality of your services or products. The first
impression that a customer or potential customer has will
come from the appearance of your website. A visitor will be
interested and explore your site if it is appealing and easy
to navigate. You are marketing yourself and your business to
the world over the Internet and it is important to show your
best.
I don't think a website will do anything for me, am I right?
No, many people overlook the various products, services, or
business processes that they can include on a website. Any
communication or interactions that happen within your
business can be made easier and more efficient by the web.
Your business will save money and time while appealing to to
a much greater audience, the world.
I have heard that my website can be a place to help my
employees do their jobs, is this true?
While most businesses look at the Internet as an opportunity
to expand their sales through traditional e-commerce, few
people are aware of the opportunities of increasing
efficiency and reducing expense. Placing business
processes, especially those done daily, on the internet is
possible for all types of businesses.
So, I want to establish a strong presence on the Web. But
where do I start?
The four easy steps that we provide below will guide you in
the direction to a professionally designed, developed and
marketed Web site.
- Step One: Domain Name (URL) Registration -- This is the
address people will use to access your Web site (www.yourcompany.com).
Once you have determined that the URL you wish to use is
available, check the availability and register it. A domain name needs to be renewed
every year.
- Step Two: Design of the Web Site -- This is where the look,
feel, and content of the Web site are determined and
created.
- Step Three: Hosting Your Web Site on a Web Server -- This is
basically where you rent space on a computer that is always
connected to the Internet. Price will vary, depending on the
amount of disk space you will have and the connection to the
Internet.
- Step Four: Marketing Your Web Site -- You should be thinking
about the marketing of your Web site as it is being
designed. The content of the site needs to reflex the search
terms you will want your site to appear on search engines.
To learn more about an
Internet Solution that really works for your
business, use the form on "Contact Us" page to
secure a free one-on-one consultation
session- to help your business gain full
benefit from a web presence. |
