In Addition, keep in mind that cost is only one of many variables that should be considered.

Shop around for a designer with whom you are comfortable. If you are unsure whether a website will help your business, and your budget is limited, start with a simple site consisting of several pages. This will limit your investment while letting you get a feel for how this site will enhance your business. You can always expand your website with additional pages.

Do not allow yourself to be pushed into starting with an elaborate site if you are not comfortable with this. Remember, a website should enhance your business and improve bottom line like any other investment.

3. Website Hosting

Your website can be hosted on one of many servers throughout country including several local companies. Keep in mind that location of your web server is insignificant to user. Pick a web host that you feel is both affordable and reliable. A simple website that is essentially an online brochure should not cost no more than $9.00 per month to host. However, an e-commerce site could cost well over $80.00 per month.

In addition to cost considerations, choose a host that has a reliable track record. Most hosts will provide data on "Down Time" and you should beware of using any host that is unable or unwilling to share this information with you.

4. Website Maintenance

Maintenance fees will vary depending on number and type of changes you make to site. Before hiring a web designer, be sure maintenance fees are detailed up front. some designers charge a low cost design fee, but pad their maintenance fees.

Once again a simple online brochure that does not require many changes

and should have limited on-going maintenance. Consider having designer review Your site quarterly or semi-annually to be sure site maintains appearance initially created.

Following these simple steps will allow your business or organization to establish a presence on World wide Web.

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8) Find a niche market. Specialize in other words. Make people have to go to your site for specific information or service that you provide.

9) Research your chosen field and find out what product or service would be in demand but that isn't heavily marketed online. For an example of this go to internet guru, Corey Rudl's Site. He turned his ebook Car Secrets into a million dollar money maker by focusing on a niche market. http://www.marketingtips.com .cgi/24723/

Follow these rules and you should have no problem designing a site that is both eye catching, informative and addictive.

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