Trinkets, Lockets And Empty PocketsWritten by Dean Phillips
It never ceases to amaze me how many people set-up a website, without any type of plan or clue about how to promote it, how to write a sales letter, how to write an ad-- nothing! Even more amazing is how many people try to conduct business online without any money. The other day, I received an e-mail from a woman named Nadia inquiring about my E-mail Consultation Service. In her e-mail, she explained she had "empty pockets" and couldn't afford my subscription fee. However, since her ancestors were gypsies, she had plenty of jewelry and she'd be willing to pay me with a few "trinkets and lockets," in exchange for my help. I politely declined her offer. I get my share of crazy e-mails, so I have no idea if that one was a hoax or not. I'm assuming it was, since I never heard back from Nadia. Besides, I get so many e-mails every day from people asking me for free help and advice, I generally skim over them quickly and delete them. People, listen to me, please! You can't conduct business online or offline without any money. You just can't do it! Now I'm not saying you need thousands of dollars--although that wouldn't hurt.
| | Getting down to basics with a web site.Written by Tristan Jud
What is a web site? A web site is a associated collection of web pages on world wide web, consisting of files that are organised into a hierarchy. Each file/document can consist of a combination of graphics, text, audio video and other dynamic or static material. A website is most commonly used as a communication medium between a business and client or business and business. They can usually be accessed by using a search engine or typing in web site address or domain name into an internet browser.56% of businesses surveyed identified that they had already recovered their investment in e-business, with 22% of businesses that have recovered their investment achieving a greater than 50 percent return on that investment. In July 2003 some 49% of all small to medium enterprises indicated a potential to use e-commerce to sell their products. What are benefits? A website is a dynamic and cost effective way to reach new and existing customers, on a local, national or global scale. A carefully constructed website, like those developed by Able Net Design, can attract right users and may thus establish following benefits. - Visual Display - Showcase of products services to likely customers
- Sales - Bring forth additional recenue and greater awareness
- Information - Supply further information to new and existing customers
- Ehanced service - By providing a further contact method for customers
Other great facts 68% of all small to medium enterprises surveyed indicated that their expectations for all e-commerce have been met.
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