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Everyone is telling you that your business or organization needs a website. But for the life of you, you can't think why you would want one. If you don't believe a presence on the World Wide Web would help you, consider if any of the following statements are true:

1

You have some information that would be helpful or interesting to someone somewhere.

• If your goals are educational, you can reach more people through the internet than any other way. People from all over the world will now have access to your information.
• The Internet is full of technical information to help and educate people.
• And it can be fun! With pictures, sounds, animation, and the ability to interact with your visitors, your message becomes more vibrant than through traditional printed media.

2

You have a product you would like to sell.

• Provide product information and/or pricing.
• Tell potential customers how to contact you.
• Allow your customers to order online.

3

You want to let people know about your business or organization.

• Reach more people than by handing out your business card.
• Keep your product information up-to-date.
• Add your website visitors to your mailing list.

4

You have customers who need your support.

• Your website is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
• Answer frequently asked questions.
• Provide phone and fax numbers and addresses so your customers can contact you.

5

You want feedback from your customers.

• Provide a feed back form to make it easy for your customers to give you their input.
• Conduct product surveys.
• Conduct customer service surveys to find out how you can improve.

6

You want to make contact with others.

• Network with your peers.
• Ask for volunteer services.

7

You want to expand your business, domestically or internationally or both.

• E-mail saves $$$ on your phone/fax bill.
• You don't have to worry about time differences.
• You can offer your information in multiple languages.

8

You need to transfer information to other branches, salespeople on the road, international affiliates, etc.

• Transfer documents cheaper and faster than by UPS, FedEx, etc.
• Unlike a fax, your documents arrive in color!
• Password protect your files if extra privacy is needed.

If none of the above apply to you, then you really don't need a website. But, as you can see, most people can gain some advantage. Your need might be as simple as a single page listing contact information, similar to a yellow pages listing. Or maybe you would like to invite your website visitors to be added to your mailing list, or list volunteer opportunities for your non-profit organization, or set up a password protected section to transfer business documents to employees on a business trip. The World Wide Web is a powerful business and educational tool; don't miss the opportunity.

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