Business Website

Business website?
I want to make a simple business website but not sure what to use to make that. I want it to look good. Should I use a company? Which company? The site will just look good with information about our company. It doesnt need anything fancy.

Ok i give you something to consider. to make a website you need the following. 1. web hosting - you could get around USD5 per month and that is USD60 per year. 2. domain name. you could get .com for USD10 per year. 3. web design. cost? check out below forum to know what is the price webmaster would charge. http://www.earnersforum.com/t10089/ http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18033 4. autoresponder. this is an autopilot services that allows you gather your newsletter's subscriber information so you can send them automatic response. USD20 per month so USD120 per year. I could say it could easily cost you more than USD500 per year just to maintain simple business site if you don't have the knowledge to do it yourself. So what if you got an option if you can have business site for less than USD300 per year. - you got web space. (unlimited with condition that don't violate their term) - you got unlimited bandwith (as long you don't make your site as social site like myspace, a video site like youtube or a forum or download site. they are not a media web hosting). so if you got a pet site and so popular you can receive unlimited visitor without extra charge. - domain name. - autoresponder. - you can make it simple or put a lot of content when you want to - you can attach a blog to it. - you can do keyword research. - you don't have to know html to make your site. the infrastructure is there so you just give the system what you want to put on your site. - you got access to a private forum where ambitious and hard working business owner hang out. good for networking and link building for your site. - you can add on an online store capability with extra fee but less than USD50 per year. - 30 days 100% money back guarantee. after that pro rate basis. Believe me their system is worth more than USD1000 a year. 65% of sites that are built using this system is at the 3th percentile of all the website in the world(the current statistic is around 100 millions sites). and that means at least 10,000 visitor per month. but you got to remember it takes time to reach that point because traffic come with content. so if your site stay 5 pages the whole life time don't ever dream to get that much traffic. on the net traffic generate income. I'm an Infopreneur. I earn a living providing information services to others who needs useful knowledge and would save a lot of their time especially on the net when information is abundance yet the quality is questionable. I've been online about a year now. so many things i have learned so i'm trying to provide good stuff that would really help anyone who needs real information. So go to below link for new breath of fresh air. until 4th of january the are offering 2 for the price of 1. why not find one partner who want to create a business website too so you can save even more. please watch the videos. the knowledge is invaluable for your business future. hope that helps a bit. wish you happy new year and all the best. http://www.clickaudit.com/goto/?89035 (30 min video) http://www.clickaudit.com/goto/?89010 (homepage)

How can I create a business website that provides a service as opposed to selling actual products?
I want to create a business website that provides a service (similar concept as 'sittercity', but different service) and charges a modest membership fee, but I am not sure where to get started. I've heard of web hosting, but am not sure if this only applies to businesses that are selling products. My ideal website would be free to everyone with restricted access, but only paid members would be able to fully access all features of the website. Does anyone have helpful information on how to get this started?

You hit the nail right on the head. You must create a site that is warm and inviting. Start by offering free access then follow up with charging for full access. Your free access should presell the full access. It gives the visitor the chance to get his/her feet wet then decide to go further. There are several hosts that can assist. Some hosts offer better tools then others. The key is to find the best match for your needs. In order to find the best match, I would suggest comparing several options. First comparing feature-by-feature then dollar-for-dollar. Using this process will ensure the best fit and the most value for your money. The web host that I use for my business is http://find.sitesell.com/UnstoppableDreams.html They have great examples and specialized tips/assistance for building specific/targeted sites. One of their specialties is service sites as well. BEST WISHES!

Can I start an online business website while staying and working in Ireland?
I have an Irish Employment Permit for 3 years to work for a particular employer only in Rep. of Ireland. Can I easily start my e-business website? Is it illegal? Can I own any other source of income like doing some online trade? I mean not as a big company. Just as a startup only.

Yes you can, but only while you are continuing your existing job. If your online business prospers to the point where you can give up your job, you would need to apply for a new employment permit if you intend to stay in RI. As long as you can show you are contributing to the economy, it shouldn't be a problem. In other words make sure you declare your online income and pay the relevant tax.

What should be included in a business website?
My dad recently bought a heating and airconditioning business and I want to make a website for him and my question is what would you like to see on a company's website in order to make you consider doing business with them? History, certifications, mission statement, pictures ect. The nature of the business doesn't really allow for pricing so that is out. Any ideas would be great.

Some Advice: 1) Your website should be Professional with simple Navigation. Keep it simple. Homepage, About, Services, Contact (should have a form), and Testimonials (post some good feedback from past/current customers). 2) Pictures. Should be Company logos, high quality pictures of staff or building location, and/or work-related images. I always suggest using Free stock images from Microsoft's Clipart/Photo section. Use a photo, no cartoon images. Stay away from celebration photos, etc. Keep it professional. Since your website will be new, keep it simple and easy to navigate. Once you gain trust and "website" customer loyalty, then you can elaborate your site.

how do I direct traffic to my alteration business website, when others are using search?
I want to post my clothing alteration business on the internet. how do I direct traffic to my alteration business website, when others are using search?

The most effective way to advertise on the Internet is to first set up a website and publish its domain name on major search directories such as Google.com, Yahoo.com [at http://www.google.com/addurl/?...... and MSN.com since 85% of Internet shoppers rely on these search directories to provide them with goods and services. In a sense, these search directories are a very large Internet Yellow Pages. Nevertheless, should your website or opening webpage fail to contain "generic" keywords, then anyone using such "generic" queries will not be able to discover your website. Your domain name [URL] of your website, in a sense, will be invisible, undiscoverable. You may want to consider some simple algorithms which, when observed and committed in designing of a website with placement of various critical metatags that can surely achieve a high search engine presence and increase Internet traffic to your website. These metatag strategies work well with published webpages at Google and Yahoo. Design: Should you create an extensive Flash-based website, make sure to fill-in the property entries such as the Title, Description and Keywords. Failing to do so, leaves no hard HTML or ALT resource that can be readily indexed by search robots. Also consider the Internet audience and their incoming setup. For example, if they are on analog/dialup, Flash webpages take too long to load up and therefore analog users will likely lose interest and discontinue entering the Flash site. On the other hand, anyone on hi-speed DSL lines, will welcome Flash pages which load quickly. So before designing a pure Flash websitge, ask the simple question, "Who's my end user - is he on dialup or DSL?" And if you had to choose between these two users for maximum marketability, then select analog users since 80% of most resident users are still analog Internet subscribers and pure HTML designed webpages is best for them. A non-Flash-based website which relies on hard text, is far easier to be indexed by search robots. Limit the use of stylized text saved as .gifs since as a graphic, they are not indexable by search robots. Avoid use of frames since any number of search robots are unable to properly classify textual material. Placement of Metatags: A ranking or search order does take place with Google and Yahoo and it begins with the "Title" metag which should consist of no more than 65 characters separated by commas. The "Title" should describe in generic terms, the goods and services, followed by a location from which the resource is located, i.e., city, state. The placement of a domain name which is not generic within the "Title" is not appropriate, unless your domain name is a major recognizable brand name. The second metatag is the "Description" which is usually 25-30 words to form a complete sentence which best describes one's goods and services. And the very last category - "Keywords" are also somewhat limited to 15-16 words which can be plural and compound in nature. Again, avoid multiple entries which could be mistaken as "spamdexed entries" which is defined as the loading, and submission of repetitive words into a particular metatag category. "Spamdexing" when discovered on a webpage and reported to Google's spamreport.com can result in the elimination of your website from their search directory. Here's an example of a very highly-placed website on Google.com: Begin with the very "generic" search query "sandwiches downtown los angeles," taking note to not abbreviate Los Angeles to "LA" and of course, leave out the parentheses ("). It will bring up some 2.4 million+ search results. Check out where "Nazos.net" is ranked. It's ranked No. 1! Again, Nazos.net's high web presence was achieved by proper web design and placement of relevant metatags according to Google's publication guidelines. Good luck!

How much will cost to run a professional business website?
I am planning to run a business website. But I don't know anything about the cost. I am not talking about designing the website or maintenance. I am talking about hosting etc..Could you please give some information.

Well, it depends on how much you want to spend. 1. If you're from the UK I recommend http://www.hosttell.com/one They are one of the leading European hosting companies (hosting over 500 000 websites), and they currently have a promotion in the UK. They are offering free hosting and a domain (You have to pay the £9.50 setup fee and that's it). Every plan includes Photo Gallery, WebEditor (so you can build a website without knowledge of HTML), Google Adwords coupon (so you can advertise your website on google for free) and a lot more. Check them out. P.S. They are running this promotion in UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and India so if you're from one of these countries you can get really cheap web hosting. 2. For $5-$10 I recommend Dreamhost http://www.dreamhost.com/hosting.html Their standard price is $119.40/year ($9.95/month if you pay yearly) but they currently have a promotion. You can use the promo code PLUS at sign up page and get the $50 discount + 2 Free domain names. This way you get them for $69.40/year ($5.78/month). You can use their huge Disk Space and host unlimited number of subdomains and domains on a single plan. Disk space: 500 GB Bandwidth: 5000 GB 2 Free domain names Price: $5.78/month ($69.40/year) 3. If you're willing to pay $20+/monthly for hosting I recommend: http://www.mediatemple.com http://www.slicehost.com

Can the Address on a business website and paperwork be different to soletrader's home address?
Can a soletrader business use a family members address as the address on letterheads and website. All the financial stuff would be dealt by the soletrader. Could this have any impact on the person living at the address used on business paperwork?

Simple answer...Yes, you can put any address for your business. The E-Commerce Regulations require that all commercial web sites make the following information directly and permanently available to consumers via the website: the company's name, postal address (and registered office address if this is different) and email address. I hope this is of help. Allblue

How can I improve my online business website and make it be more friendly helping others?
I run a website http://www.toliveonline.com which is dedicated website to help newbies start their own online business. I would like to know how further I could improve this website to be more friendly and easier to understand. Constructive inputs are appreciated.

Try ClickTale. Record visitors' every action as they browse your website. Watch movies to understand visitor behavior, gain valuable insights and improve your website's usability. http://track.moreniche.com/hit.php?w=122613&p=2&s=57

How do I build my own small business website?
I want to get a domain/website for my small business. I am not good at web design at all, so I will need something to basically do it for me? Any tips? Yahoo, Lycos sitebuilder?

GoDaddy! http://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/club/landing.asp?isc=cjcddct For a 1.99 buy a domain. They offer a free web site template and it will be up and running in 30 minutes.

How do you add music and pictures to a small business website?
I just opened a small business website through yahoo and I want to add music and pictures to my website. Its for a salon in Fresno, CA.

Yahoo has one of the easiest procedures to get a website going. There are simple steps to follow when uploading a website. If you have already uploaded the website, I would definitely get back in and read the steps again. Otherwise, get yahoo tech support to help you.