Starting a small business website

We know that operating a small business is not easy, but building an effective website can make a huge difference in profits and customer satisfaction. That's why a website is needed in these competitive times. With a website you can expand and sell merchandise online or use it to keep your customers informed. A website is also an effective way to get information from your customers so you know what is needed to stay ahead and ensure customer satisfaction.

the first 2 things you need to do

Before you can have a website you need to do this:

• Get a Domain Name
• Find a Hosting Company where your website will be placed

Once you get that setup you may begin to work on your website.

What to put on your homepage?

• Who you are: Business name
• What you do: Describe your business
• When you are open: Hours of operation
• Where you are located and your area of business: Let your customers know your full address and your working area. Be sure to also include your phone number and email address. Make sure all information is in full and avoid PO Box Numbers for addresses because this will make a customer leery of how honest you are. Also don't forget the area codes of your phone number. If you are a service business make sure you list the cities you operate in.