A Few Things to Keep in Mind When Building an Online Presence

Building your business on the web has never been easier. If you think your business doesn't need a professional designed website, then you could not be more wrong.

A professionally designed web site will enhance your image,help you attract new customers, even when your actual store is closed, and help you save money on your advertising costs.

BUILDING AN ONLINE PRESENCE

• Getting Started (Ask people that are in business)
• Templates & Blogs
• Using an affordable Professional
• If you Build it They Will Come
• SEO: Search Engine Optimization
• Everything Web Design (WWW.ABOUT .COM)
• Advertising Your Website

FINDING THE RIGHT DESIGNER FOR YOU

• What to look for
• Talking the Talk
• Not paying for everything up front
• Contracts
• Time Frame
• Maintenance

SELLING ON THE INTERNET

• eBay
• Amazon
• Your Own website

CREDIT CARD PROCESSING

• Merchant Accounts
• PayPal

"Show me a business that's not on the Internet, and I'll show you a business that's out of touch with the future."- Michael Dell, Dell Computers