Tips for Starting a Successful Business Website

Posted by yusl on July 7th, 2017

  In this day and age, a business website is a prerequisite for even the most basic of services. It also serves as a valuable first impression to potential customers. How to establish a coherent and consistent website?

  Getting Started

  Websites have evolved greatly, and a working knowledge of Flash and HTML 5.0 are required for the most professional of websites. Most website designers use publishing software such as Adobe Dreamweaver to simplify tasks considerably. Fortunately, most publishing suites have simple templates for a basic site and may prove enough for most small businesses seeking a simple web presence. At the bare minimum, your website should consist of the following:

  Contact information - your phone number, e-mail and address clearly visible on the first page.

  For eCommerce sites:

  A clearly designed product catalog, with your most current, news-worthy products on the first page. Promotions should also be clearly visible on the first page.

  An online shopping cart system.

  If pertinent to your products, you should add downloadable content - such as software or PDF manuals.

  For corporate or events sites, a clear company calendar with upcoming events, which can also be synced to the iCal standard or Google Calendar.

  There are also some common pitfalls to avoid.

  Garish or common clip art - these make your website appear unprofessional and outdated. Use made from scratch graphic designs, if possible.

  Tiny text in an attempt to create a minimalistic look. This can often be unreadable on some smaller displays.

  Overly extravagant Flash introductions with background music. These often slow down older computers and frustrate customers who are only seeking basic information about the company. Create launch pages which give the user the option of selecting a HTML or Flash version of the site.

  The above website is the idea of Sellersunion Online in the establishment of the site when some of the experience in the commercial web design, if your site is designed properly, your first impression of the customer is often your last time, hope that these ideas can help you build website.

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