Thursday, 16 June 2016 00:00

What is a website?

 

The three primary elements to comprise a website include: domain name, web hosting and website content or information.

Website Definition

light buldA website is a collection of Web pages, images, videos or other digital assets that is hosted on one or several Web server(s), usually accessible via the Internet, cell phone or a LAN.

light buldThe definition of web page is a document, typically written in HTML, which is almost always accessible via HTTP, a protocol that transfers information from the Web server to display in the user's Web browser.

Types of Websites

 1.Blog or Personal Websit

personal website

 

 2. Business Website

business website

3. eCommerce

e commerce

4. Job Board

job board

5. Business Directory

directory template

6. Question & Answer Website

q and a website

7. NonProfits and Religious Websites

nonprofit wbsite

8. Portfolio Websites

poforlio website

9. Online Communities

online community website

10. Coupon Website

coupon websites

11. Auction Websites

auction website

12. Knowledge base / Wiki Websites

knowledge website

13. School or College Websites

education website

14. Family Blogs

family blogs

Basic Page Needed in Website

 Here is a list of important information that should be included on your site. 

1. Home Page (First Page)

This is your “sales” page and should provide information about what you can do for your customers. It should also give your visitors a brief overview of what they can find on your site.  Find out about how to create an awesome home page.

2. Products / Services

It is useful to have a separate page for each product/service and write as much detail about each as possible. Start each page with a brief summary of the product/service, then provide whatever information you can. If the page appears too long, you can always break it into more pages. When people are searching for information on the internet, they want to know it NOW. They don’t want to wait until tomorrow when they can speak to you on the phone. The more information you can provide about your products/services, the better.

3. Contact Us

Place contact details in as many places as possible. Make it easy for your customers to contact you. Create a special “Contact Us” page, include your details in “About Us” page and also at the bottom of each page. Information to include: business name, physical address, mailing address, telephone, email, emergency number, website address, Skype address, social media profile links.

4. Pricing

Whenever possible include the price of your products/services. Even if you can’t be specific. It is helpful to put at least a range of prices, eg. Carpet cleaning ranges between $40 – $60 per room.

5. Testimonials / Product Reviews / Before & After

Include testimonials from your current customer to show your potential clients that you are trustworthy, reliable and that you offer great service and/or products. Make sure the testimonials are real and if possible provide contact details of the person who supplied you with the testimonial. If you don’t have any right now, get them! Simply email your customers and ask for their feedback on your business and service. Most happy customers will gladly provide this. You could also include before and after photos. Show the problem picture and beside it show the picture of resolution, with an explanation of your product’s benefits.

6. Frequently Asked Questions

This has proven to be a great time saver for many companies. Instead of having to answer the same questions over and over again, place them on your website and keep adding to them. The more information you have on your website, the less time you will need to spend answering questions by email or phone. Frequently Asked Questions should address your customer’s concerns that may otherwise be an obstacle to making a sale.

7. Response form such as “Subscribe” or “Enquiry” form

An absolute must if you want to build a mailing list. Most people don’t like giving out too much information, so ask only the basics, such as Name and Email Address. Then keep in touch with your customers on a regular basis by sending out information that may be of interest to them. You may even wish to develop your own on-line magazine (ezine). There are many fantastic free or inexpensive programs that can handle this for you. We will discuss these in more detail in future articles.

8. On-line Magazine or Newsletter

This is a great marketing tool. Not only does it help you keep in touch with your customers, but provides your website with fresh content. You can set up your Ezine in 2 different ways:

(a) Email subscribers on a regular basis or
(b) Publish it on your website.

Or both. Include information about your business, industry or anything that may be of interest to your customers.

9. Resources/Articles

Add value to your business. Provide information that is complementary to what you do. For example, if you sell wedding dresses include information about reception venues, wedding planners, wedding cakes, flowers. By adding extra information you encourage more hits.

10. About Us

This is a very important page as it tells your customer about who you are and why they should buy your products, services and/or trust your organization. It can also feature your business hours (if you have a bricks and mortar store) or when they can speak to someone live. Many companies also include their mission or purpose on this page, details of their staff (photos, biographies, qualifications), recently completed projects. Other information to include: ACN or ABN, logo, directions to your store/office.

11. Search My Website Feature

Some visitors to your side may not know exactly what they want but if you include a search function on your site, they can look for it very easily. Like search engines, this feature will allow your visitors to type in a word or phrase and then search for it on your site. It’s like having your own mini search engines, only instead of it searching the world wide web, it just searches your website.

12. Site Map

A site map is similar to a contents. It shows visitors how the site is laid out and which sections are where.

13. Copyright Information

Your website should carry a copyright notice to protect its intellectual property. It is generally in the form of “Copyright © 2013, Your Company Name”.

14. Social Media Information

Include any information, articles, photos of your products, staff etc that have appeared in the media – print, TV, radio or internet.

15. News

This can include news about your products/services or about your industry.

16. Photo Gallery

Even if you do not wish to sell your products on-line, you may wish to showcase your goods or services in a special photo gallery – show how your products or services are being used by your customers. They say “pictures speak a thousand words” and on your website it is particularly important. Don’t give your customers a reason to visit your competitor’s website and provide them with all the information they may possibly need or want.

 

If you would like to build SEO friendly websites with world class standards and  most updated technologies- Fully Responsive- as well as enjoy one-stop service offered for you websites, please do not hesitate to contact us for more information and professional advice. 

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Thursday, 16 June 2016 00:00

Top 10 Reasons to Have A Business Website

A simple question, What is a website? In its bare form, a website is a single domain that consists of different web pages. We should all know that by now, but surprisingly what we don’t all know, is the benefits a website can provide for your business and its shocking to witness how many business don’t actually have a website or online presence!

If you have a business and don’t have a website, you are losing out on great opportunities for your business. A website itself can be used to accomplish many different marketing strategies to help your business grow.

Here are 10 possible reasons - 10 essential benefits- explaining why businesses should have a website:

blue jelly icon business signatureReason #10: You have more credibility by having an Internet presence in today’s age.

More and more people are looking for services and products on-line than every before. Peoples' habits are changing. People move to a new area and very often rely solely on the Internet to learn about the new area, research and find out who to go to for what.

blue jelly icon business signatureReason #9: Your website is always on call

Your website works for you 24-7 with no labor costs. Your website markets your business for you while you sleep. What more could you ask for? Hiring a 24 hour staff to answer the phone would cost thousands more a year, and be much less effective. Leaving a contact form on your site, allows potential customers to reach you at their convenience, and for you to get back to them at yours.

blue jelly icon business signatureReason #8: Potential customers can find your business online, any time, on any device.

Not too long ago, customers looking for your product or service would have to look you up on the Yellow Pages. Today, potential business is lost to other companies with detailed and easy to use websites, with a pleasant, eye catching design.

blue jelly icon business signatureReason #7: Marketing and social media on the Internet is much more cost effective than traditional marketing methods.

Imagine free advertising that can reach globally? In today’s online market, it’s entirely possible, starting with a homepage website, which can be expanded to social media sites.

blue jelly icon business signatureReason #6: You can see how many potential, or existing clients visit your page on the daily.

Using analytical tools, you can find out exactly how many visitors come through, how long they spend on your website, and which pages they are reading. The same cannot be said for print and tv spots. How often do you, yourself tune out when commercials are on? With the introduction of PVRs, Netflix, and the like, tv commercials are making their way into being a thing of the past.

blue jelly icon business signatureReason #5: A website increases the geographic range of your business.

If you are a small business, you rely on foot-traffic and referrals for your business. By leveraging the Internet, potential customers not within your immediate geographic area can also find your business. By utilizing online quoting and and potential shops, you can expand your business as far as you choose.

blue jelly icon business signatureReason #4: Is is easy to keep your customers updated.

You know how costly it can be to have to change product information or prices on all your catalogs, brochures, and marketing material. It’s much cheaper, easier, and faster to change all this information online.

blue jelly icon business signatureReason #3: Customer service can be handled on the website.

How many times do you hear the same questions over and over from different customers? As with any business, most customers have the same set of questions and concerns. By having an FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) online, you can reduce customer service costs and save yourself time and money. You can provide more information than cannot be covered on a business card or flyer.

blue jelly icon business signatureReason #2: A website conveniences your customer.

Your customer can peruse your website at their own leisure. There’s no pressure to buy nor do they have to drive over to your place of business to find out about your offering.

blue jelly icon business signatureReason #1: A website address is easier to remember than a phone number.

The web address or URL (universal resource locator) of your website is most likely going to be infinitely easier to remember than the physical address of your business or your office phone number. That alone is reason enough to have a website.

So… why do I need a website?

Can you think of a couple of reasons why you shouldn’t? 

If you would like to build SEO friendly websites with world class standards and  most updated technologies- Fully Responsive- as well as enjoy one-stop service offered for you websites, please do not hesitate to contact us for more information and professional advice. 

Besides, you may refer to our other services: website management and developmentSEO-Google Adwords consultingCRM Application to BusinessGoogle AppsEmail marketing-Newsletter campaignDomain and Hosting Registration.

We are truly your website master!

CONTACT US

Viet Nam office: 151 Dao Duy Anh Street, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City

Singapore office: 316 Tanglin Road, Block 316, Singapore

Hot line: (+84) 0938.53.15.88/ (+65) 83551210

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