WEBSITE BENEFITS
Following are some benefits of using the Internet to increase
sales and cut costs. There is much more to the Internet than
the basic information we're providing here, these are simply
a few ideas to get you thinking. No doubt you will think of more
ways your business can use the Internet to gain an edge on your
competition as you explore and discover new Web sites; and Acklie
Web Design can surely find some additional benefits by getting
to know your business.
1. CUTTING EDGE MARKETING: Having your own site on the
Web creates and sustains the perception of your company as an
industry leader.
2. INCREASE YOUR SALES: The Web is truly a global marketing
opportunity. Improve the quality and quantity of customer contacts
for a tiny fraction of the cost of television, radio, or print
media advertising. How much would you have to spend on media
advertising (TV, radio, newspapers, etc.) to make your company
known to customers even statewide, much less nationally or internationally?
3. IMMEDIATE CUSTOMER RESPONSE: Business takes place 24
hours a day on the net; online inquiry and order forms let you
close the sale now.
4. SLASH LONG DISTANCE COSTS: Utilize e-mail to create efficient
communication between home office and field sales force, or your
client base. Save time and money on every phone call that is
replaced with e-mail. Think of your valuable phone time that
could be saved if clients had direct access to your information
without having to call.
5. UPDATE INFORMATION *NOW*: Unlike traditional printing
services, changes to information, specs, and prices can be made
available to your clients and sales force in a few minutes, instead
of days or weeks. Post product reviews, tests, and independent
magazine reports - linked to each product. Web sites can be updated
weekly, daily, or even hourly-- whatever suits your needs. Information
can be updated as fast as it becomes available.
6. CUT PRINTING AND POSTAGE COSTS: Using a Web site for
client and field agent access saves you money. End costly reprinting
whenever a document is updated. Disseminate newsletters, annual
reports, and client information at a much more attractive rate
in an electronic mode using e-mail.
7. STREAMLINE ORDER PROCESSING: Utilize e-mail, the Web,
and FTP to transfer new documents and the latest data to field
sales agents via downloads. Accept and process orders faster
from your sales force via uploads to your server.
Many have found that having a web site allows them to:
Tap into a growing market
Target specific audiences
Provide information quickly
Update information within seconds
Reduce overall advertising costs
Consider these Internet advantages:
Flexibility and easy of use
Accessibility is 24 hours a day
Content can be changed in seconds
You can expand internationally
The potential for Internet use is only just begun. Currently,
approximately 58% of businesses have a Web site.
The potential opportunity for marketing and reaching audiences
in an economical, fast, and flexible way is here, and it is the
Internet.
More than1 Billion people worldwide have direct access
to the Internet.
Over half of these users are from the United States.
The Internet offers many practical benefits to your business.
If you would like to explore your Internet options further, please
e-mail me at: jeffrey@acklie.net.
The Web is changing the way we work, learn, and play. Everyday,
more people are using it to enhance their lives in many ways.
Because of the many vital services that it provides, the Web
is quickly becoming an essential tool for businesses of
every size and scope. It can help you increase efficiency, lower
costs, and gain a competitive advantage.
Many companies now have product information, catalogs, newsletters,
event schedules, fundraising information, customer service, tech
help, and FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) online. Can your
business benefit from taking polls or surveys? Would you like
feedback from customers about a new product idea before sinking
money into it? Do you want a reality check on your organization's
image? Having a business Web site allows you to do all these
things economically.
Acklie Web Design provides a full array of cost-effective, high-quality
Web services. In addition to our stellar web site design services,
Acklie Web Design also offers site redesigns to give existing
sites aesthetic as well as technological facelifts, site enhancement
and site maintenance services to make your web presence hassle
free. We specialize in Internet and Web systems that are customized
to meet our clients' image and objectives. Acklie Web Design
is committed to making your company's Internet initiative successful.
Hiring someone to create your new Web site is like everything
else in life ... you get what you pay for.
There are a thousand little tricks that professional Web designers
rely on, such as META tags, image ALT attributes, preloading
images, Javascript, image compression, and proven navigation
structures. We check our layouts on many different platforms
and browsers. We take the time to hold our clients' hands, and
deliver professional quality, attractive, successful Web sites.
To further discuss our pricing, or to receive an estimate for
a pending Web site, please e-mail Acklie Web Design, or use our
convenient online information request form.
