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Why a website?
First of all, the public now expects businesses and organizations to have a Web
site -- one that can, at the very least, supply basic information and a means
of getting in contact. A Web site has become nearly as essential as a telephone
or fax machine or printed brochure.
But apart from fulfilling the public's expectations, a Web site will also help
your business increase profits. Increasingly, people search the Web rather than
the Yellow Pages when looking for a service or product.
If they don't find your business represented, they will find your competitor
's.
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Do I need a website?
With the economy at crisis levels, a natural inclination is to tighten belts
and avoid extra expenditures. But as markets shrink, it's even more important
for your company or organization to attract new business and retain current
clients.
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What can a website do for me?
A few examples of immediate, practical benefits:
Expand the effect of a print ad. Addition of a Web site address to an ad, even
a very small one, means that anyone intrigued by the ad can immediately access
much greater amounts of information about your company. The effect is
heightened when you add suitable photos to your site.
Save time. Much company time and effort is often wasted by repeatedly providing
the same information either by phone or in person. Have a section on your site
that provides answers to frequently asked questions.
Make it easier for potential customers to find you. Include a detailed road map
on your site, and make things even easier for customers by indicating parking
lots and bus stops.
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Can you give me some examples of how a website will help my
specific business?
The possibilities are limited only by imagination and budget, but following are
some benefits that can be provided by even the simplest, most basic "brochure"
site:
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Restaurants: People choose restaurants not only for their food, but also
for their ambiance and convenience. Show attractive photos of the interior, and
sample entrees on a beautifully set table. Have you had good reviews? Reprint
them on your site. Show your menu. Advertise special offerings and services
such as business lunches, catering, etc. Post testimonials from satisfied
patrons. Include a printable map, which shows the location of parking and bus
stops.
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Professional Services (attorney, doctor, dentist): For these services,
which can't use conventional advertising methods, a Web site is especially
valuable. Here is an accepted way of showcasing your areas of specialization.
Do you have publications? Cite them. Awards? Display them. Articles or case
studies that demonstrate your credentials? Place them online.
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Design Services (architect, interior designer, home renovator, illustrator,
etc.): Here a picture isn't worth a thousand words. It's worth a
million. Before & after pictures can tell your story -- without the costs
of 4-color printing, plus distribution.
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Realty Services: Here, too, pictures are a great tool. Show off
properties with lots of full-color, large-format photos. Sites are easily kept
current with new information and properties.
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Retail Stores: Even if you're not yet ready for the expense of
full-blown e-commerce, a site can effectively promote your business. A
user-friendly online brochure is easily done -- and saves thousands in printing
and mailing costs. You can publicize sales and special offers. Looking for
employees? Post the positions and let prospects contact you by e-mail. Post a
printable map showing your location. Customer service is faster and friendlier
when customers can contact you immediately, 24 hours a day, by e-mail -- rather
than have to wait on the phone, listening to Mozart, and getting more impatient
by the second.
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Will a website make my business immediately more successful?
Does a phone, or fax machine or brochure? All are tools for communication and
promotion, but need to be used effectively. On the other hand, neglecting to
have one of these tools can put your company at a serious disadvantage. No
company operates without a phone. A Web site -- and the services it can provide
-- is equally essential for a 21st century business.
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I am ready to have a website, what should I do next?
Excellent. The next step is to setup a FREE consultation session with one of
our consultants so they can gain better understanding of your business needs.
In that session our consultants will explain you all the available packages in
much detail and will work with you to develop a solution that will not only
meet your budget but also exceed your expectations. Please contact us by phone
at 847-208-9721 or by Contact Form to
schedule an appointment.
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Do you provide Support or Maintenance Services for existing
websites?
Sure. We do provide Support Services for existing websites at very affordable
prices. Our consultants can provide incident level or complete website Support
Services. Please contact us by phone at 847-208-9721 or by
Contact Form to get more information about our Support Services.
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What kind of computer knowledge do I need for creating and
maintaining a website?
None. If you decide to subscribe to our monthly Maintenance
Plan then you would need very basic computer knowledge only so you can
view your own website. We do all the work from “designing to implementing to
uploading to maintenance.
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How will people find my website?
Internet surfers will generally find your site in three ways
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Via a search engine (Altavista, Excite, Google, etc.) or search directory
service like Yahoo.
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Through hypertext links or banner ads from other sites.
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Seeing your web address in conventional marketing/advertising materials
developed by you - your Web address should be included in every piece of paper
that leaves your organization and every conventional advertising campaign you
launch.
We will help you with all three approaches, as our goal is not just to design
your site but to make it successful. Through experience, we know what works and
what does not work.
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How much will the website cost?
Each project is different and some sites are more involved then others. Our
Website Packages starts from $499.00 and up. To get a customize quote please
contact us via phone at (847)208-9721 or via our Contact Form. You can also
visit our Packages and Plans section to
get more information.
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What are the fundamental services I pay for to get a website
up and running?
Basically, you need 3 elements:
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Web design
- The actual programming, text content, graphics, pictures, etc that formulate
the appearance and content of what is seen on your site (to a viewer of the
site). Additionally we strive to formulate a design to elevate your site within
search engine ranking.
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Web site (Domain) Name
- "www.yourcompany.com" is an example. It is the actual internet address of
your site, so that viewers can type it into an internet address bar and find
you.
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Web site Hosting - This is the computer service that actually projects
your site onto the worldwide web, so that by typing in your website (domain)
name, an viewer can then see your Web Design (Website).
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I’m not a writer. Who’ll put together the content for my new
website?
In addition to the technical expertise needed to build and launch a
professional website, netPrimo can offer its clients advise on content. From
simple modification of existing materials to more complex creation of a new
Internet presence, netPrimo has available a staff of experienced, professional
content providers. Any one of them will be happy to work with you and your
staff to provide targeted copy that speaks to your audience with just the right
message and tone.
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How will my new website fit into the rest of my marketing
program?
A professionally designed website is a critical part of the overall marketing
mix. For optimal benefit, it should mesh neatly with the other elements of your
existing program. The staff at netPrimo can work with members of your team to
assure a smooth and seamless fit. Through thoughtful consideration of your
current efforts, your online presence will supplement and enhance the work
you’ve already done and help make the picture complete.
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Do I have to be involve in everyday website maintenance?
Yes, we do provide very affordable monthly maintenance plan which includes
monthly hosting fees, up keeping and maintenance of your website. We highly
recommend our clients to subscribe to this very reasonably price plan and leave
all the day to day maintenance work up to us so they can focus more on what’s
important to them. Please visit our Packages and
Plans section to get more information on our Maintenance Plan.
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What is hosting? Do you offer hosting?
The host is the computer or server that "houses" your Web site. It could be in
your back office, at an Internet Service Provider in your town, or it could be
hosted in another city. Physical location is not important but the reliability,
capabilities and support of the hosting company are very important. For the
vast majority of sites, bandwidth and storage are far less important than
features, support and reliability. You want your site to be available 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week and you want a host that will meet your current and
growing needs.
netPrimo, Inc. specializes in Website Design and Application Development
Services. We do not offer on-site hosting ourselves but through our strategic
partners. We have built an affordable monthly Maintenance Plan that includes
monthly hosting cost. Please visit our Packages
and Plans section to read more about our Website Packages and
Maintenance Plans.
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How can I contact you guys to get more information about the
services you provide?
We will be glad to answer any questions that you might have. Please feel free
to contact us via phone at 847-208-9721 or via email at
info@netPrimo.com or via our Contact
Form.
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Do you know that in North America internet usage went up 86.3% in 2003 from 2001. There are approximately over 200 million internet users today compare to approximately 108 million in 2001.
- InternetWorldStats.com
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