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Don't Need a Website? 
So, you think you don't need a website?


 

Web presense is a must today, here's why... 

Have you ever looked for a company in the phonebook and they were not there?  How frustrating is that? This is the same for people on the internet not finding your website.
 
Websites are as critical as having phone and email.  Even if it is a basic website with your hours and contact information.  People get that warm fuzzy feeling when they are looking for you and find you.  When they don't, automatically they assume you are not a company keeping up with the times or don't care about making the customer's life easier.
 
Websites save you time and money, and get potential customers in the door
  • a contact page will get potential customers to come to you
  • driving directions to you business will get customers in the door
  • A FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page can allieviate staff time answering common questions
 
People are inheritly lazy, the more they can do from home easily and conveiniently the better.  Of course you want your business to be easy and convienient for people too.
 
Create a website like this one for FREE with no technical knowledge
Many people find creating a website too technical and difficult.  Not true anymore.  Create a basic website like this one for FREE!  Check out http://www.officelive.com.
 
Note that this site is hosted by Office Live.  It is the Basic Version which gives basic Website and Email hosting functionality (yet the website editing tool, Site Designer, is very advanced; very easy to use).