10 Steps to Create a Profitable Web Site for Your
Store
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previous five steps
6.
Choose a Web host for your site and/or blog.
- What does a host
do?
-- Maintain your site 24/7 for the world to see
-- Provide you with templates for site and/or blog creation
-- Offers service and support to keep your site functioning,
attractive, and profitable
- Short list of
host companies
-- GoDaddy.com
-- NetworkSolutions.com
-- AOL.com
-- Yahoo.com
-- Netfirms.com
-- Siteground.com
7. Designate a person
to create the site.
- Staff
member/employee
- College student
- Recommended
individual
-- Ask for timeframe re: job completion
-- Be sure to get all passwords when job is done
8. Launch the site,
periodically adding new information to encourage walk-in traffic and
online sales.
- Consult your
brainstorming list to determine what to add over time
- Ask customers for
comments
- Work with staff to
learn feedback from customer inquiries
9. Boost your Web
presence with affiliations through local, regional, and state agencies.
- Chambers of commerce
- State tourism
agencies
- Merchant
associations
- State department of
commerce
- Welcome wagon
- Local tours
10. Market your
store's Web address on all literature, bags, and display signs
- Business cards,
postcards, and stationery
- All packaging
- Main store sign
and/or window displays
- All advertising
You'll find complete
explanations and more for five of these tips at
Web
Sites for Retailers.
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