b>What is a web site? A web site is a associated collection
of web pages on the world wide web, consisting of files that are
organised into a hierarchy. Each file/document can consist of a
combination of graphics, text, audio video and other dynamic or
static material. A website is most commonly used as a
communication medium between a business and client or business
and business. They can usually be accessed by using a search
engine or typing in the web site address or domain name into an
internet browser.
56% of businesses surveyed identified that they had already
recovered their investment in e-business, with 22% of businesses
that have recovered their investment achieving a greater than 50
percent return on that investment.
In July 2003 some 49% of all small to medium enterprises
indicated a potential to use e-commerce to sell their products.
What are the benefits? A website is a dynamic and cost
effective way to reach new and existing customers, on a local,
national or global scale.
A carefully constructed website, like those developed by Able
Net Design, can attract the right users and may thus establish
the following benefits. Visual
Display - Showcase of products services to likely
customers Sales - Bring forth additional recenue
and greater awareness Information - Supply
further information to new and existing customers
Ehanced service - By providing a further contact
method for customers Other great facts 68% of
all small to medium enterprises surveyed indicated that their
expectations for all e-commerce have been met.
32% of all small businesses and 63% of medium businesses
surveyed, use the internet for receiving payment.
45% of small and 64% of medium businesses surveyed use the
internet to make purchases.
44% of small and 84% of medium businesses surveyed have a web
site.
82% of small to medium enterprises surveyed who are connected to
the internet search for information regularly.
93% of internet-connected small to medium enterprises surveyed
use email as a form of communication.
81% of small and 98% of medium businesses surveyed are connected
to the internet.
Source: 2003 Yellow Pages ®
Business Index - Special Reports July 2003
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