Why do I need a web site for my company? The world total for Internet users is 369.4 million, a number that is expected to increase to 640 million in 2003. Out of that number, more then 17 million US households shop online. According to Forrester Research, Global Internet trade will hit $6.8 trillion in 2004 -- comprised of both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales. Forrester estimates that eCommerce will account for 8.6% of worldwide sales of goods and services in 2004. The expansion of online trade, however, will be highly concentrated, with 12 countries representing nearly 85% of worldwide Net sales. The US will continue to be the global eCommerce leader with online sales reaching $3.2 trillion in 2004. With a web site, you are able to compete with other companies that sell similar products. The Internet is the fastest growing medium for getting your message across. Many companies are selling their product online and are beating out competitors who are not online with a web site. With the Internet you can reach thousands of people at once, 24 hours a day, and your market place becomes the world. By using your web page to advertise your products, services and ideas, you raise the profile of your business or organization while quickly and inexpensively contacting customers. With a web site, you will get 24-hour exposure seven days a week to a potential audience of millions. It is because of this constant audience that companies are concluding that a web site compliments their current advertising. Why do I need a domain name for my site? A domain name (i.e. www.yourname.com) not only looks professional, but also in most cases is easy to remember. Your domain name will fit on your business card, marketing materials, and in classified ads. Once registered to you, a domain name is yours no matter what web host you use. When you print materials with your domain you will never need to worry about reprinting because your site address will never need to change. If you really intend to do business on the Internet it is strongly recommeneded that you own a domain name. [ Home | Services | Portfolio | Domain Services | Questions Answered ] [ Request Services | About SBA Design | Contact SBA Design ] All site content is ©Copyright 2001 SBA Design. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.