Maybe you know exactly what you want your website to accomplish, maybe you’re still in the initial planning stages. Either way, the following tips will help you to get started.
What’s in a Name?
A domain name is the first thing you’ll need. You have to keep in mind that people need to be able to remember it, and easily type it into their browser. Try to choose the shortest name that your customers and visitors will associate with your Website. Register your name through a registrar like GoDaddy.com, or let Internet Attendance register it for you as part of our service.
Site Contents
What is the purpose of your website? (credibility, visibility, sales, branding, information, communications, identity, etc.) The purpose will help dictate the tone and style.
- Who is my target market?
- What kinds of visitors do I want to attract?
- What are my goals for each type of visitor?
- What will make them want to stay for awhile and also return?
- What content should I include to satisfy my purpose and fulfill my goals?
- What and how many pages will I need for the content?
What Websites Do You Like and Why?
As your surfing the Internet, make note of the sites you like, but just as important, make a mental note of why you like them. Is it the content, the colors, the traditional or “Web 2.0″ type of design?
Eye Catching Images
Whether you need product photography or graphical components to compliment your site, the team at Internet Attendance can help. Along with our design services, we also offer product photography, graphic design, and print design to help pull together your products and services into one brand.
Get Your Message Across
When writing for the web, it is difficult to anticipate your potential audience, because if the site is publicly accessible, this could be anyone. Depending on how broad of an audience you are shooting for, you should write at an easily understandable common denominator and by all means, get to the point quickly.
Payment Processing
We recommend using PayPal as your payment processor. PayPal offers services that mimic a combined merchant account and gateway, without any start-up fees. PayPal is excellent for new merchants who want a low-risk and easy way to start selling online.