Wednesday, August 27, 2008

3 Reasons To Have Your Own Website

By Darrel Hawes


The process of making your own website has never been easier. Here's a few reasons why it's a good idea to do it.

1. You have something you want to sell.

This is a pretty obvious reason. If you're trying to market something today, you'll have to get it onto the internet. Everyone else in your market is already on the internet, or soon will be. A site could be your main marketing vehicle, or just complimentary to whatever existing system you already have. There's almost no kind of business that can't benefit from a website.

The exact kind of site you require depends on what you sell, and how. It may be that you need a site with a catalog, so all your products can be listed and people know what's for sale. It could be that you need a site to list information, manuals, FAQs, or white papers.

In any case, you can put it together yourself or simply pay for someone to do it for you. You decide.

2. There's something you want to say.

Maybe you just want to prove a point. You're not alone: there are many opinionated voices on the internet. Why not add yours?

Whether you are championing some cause or poking fun at a political or religious institution, there is room for you in cyberspace. And if you don't tell your story, who will?

3. You should show people you're good at what you do.

It may be that you're an employee, and don't have a product to sell. Maybe you don't have an opinionated voice, and want to speak out, either. However, your job is crucial. Do you want to keep your job, get promoted, or get a better job now or in the future?

With a website, you can show off what you know. The content on your site can show people you're an expert in your field.

Never before has it been simpler or more gratifying to have your own website.

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