Successful Web site
In order to develop a successful Web site for your company, we must first define the mission of the project. Basically, why do you need a presence,
what business functions do you want the site to perform and what are the expectations of the results of those functions?
Some functions of a well executed Web site might include:
Display sales materials (brochures, product sheets, etc.).
Announce press releases.
Display calendar of events.
Communication pipeline for customer service and inquiries.
Serve data securely by integrating existing databases,
employee manifestoes, portfolios/project examples, product lists/catalogs,
customer sales histories ,schedules sales presentations.
Accept purchase orders on-line via secure server.
While a well done Web site will create more exposure, thus stimulating sales, it will also save your company money by eliminating a percentage of your printing, postage, and telephone costs. Several of the examples mentioned above would be cost cutters.