Internet Solutions
'Using new technologies to increase sales or reduce operating costs (thereby increasing profits) is a proven business-building strategy. Like the assembly line, automated machinery, telephone and fax machine, the Internet is an innovation with the power to transform the way a business operates day in and day out. All it takes is an understanding of how to best deploy these innovations for a meaningful return on investment.
Use the links on the left to learn more about WSI's many Internet Business Solutions for your business - sound Internet Solutions that go far beyond websites for far better results.
Internet Business Solutions - Why You Don't Need a Prepackaged "Website" Design.
You may have noticed that we don't spend a lot of time talking about websites or website design "packages" and the like. While developing websites is an integral part of our service, the term itself is at best limiting and at worst misleading. The truth is, not all websites are created equally. In fact, if you own a business of any size, what you need isn't standard website design at all - you need an Internet Business Solution.
So what's the difference and how do you choose? As with any decision that affects your business, it's best to start off by understanding your options. Here's one to watch out for:
Website "Package Deals"
A quick online search for "web design", "web designer" or "web development" will return literally millions of pages. The Internet industry has no shortage of players - both big and small - who are very enthusiastic about offering "website design packages" for your business. "Get a 3 page site for £x!", or "10 pages and a free email account for £x". The prices vary but the approach is the same. You arbitrarily decide how many pages you want and they'll give you a site to match. This model sounds invitingly simple and certainly works well when buying a pizza, but it's no way to shop for an important business service.
Did You Know ?
- Shoppers use the web to compare local prices before leaving home to buy.
- Consumers now search the web for businesses instead of loking through the phone book.
- Web searches generate more in-store sales every day.
- The fastest way to increase sales is being found in local web searches.
- Local web searches traffic to business than the phone book.
- Prospects are trying to find your busines on the web right now.