Why do I need a website?

The Internet is an incredible sales channel and marketing tool that allows business progression and an invaluable return on investment.

Below each of the benefits the Internet will make to your business have been summarised to answer any initial questions you may have, and just to emphasize how valuable the Internet can be - consider these statistics:

• The Internet has seen a 47% rise of users since 2001 and there is currently a total of 37,800,000 Internet users in the UK (over half the population, 62.9%) and 1,022,863,307 Worldwide. (Source: Internet World Stats, March 31, 2006)
  
  
• It is estimated that by 2007 there will be 1.35 billion users of the Internet. (Source: eTForecasts, Sept 2004)
  
  
• On average, Internet users spend a quarter of their weekly media time on the Internet, it is the second most commonly used medium after television. (Source: BMRB Internet Monitor, January 2006)
  
  
• Out of all Internet users 82% use the Internet for finding information about goods or services (Source: National Statistics, 2004, UK data)

 

Low Cost

It is often conceived that establishing an e-commerce solution can be very costly, but this is a myth, and one that most web developers want you to believe. Southcoastwebsites.co.uk work by producing a cost effective website to meet your needs, you only pay for the features you require!

E-Mail

Allows you to communicate anywhere in the world with customers, employees or suppliers at no extra cost and are incredibly versatile allowing international communication instantly, attachments, and document archiving. When you choose Southcoastwebsites.co.uk you will be given different email accounts to use as required, feel free to discuss with us the best use of these addresses.

Customer Support

Provide personalised support for your customers allowing them to contact you through an online form or the more traditional methods of telephone and fax. Alternatively opt for the inclusion of a FAQ section with answers to the most common questions.

Global reach, 24-7

The Internet is being used on a regular basis by millions worldwide with more connecting every day, and even though your business may not yet be able to accommodate a job in Moscow, outreach and marketing globally supports your business in targeting the customers that matter. With the inclusion of a website and email, potential customers are able to research your business and contact you at a time that is convenient for them, increasing the availability of the product or service you provide.

Innovate

Using a website to promote your products and services will allow you to Update, Change or Add products easily and at a low cost (compared to the huge expense of producing paper based catalogues and brochures). Even a change of address or phone number becomes a straightforward transition conserving previous business relationships and allowing new customers to easily contact you. As always southcoastwebsites.co.uk are here to help and are more than welcoming to offer advise or assistance with after sales projects.