Top 10 Reasons You Need Your Own Website

If your business is a traditional offline business this list is for you. Getting online doesn't have to cost much. Though this is a business expense that can take your business to another level you can begin small and "grow as you go".

If you are thinking of starting a business online even as an affiliate marketer you will want to consider this list simply because you will want to create a list of your own customers not just let that list "escape" to the company of the affiliate program you are promoting. You will also want to brand yourself giving a reason for someone to buy from you rather some other affiliate.

Here is your list:

10. 24 hour availability for customer's questions, feedback and sales.

9. Retain old customers with premium service and expand to larger markets.

8. Room to say what you want - more than possible by news print, radio and TV.

7. 24 hour contact information to your business - including printable maps.

6. Free up time on the road and on the phone - answers available though FAQ's (frequently asked questions) Dedicate a page for these.

5. Provide easy means for anonymous customer feedback. Great for testimonials or improving customer appreciation.

4. Pictures of your products and business are worth 1000 words as the saying goes. (Don't forget that words will bring web searchers to your site so add great descriptions too.) Multimedia is becoming used more widespread as more people are choosing broadband connections so videos can do even more for demonstration your product/s 24/7. Audio of your voice or a professional voice over can help to earn you more credibility too.

3. Keep abreast of your competition. Get an edge.

2. Company forms - Price list, Products, Etc. can be easily downloadable from your website to your customers.

And the number one reason you need your own website......

1. *** All around upgrade to Your Business Professional Image.