Do you need a FLASH website? Or a blog-style content website? Or a combination of the two.
You've decided your small business needs an online presence, and your next consideration should be whether you should build your Web
site yourself or have it built for you.
You should consider the cost of the solution, the time and effort you want to devote to building a Web site, and the technical knowledge you possess for building a Web site.
Web Sites - Must-Haves:
- An easy, point-and-click building tool, with lots of professional designs and templates to choose from
- Web Hosting with an uptime of at least 99.9%
- Traffic reports for your Web site
- E-mail branded with the Web site address (example: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
- Search engine submission tools
- The ability to sell products online, like the option to add a PayPal® "Buy Now" button to the site
Web Sites - Will-Haves:
- One-on-one consultation with a professional Web designer to determine needs and specifications
- A monthly allotment of Web site modifications included in the price
- Easy-to-use editing tool for making your own updates at any time
- Web Hosting with an uptime of at least 99.9%
- Traffic reports for your Web site
- E-mail branded with the Web site address (example: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
- Search engine submission tools
- The ability to sell products online, like the option to add a PayPal® "Buy Now" button to the site with Web Site design packages.




