Let us start with the Basics…

The first question to ask is do you know what a Web Site is?  Too many times you’ll see people get on the computer or internet and start working with things they really have no knowledge of, and in the end, end up causing more problems than they had before they started.

So, what is a web site? 

A set of interconnected webpages, usually including a homepage, generally located on the same server, and prepared and maintained as a collection of information by a person, group, or organization. (found at Dictionary.com)

The key word here is “information”.  The Web was and is intended to help people find “information” quickly and easily. Having a web site is not about showing off great graphics, although graphics are nice, it’s about communication.  The idea of having a “presence” on the web is getting information to others about your self, ministry, group, or business. 

When you create a website you create something that represents you or what you do.  A website should be an image of you.  It is important that you create an image that’s a professional true reflection of you, your ministry, your group, or your business.

The old saying “you get what you pay for” rings true when it comes to your “presence” on the web.  We hear from people all the time, “Why should I spend money on a website when a member of our group, or family, can do it for free?” The answer is simple.  When you have a website that is inadequately created, in the end, it will still cost you money.  Lack of professionalism can cause you loss of product sales.  You will still have to pay for hosting or maintenance of the site. 

We’ve seen, many times, people who have come to us because the person that was working on their site (for FREE) wouldn’t update their site regularly.  If you’re an artist, this can be hurtful to you.  You communicate to your fans through your website.  These people are in a bind.  How can you complain about that which you are getting for free.  Remember, when you PAY, you have the right to complain or just request a change.

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