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WEBSITE FAQ's FOR CLEANING SERVICES
Q - DOES MY BUSINESS REALLY NEED A WEBSITE?
A - If you have a local service business, then you need a website. Websites have become a valuable marketing tool for service businesses, especially carpet cleaners. They not only attract new prospects, but can also help you to communicate far better with your existing customers.
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Q · WHAT KIND OF WEBSITE WILL ATTRACT ATTENTION TO MY BUSINESS?
A - A simple well designed (UNCOMPLICATED) website can attract a lot of attention. But, you must understand that it doesn't just happen! You must work at it consistently.
Research Indicates That Visitors Like Sites Which:
- Are easy to get around in . . .
- Well designed (looks good, but not "space age")
- Have alternate contact information, your phone number and mailing address (VERY IMPORTANT)
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Q · HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO CREATE A WEBSITE?
A - It is different in each case, and is dependent on many variables such as site size, complexity, etc. I recommend that you start by using a "TEMPLATE" concept. A template-based system lets you modify a professionally-designed template to create a unique Website for your business. The only requirements are your knowledge of your business, and your active imagination. In most cases a template project, depending on you, can be completed in several days. A customized website can be completed in anywhere from 1 to 4 weeks.
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Q - HOW DO I GET STARTED?
A - FIRST- you need to decide what website package you will most likely want, template or customized.
SECOND- you need to accumulate any text and graphics (logos, product images, etc.) you want to use on your website.
THIRD- You can get started on your template or submit the data to your design person, depending on your choice in step one.
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Q · ONCE MY WEBSITE IS COMPLETE, THEN WHAT?
A - Once a website has been created, it needs to be stored on a web-server (THIS IS CALLED HOSTING), so it can then be viewed by your potential prospects & customers on the internet.
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Q · HOW MUCH DOES HOSTING COST?
A - Hosting packages start as low as $20.00 per month, depending on your usage requirements. Probably $20. will give all you will ever need.
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Q - WHAT IS A DOMAIN NAME, AND DO I NEED ONE?
A - An example of a domain name is www.yourcompany.com. You can also use a catchy name that people will easily remember if you do not want to use your company name, or if your company name is not available. Domain names cost in the range of $20.00 per year.
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