By J. Carlton Ross
Graphics And Images
Graphics and images add to your web site’s appearance in
many ways other than as visible descriptions of your
products.
Colored
and Textured Fonts and Backgrounds add dimension and personality as well
as expression and taste. It is very important to include some graphics and images otherwise
your pages can become static and boring. But don't over do it. Too much
of a good thing will make your page too busy and confuse or turn off
visitors. Do experiment but keep in mind the tastes of your potential
clients.
The drawback of course is they take longer to load. The Use of
alternate text or alternate images is essential so as to not lose the
customers interest as he waits for the larger files to load
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Animation, Sound And Effects
Animation, sound and special effects are a dynamic way of adding
spice to your storefront and they give a client reason for coming back
again and again.
A sound file message from you or a dynamic animation can bring your
site alive as no image or graphic can.
LINKS
Links systems designed with graphics,
images or text are the way your customer navigates his way through your
web site. A good practice is to design your navigation links so they are
consistent throughout your site. Your customer should be able to access
information immediately from any other page.
Incoherent fumbled link systems are the main reason customers leave
your site for your competitor. Make it easy for him to access your pages…especially
your order pages.
Controlling Your Traffic
Trading reciprocal links with complimenting sites or affiliates are
your chief means of acquiring traffic.
Any link a customer uses to leave your site should lead him to an
affiliate site where a purchase will net you a percentage of the sale.
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You’ve Got E-MAIL
Links by e-mail are the most important way for your customer to
contact you.
E-Mail is the number 1 Customer Relations and Marketing Tool
available to you. Customer relations are primarily carried out by e-mail
and you should be prepared to answer inquiries ASAP.
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Auto-Responder Magic
E-Mail Mailing Lists
Auto-responders are a courtesy tool that returns a confirmation
e-mail upon receipt of a customer’s
inquiry.
Collecting past customers e-mail addresses is a built in way of
starting a mailing list to send information about future products,
services, sales, promotions and web page updates.
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E-Mail Marketing Strategies
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OPT-IN E-MAIL
Add a Guest Book or run a contest to build a Opt-in list. When your
visitor signs up ask them if they would like to receive e-mail or a
newsletter about sales or promotions
Create your own E-zine as a follow-up newsletter to keep your
customers updated on sales and special promotions.
Remember to add a benefit such as coupons, Informative articles,
contests, give-a-ways etc.
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MARKETING YOUR WEB SITE STOREFRONT
Many
people think a web site is a modern type of advertising. Owning
a web site on the WWW is like having a storefront on any street
USA. You have to let people know your business address and ways
to contact you.
Don’t
let "Technology"
blind you to the facts. Your web site is a
storefront amongst millions
of other web site storefronts.
Without Marketing, Development, Advertising and Promotion your storefront web site has as little chance of success as the storefront owner down the block who doesn’t
promote his brick and mortar business.
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THE
DAILY E-MARKETING PLAN
Advantages
Of Owning A Web Storefront
There are many advantages of having a web site versus a brick and
mortar storefront so be prepared to educate yourself on the differences.
Rent and utilities are low. No danger from flood or fire. No shoplifting
and employee costs are minimal depending on how large a website you
want.
Advertising, promotion and such is a must on the Internet and it is
important to educate yourself about the methods inherent to this new
technology.
CONTENT IS KING
Add Content That Is Relevant To Your Customers Interests Like
Weather, Music, News And Sports Articles even if you have to write the
articles yourself. Chat rooms, link pages, product info pages, consumer
articles, comparison shopping charts etc.
You Have To Give Your Customer A Reason To Visit Again and Again
Aside From Your Outstanding Products or Services
THE RULE
Control Where Your Customer Goes When He Leaves Your Site.
The Back Button Leads To Nowhere As Far As Your Business Interests
Are Concerned
Check Out Your Exit Links And Make Sure They Represent Your Values
And Those Of Your Customer.
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LIVING OFF THE NET

THE WILD WILD WEB
Be cautious when you contract a company to help you market your Web
Site. The Web can be like the Old West with its Gun Slingers and Cattle
Rustlers. Do your Research before you hire any company.
Read and then Read some more. There are many outstanding and
informative books about doing business on the Internet at your disposal.
Common Business Sense
Use
The Same Business Sense You Use When Making Decisions About Your Regular
Business Affairs. The Internet Is No Different
Visit web sites that offer articles and other resource information.
Internet Business Organizations are also helpful
Yes, The Better Business Bureau has a web site. There are many web
sites available on-line to keep you aware of current scams, technology,
marketing ideas etc. as part of being a member of the web business
community.
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