What kind of site do I need?
What kind of Website do I need?
Whatever your online goals are, a healthy choice of solutions are out there waiting for you. Your options will be guided by a few factors — namely your site's technology requirements, your budget, and your desire or time to maintain it yourself.
Why do you need this site?
- Provide information about your services and a means to contact you?
- Compliment offline business promotions?
- Sell products online?
- Position yourself as an expert in your field?
- Report on a topic with news, commentary, reader feedback, etc.?
- Build an online community with others who share your interests?
- A website that charges fees to access password-protected content?
- A non-profit advocacy or cause-related site?
Here's a brief overview of the more popular choices:
Brochure Sites
Comprised of static pages (meaning no databases are required), usually short and sweet (around 5 pages), with basic info about your company. Pages should include 'about us', your products/services and prices, and a means to allow site visitors to contact you. Main advantages are low development costs and no special hosting requirements. Professional design and well-written content will help brand your company like one of the big boys.
If you are comfortable with basic Web coding and have the proper software, you can easily update page content yourself. If not, a Web designer or programmer will be needed. Either way, an excellent option as a starter site to help you get out there and begin selling! Perfect for home-based businesses, consultants, and more.
atlantis 57 studios has packaged a powerful new business starter site kit that includes everything you need to get your business online — fast, super affordable and with a look and feel you'll be proud of.
E-commerce Sites
Ready to start selling online? atlantis 57 can get you up and running with the solution that's just right for you — and your budget. Based on your goals, resources and desired functionality — we'll provide the guidance that will best position you for success.
Whether you have just a handful of items to sell, or a growing product line, we deliver user-friendly, secure e-commerce sites. We can also help with customer acquisition and online marketing strategies that will get your online business off to a great start!
Business and Personal Blogs
Blogs have become an essential tool for any company or individual serious about promoting their business on the Web.
Done right, blogging is a great way to build credibility and develop sales leads. Blogs allow you to keep in touch with your customers, get their feedback, and build brand loyalty.
Individuals can use a blog to build a following and generate income from advertising, as there are easy ways to minimize the pages (like including Google's AdSense™, affiliate marketing programs, and more). It's a powerful tool helps level the playing field between entrepreneurs and well-established brands.
Our platform of choice is WordPress™, who boasts a massive following of users and developers (who are tirelessly upgrading its functionality.) We provide custom template design and hosting services, or can simply help you implement an existing theme.
Paid Membership Sites
If you can create content that people are willing to pay for, a membership site is a proven means of income. Your timing may be right as the concept of charging for online content is once again gaining popularity. Paid subscribers can exclusively download content, view videos, listen to PodCasts, and access any materials you allow, while non-members can only access limited information and content teasers. If you have specialized knowledge or experience in a hot topic, a membership or paid-subscriber website is a very attractive option.
We can guide you to the most flexible and cost-effective solution — allowing you to focus on site content, not coding.
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