Getting Your Business Online

Nolo, February, 2006 by Attorney Richard Stim

If you're looking for an efficient, relatively inexpensive way to reach customers, clients and fans, establishing a website can fit the bill in many respects. Your website can provide access to your business that is constantly and globally available to customers. If you want to invest a little more time and effort, your site can be used for direct sales -- a great way to increase your profits.

If you have a computer and you're willing to learn, you can probably have your website up and running in a few weeks. Creating and hosting a website can now be accomplished by even the most tech-challenged. If you've got other priorities, you can hire a website developer to custom design the site for you. Here are some quick solutions and pointers that will eliminate some of the mystery surrounding the creation of websites.

Information-Only Website

If you ...