The
world is changing. Technology is evolving the way we do business
and altering the way we live and interact. 5 years ago having
a website was a commodity--today it is a necessity. It is estimated
that 65% of U.S. households use the internet daily, with over
half of them shopping and spending money online on a regular basis.
Businesses that are not taking advantage of this massive market
are missing out on tremendious opportunities and profit potentials.
We
have entered the Digital Age.
The
business world will never be the same. E-commerce is transforming
the Internet from an information or entertainment resource to a
virtual marketplace with global exposure and incredible
profit potential. Never before has running a successful business
been so simple and cost-effective. We at RiverWind
Designs are here to cut through any
confusion surrounding what it takes to e-volve and help you seize
the incredible opportunities that the Internet has to offer.
Here
are some commonly asked questions:
The
most obvious benefit to having is a website is the opportunity
for an Online Brochure. The Online Brochure is a detailed presentation
about your company that reaches literally the entire world at
very little cost. Since space restrictions are rarely an issue,
you have the freedom and opportunity to hype your business product
or service at great length. In addition to a detailed sales pitch,
you can also display relevant photos, conduct E-Commerce transactions,
show a map and give directions to your location, and list company
contact information. These features ensure greater customer response
as you are extending your availability and exposure.
Secondly, a website helps a Small Business support its customers
as a helpful reference tool. At the website, customers can have
convenient access to product information such as product instructions
and product use 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the
year. In addition, you will be able to connect with your customers
even more by sharing your company background, current information,
and goals. This will go a long way in helping you to develope
lasting relationships and establishing a loyal customer base.
Used in this manner, a website is a powerful extension of your
customer service.
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Benefits are there to having an Intranet or Extranet Website?
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Nothing
compares to the efficiency and coordination possible within a
company that has an Intranet or Extranet Website. An Intranet
and an Extranet are virtually identical with one major difference.
An Intranet is a company's internal website hosted solely within
the company, not accessible outside of the company's internal
computer network, whereas an Extranet can be accessed, usually
via password, externally from anywhere.
Having an internal website devoted specifically to your company
has many benefits. Everyone in your company can have convenient
access to Data, Personnel Publications, Maintenance Manuals, Policies
& Procedures, Records, and Web-based Training in a well organized
website format. This promotes clear communication and understainding
within your company by ensuring that everyone is working from
the same foundation of information.
An
internal website can also be used for business operations. Your
ordering and shipping database as well as your customer directory
database can be available to every employee in a multiple user
interface, so that more work can be done simultaneously and efficiently.
An Intranet is more secure than an Extranet for sensitive data,
since it cannot be accessed outside of the company, however, the
advantage of the Extranet is that your employees and technicians
in the field can have instant access to relevant, job-related
data from anywhere at any time.
And
finally, an internal website Intranet or Extranet are a great
way to coordinate group efforts and enhance team spirit. Using
your internal website for employee recognition, discussion forums,
department roster, project collaboration, and internal scheduling
can help your company stay connected and keep your employees involved.
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What
Benefits are there to having a Streaming Multi-Media Website?
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Streaming
Multi-Media provides a company with the capacity to deliver
thier audio or video media to a geographically dispersed targeted
audience, employees, and partners worldwide via the Internet.
This is extremely beneficial for Media companies, Entertainment
companies, and Enterprise businesses.
With
Live or On-Demand Audio and Video Streaming, Pay-Per-View
Movies, or 24 x 7 Live Radio Broadcasting powered by our user-friendly
Media Console software, Multi-Media Streaming is now easier
than ever. The Media Console is our proprietary control panel
software developed specifically to help automate the digital
broadcasting process so you don't have to be an expert to
be professional.
Multi-Media
Streaming is ideal for Radio Webcasting, Product Demonstrations,
Marketing and Sales Videos, Commercials, Movie Trailers, Training
Seminars, Corporate Communications, or any other standard
media programming. No other medium provides such a powerful,
worldwide, multi-media vehicle for such low overhead. Use
the Internet to its fullest and webcast your message to the
world!
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How
many Options of E-Commerce are available?
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Advanced Shopping Cart :. |
This
is a full scale shopping cart, capable of handling up to 10,000
items. Easy to add, modify and remove products with simple online
form or upload your csv database file. Membership center, account
management, featured products, inventory management, unlimited categories
and self updating pages are just a few of the features. Easily integrates
with almost any payment processor. Each cart is fully customized
to your site.
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Standard Shopping Cart :. |
Holds
up to 1,000 items, unlimited categories and inventory management.
Easy to add, modify and remove products with simple online form
or upload your csv database file. Integrates with almost any payment
processor, including PayPal. Each cart is customized to your site.
Great
for sites selling services or a few products. Accept checks or credit
cards securely online through any payment processor.
Customers
can print order form and mail with check, money order or credit
card information.
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Email Online Quote Form :. |
This
quote form is designed for products that require calculation of
specific variables. Works as a great lead generator.
This
is the most basic e-commerce method. The customer contacts you via
an email link for further consultation. This works as a great lead
generator as well.
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Accept Payments Online :. |
The
ability to accept payments online is vital to the success of most
E-commerce retail sites, but where do you begin? Options include
payment processing with a merchant account such as Authorize.net
or third party payment processors such as PayPal or ClickBank.
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