Why is internet marketing important?
April 27th, 2007 by Bo Loefstok-SchillemansTo keep ourselves informed of everything that is new in internet marketing, we read a lot at Dragonfly Media. Every morning we browse the web for new information and we test that information, we do not just accept that it is true.
It amazes me each day how much information is shared through the World Wide Web.
This morning I noticed an article that takes us back to the basics: Why Is Internet Marketing Important?
Internet marketing is a business imperative because the Internet is an irrevocable and unstoppable trend.
Even if you have a traditional “brick-and-mortar” business, you’ll lose valuable customers without an online presence. People routinely search for goods and services with their computers instead of picking up the yellow pages. If your business isn’t on the Web, customers will likely choose another company to do business with.
Also, online advertising is cheap. Adverting in the phone book or a newspaper is expensive, especially if you want an ad that has any presence on the page. An ad in an Internet directory is generally free, and you can put links directing customers to your Web site for more information. And because you can provide customers with a wealth of information, they no longer have to pick up the phone to get their questions answered.
Although you don’t need a Web site to register your site in an online directory, your marketing efforts will be much more effective if you have your own site. The first thing to do is register a domain name. The name of your business is usually a good place to start because it can help build your brand and will be easy for customers to remember. If that’s not available, you may have to settle for another name. Before you commit, give your domain name serious consideration; the name you choose will be your company’s online identity for years to come.
If you haven’t already, you’ll need to build a professional Web site. You can use templates provided by your Web host, hire a Web designer to develop your site, or use software to design it your self.
You can read the full article we found, including page two and a bunch of related content, at allbusiness.com.










April 27th, 2007 at 10:41 am
dude, your template is broken. in both firefox and IE.
April 27th, 2007 at 10:58 am
Jez,
Thanks, I’m looking at it right now.
It looks like it’s hanging in between requests to other services.