I have been asked numerous times about the necessity of having a website. After asking the same questions I developed a quiz. Not all questions have the the same value but answer each question honestly before looking at the scoring criteria. (For scoring, go to www.easywebdesignbasics.com and click on the Quiz link.) Here are the basic questions:
Question 1 - Do you have an interest or hobby that you spend at least two hours a month pursuing?
Question 2 - Are you interested in earning additional income?
Question 3 - Can you spare a couple of hours a week to learn something new?
Question 4 - Do you have a product or service you are currently selling or plan to sell in the near future?
Question 5 - Are you interested in saving time and money?
Question 1 - Do you have an interest or hobby that you spend at least two hours a month pursuing?
Most of us have several interests or hobbies. I like photography, hiking, teaching, learning, video, reading and the list goes on and on. However, there are only a couple of interests that I can actually enjoy regularly due to lack of time. It is the ones that you actually make time for that relate to having a website.
Let's say that you actually spend an hour a week on gardening. Are you aware of the massive number of people who are also interested in gardening and have websites on this topic? Do you realize the amount of information you can get from fellow gardeners? But most importantly, do you understand how many fellow gardeners would benefit from your expertise?
You need a website to share what you have learned from practical experience. Your website can steer beginners in the right direction to avoid mistakes that you made.
Question 2 - Are you interested in earning additional income?
I haven't met one person who has said no to this question.
Question 3 - Can you spare a couple of hours a week to learn something new?
Designing a website will require you to learn some new skills. Don't worry, these are not difficult skills to learn but it will take time. There is a minimal financial investment. You can use free editors and free software to upload your web site. All you would have to pay for is a domain name and hosting. However, if you go with a blog you don't have to spend any money!
Question 4 - Do you have a product or service you are currently selling or plan to sell in the near future?
If you answered yes to this question and do not have a website, then you need to get started now! Whatever you sell, a website is a great way to advertise. You can target your website to the specific type of client you are looking for. You direct your prospect to your website and let it presell your product.
It does not matter whether you are local or worldwide. Let your website expand your business.
Question 5 - Are you interested in saving time and money?
Whether you use a website to help others or advertise your products and services, you can leverage the Internet to ave you time and earn extra income. Website can save you time by information access. For example, I am asked the same questions over and over and now just send people to a special page where they can find the answers. This save me a lot of time.
You can provide great detail about your products and services for others to read and even buy without taking your time.
As the saying goes, “Saving times saves you money.” You also save money by consolidating resources and increasing you use of free online advertising
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Linda Joseph is an educator, consultant and coach. She has taught several classes on Internet basics and www.easywebdesignbasics.com/" target="_blank">web design. Internet business consulting is her passion. She also manages a protege program for families interested in starting their online business. To learn the basics of web design, go to www.easywebdesignbasics.com.
