In this section we will dispel some common misconceptions about Websites, the Internet and what they can do for your Business. Click on "True or false?" to find out whether these statements below hold any truth.

Q1. A Website is only useful for blue chip Companies. True or false?

Q2. A Website is only useful if it's capable of handling on-line orders, process credit cards on-line and manage e-commerce in general. True or false?

Q3. With all these flash graphics and information rich pages these Websites must be really expensive. True or false?

Q4. The Internet is a truly international environment, so it's only suitable for Companies that can manage customers worldwide. True or false?

Q5. A Website is something intangible, "floating" around in what often referred to as "cyberspace". True or false?

Q6. A Website has no financial value and is not an asset to my business. True or false?



A1. False! The majority of Business Websites are actually owned by small to medium enterprises, as well as home Businesses and local Businesses. Back

A2. False! The majority of Business Websites are not designed with on-line order processing (e-commerce) in mind. Most commercial Websites are intended to generate on-line leads (prospects) or drive visitors from the site to your real-world business. A Website is an excellent way of getting or keeping in touch with new and existing Customers alike, by means of a medium that provides much more information than even the most expensive methods of advertising could offer. Back

A3. False! The cost of Website design has come down tremendously is the last years. A top quality typical 5 page Website is very much within budget of any business, regardless of their size. Back

A4. False! The majority of Business Websites are not intended to service customers from all corners of the globe. Most Websites are in fact very demographically targeted and therefore local Businesses benefit from having a Website as well. Back

A5. False! A Website is really nothing more than a set of files that reside on a remote computer, known as a server. Unlike the files on the hard drive of your computer, Webfiles can be accessed by anyone with Internet access. Back

A6. False! A Website is part of the assets of your Business and adds value to it just like any other tools, equipment or fixtures and fittings do. Back