Web Resources > Your Web Site Purpose
There
are some common steps for all web sites, but some are different depending
on what the purpose of your site is. Select the type of site you have
in mind from the list below and we will explain the steps toward a successful
site. Click on the heading of each description to jump to the detail page
that describes the steps. If the type of site you have in mind does not
exactly match the headings below, find the one that most closely matches
your needs. The web resources section of FindMyHosting.com contains many
valuable resources to help you succeed.
| Some Different Types of Web Sites |
 A
Personal Site |
| An
Interest Group |
| Business
- Informational Only |
| Business
- Selling Goods Locally |
| Business
- Selling Goods Globally |
| A Personal Site |
| This type of site is not a business or commercial related site, it could be the type of site where you post pictures of your new baby for your relatives in another city to share, or maybe it's a personal home page. |
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| An Interest Group |
| This type of site is not a business or commercial site related site, it could be a site devoted to a hobby, a pop band, or a local interest group |
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| Business - Informational Only |
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This type of site is like an online brochure. You already have a business and you would like to have a web presence that describes your company. Typically you will give out the web address to clients on business cards and letterheads, but you probably won't expect to generate new business from clients finding your business via the web. Of course, although this type of site is not a place where you sell goods, you may choose to market yourself via the web also. This site may also be informational and not sell goods, but generate income from selling advertising. |
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| Business - Selling Goods Locally |
| This type of site complements a local business. It is part informational but you may also sell goods online. Your market is typically local. For example you might own a local flower shop and want to allow local customers to place orders over the web. |
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| Business - Selling Goods Globally |
| This type of business is a full blown e-commerce site. It maybe 100% online or it may complement an existing business. |
Finding Your Site's Purpose Resources
Business
Owners IdeaCafe - An outstanding resource
PowerHomeBiz
- Ecommerce Guides
Planning
A Web Site - A useful and helpful overview
