Title: 
Marketing Your Business Online

Word Count:
440

Summary:
If you are running a business it is important to make use of the advantage of the web. But marketing online has never been easier.


Keywords:
internet, marketing, web, design


Article Body:
You would rarely find these days a household or person who does not have access to a computer or the Internet. Thus, it is needless to say that if you are running a business it is important to make use of the advantage of the web. But marketing online has never been easier. There are steps you have to consider to successfully market your business online.

1. You need to obtain a good domain name. A domain name refers to the internet address that allows computer users to find your site. In choosing your domain name make sure that it is easy to spell and easy to remember. Likewise, make sure that it has not been trademarked by another person. 

2. Create a professional looking site. People often look for websites that they feel they can trust. If your site radiates an aura of professionalism, visitors will be encouraged to stay for a while and even make a purchase. Bear in mind that the website is a reflection of your business so as much as possible make it radiate the professionalism in you. 

3. Build a site that is easy to navigate. Nothing can discourage a visitor than a site that takes ages to load. If your site takes longer than twenty second to load, chances are visitors will click away from your site. Make sure that it is easy for your visitors to find what they need to know. Take a look at some of the great sites out there. Studying their site can help you plan how to design your website. 

4. Build an email list. Email marketing is one of the best and cheapest ways to market online. It is ok to send email notices about your products or services to people who have shown interest in your company. This is one way of communicating with your customers and potential customers. You have to make sure though that you have set forth a Privacy Policy on how you will use any personal information. Likewise, remember that emails are still considered as personal forms of communication so make your letter conversational and friendly.

5. Buying banner ads can enhance the visibility of your site. Just make sure that the ad is visually appealing with link to a particular page on your site. 

6. Provide great customer service. A satisfied customer will keep on coming back to your site. Thus, give great customer service support all the time. 

These are just a few tips to consider in successfully marketing your business online. There are other ways to make you business shine in the virtual market. But consider adding these marketing options in your promotional arsenal.