If you have read any of my business guides it didn’t take long to see that I really value the proper use of the internet.  Today, if you are not taking advantage of a simple web site to promote your business, you are really missing the boat.

I always used my web address in advertising on my trucks, business cards and all types of advertising.  There is no doubt it brought me tons of business which I would never have seen without it.  My sites have developed into retail outlets in recent years but the main purpose was always to present a detailed description of my services.

I have to admit that years ago it was quite easy to get lost in the hidden costs of creating and publishing a web site but today things are much easier.  Most guys when starting a business are interested in getting their new equipment and getting to work.  Who wants to waste time trying to figure out the details of making a website.  After all, you have to find a web host who isn’t going to rip you off.  Then you have to either learn how to actually create a web site or hire someone.  Most new business owners are concerned of any “hidden costs” that will kill them before they can get into profit.  This is the point where most guys decide to place their website on the back burner so to speak as they go about trying to earn a living.

But the simple fact is that you should rate getting a website right up to buying your first business cards.  In fact, you should have the site before you buy those cards.  I cover all this in the carpet cleaning business plan on site but I know there are still guys who don’t buy into this at all.  Your website serves as a full business brochure and enables you to use less expensive means of advertising while sending interested people to your web address where you “sell your specific service.”

To make things easier for those just starting out, I’ve finally got some help available for a quick website to help promote your business.  If you want to do-it-yourself, I highly recommend hawkhost.com web hosting business.  I personally use them and their service is great and dependable and their costs are very low.

Now if you want a bit of help, I have started a basic web site service to help you get online.  All your total costs are presented upfront and you are guaranteed of getting your site online within a few days and not weeks or months as is the case with some large companies.

Whichever way your decide to go, just be sure to view your web site as the basis of any advertising for your new business.  You won’t be disappointed.