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   Tricks and Tips  

We have been developing websites for customers for more than 10 years and business applications for 17 years. In all that time, we have come to realize that most people want the same things on their websites in terms of general types of information. And, it turns out; most visitors are looking for the same general kind of information when they go to business website.

Custom websites tend to be expensive or look incredibly amateurish. We realized there was a need for inexpensive but professional looking websites. By following the information here, you will be able to create just such a website using our simple “point-and-click” site development tools.

Organizing your information

It is actually a fairly simple process to get your website up and running. Here are the suggested things you should do to make this happen:

  • On a piece of paper, write down your business hours.
    This may appear obvious but many SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) businesses don’t keep actual hours. You should do this for yourself and your business, not to mention your family. This information is used to tell your customers when you are available and if you are open (Small Business websites).
  • Write a brief two or three sentence paragraph that best describes your business.
    This will serve not only as your introductory paragraph in the listings and search results, but you should use it on your home page. When you click on the “Create Home Page” link, this information will automatically be drawn into the page. Then you add more information to make the page complete.
  • Write a brief history of your business including your experience and commercial customers you may have had.
    Do not name individuals without their permission in writing.
  • Decide which phone numbers, names and email addresses you want to use on your website.
    You must have at least one of each. Email can be had for free from many sources. If we provide an email address for you it is at an extra charge.
  • If you intend to sell products from your website, you will need to spend some time on organizing that data. You can always add to your website after you make it live.
  • Events and Specials
    Events and Specials allow you to make limited time “deals” available to your customers. An event is something that will happen at a specified time in a specified location. These can be added or changed at any time so you do not need them before you make your website live.
  • Announcements
    Announcements are just like events and specials. You can add them at any time and none are needed before you go live.

Download these 'User Documents'
 IdDocument NameFilenameversionDescription
Download3Business CategoriesBusiness_Categories.pdf2.0 This module will help you understand how to take advantage of business categories and sub-categories.
Download12Getting StartedGetting_Started.pdf2.1 This manual along with the "Member Worksheet" document will help you getting started with a website.
Download13Member WorksheetMember_Worksheet.pdf1.0 Use this with the "Getting Started" manual to help you get your website under way.
Download9Understanding Member TypesUnderstanding_Member_Types.pdf2.0 There are many possible types of membership in our mall. This manual will help you understand the benefits of each of these different member types.

Remember, the Point-and-Click Web Developer tool will allow you to get your site up quickly. Each step of the process will have instructions and examples of how to make your information available so you do not need any special knowledge or experience in getting your website up and running.

To see what your actual costs will be, use the Site Configuration Tool in the “Membership Enrollment” with no obligation. If you are ready to get your website up and going, simply complete the Enrollment Process. Otherwise, you can get an accurate estimate of when your website will cost you.

If there are specials running, you may need to contact the webmaster@ncwebapps.com for help with the current specials.