| Using an
online website builder is a quick and easy way to build your
web site - all you need is a web browser.
What is an Online
Web Site Builder?
An online website builder is a software application
that runs on a web server, which enables you to use a standard
web browser to build your web site online - no programming
knowledge or training is required. Online web site builders
are normally easy to use and you can build a basic web site
in a matter of minutes.
However, to put together a reasonable web site
you need some preparation before you start. Here are
a couple of points to consider -
- Make a list of all the pages and sub pages you want on
your website (a simple page hierarchy).
- Write up the content for your key pages, and have your
company logo, slogan and other special images ready for
upload to your website.
What
to look for when choosing an Online
Web Site Builder for your Insurance business?
- Do you like the templates they offer?
- Browse through their web site templates. Also, ask
what level of customization they can do for you. Most providers
will gladly integrate your logo or special graphics on request.
- Do you need eCommerce facilities?
- If you are going to sell on the Internet you need to be
able to take credit card payments.
- Can you upload images/logos etc? -
To personalise your web site you will need to add your company
logo and maybe some pictures or images of your product so
you will need this facility from your web site builder.
- How easy is it to use? - Most are
easy to use but try it first.
- Can I add extra pages? Is this limited?
- Some of the cheaper web site builders have page limits.
This is fine if you only want a 5 page web site but do check
if you are likely to need more.
- Do you get your own domain name? Can
your transfer your existing domain? - It is better to
have your own domain name (eg www.yourname.com).
Some website builders just give you space on their domain
so your web site address would be www.sitebuildername.com/yoursitename
which does not look very professional.
- Do you get email accounts/email forwarding?
- You want an email address which relates to your web site
that can be forwarded to your email. (eg yourname@yoursite.com)
Check out SiteWizard
- your online web site builder. Sitewizard for Insurance
Professionals is a package/service where your website is customized
and handed over to you after it goes live. You will be trained
to maintain your completed website online once your new site
is up and running. |
