Why Your Business Needs a Website

The importance of an online presence can often be lost on businesses that either feel they are doing okay with “business as usual” or are procrastinating due to the tough economic times. In today’s market it is utterly essential to be visible on the internet and to have a website, especially for small or local businesses that would otherwise not be able to reach such a broad audience.

In a good economy or bad, the marketplace is full of savvy customers that know what they want. Whether they are looking for the biggest bang for their buck or simply want to be a well informed consumer the search often starts with the internet. The majority of people generally begin their search for information, services and products online. Because of this it is imperative to make sure you and your business are out there and well represented. A website allows you to reach these customers, anywhere, anytime, 24/7. Today, a company without a website is getting left behind and losing out to the businesses that have put their best foot forward on the web. Basically, if you have a business then you should have a website.

So let’s say you have a web site, what does your website say about your business? Does it portray your business and its product/services the way it should? It is not enough to simply have a website, your website should look professional and be efficient. For many of your clients this will be their first impression of your business and you want to take that opportunity to grab your clients’ attention, hold their interest, and gain their trust.

Having a professional website does not need to cost an arm and a leg but be warned, cheap websites can do more harm than good and often times will lose the business customers. If this is the case it is better to have no website than a website that makes your business look bad. For many small businesses having a website can help level the playing field by conveying to customers all your company’s strengths while portraying the professionalism of a larger company. Every business is different so it is important to budget for your particular needs. A website can be a powerful marketing tool and will more often than not give you a great ROI (return on investment). Again, first impressions can be everything so it important that you be in control of yours.

Thinking2 specializes in database driven sites and content management systems (CMS) that allow you and your company to maintain and control your website’s content. We offer CMS packages starting as low as $2,000 with $50/month hosting and provide a wide range of web applications to help you run your business more efficiently. Basic web design and development services are also available.

BCS Recycling Specialists - Electronic Scrap Recycling

www.ScrapDr.com
BCS wanted a new and fresh look for its electronic scrap recycling division. We provided them with a new clean and current look that is also functional. The site incorporates an Order Form and RSS Feeds to keep visitors in the loop.

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Web Design & Development: Canoga Park, CA

Say "Thanks-A-Bunch" To Our Soldiers

www.ThanksABunch.org

BeProactive, Inc. is a non-profit organization that has a mission, a mission "to see that all Americans recognize our brave and unselfish active military personnel, wounded warriors and our disabled American veterans who have served and sacrificed so much for our country."

To share their mission they created ThanksABunch.org, a website that allows people to say "Thanks" to those that sacrifice so much. Contribution cards can be purchased and sent to America's Heroes, or can be delivered to the purchaser so that they can pass them out directly to America's Hereos. Cards that are given to our soldiers can be redeemed for food purchases at participating restaurants through Restaurant.com.

Thinking2 engineered a patriotic and soldier centered site that features America's Heroes and allows people to connect through Thanks-A-Bunch.

Web Design & Development: Santa Monica, CA

Servais Interiors: Thousand Oaks Interior Design Website

www.ServaisInteriors.com
Servais Interiors is a full service interior design and lifestyle company located in Thousand Oaks California and servicing Calabasas, Beverly Hills and the surrounding areas. Donna Cannava-Servais wanted a streamlined classic look that featured the company and it's designs in a beautiful way. Thinking2 created a simple backdrop to showcase the incredible images that are highlighted throughout the site.

An Image Gallery showcases various projects and details with an autoplay slideshow. The best part about this gallery is that it isn't Flash based so there is no load time and the client can add images at any time through the Thinking2 Control Panel.

In addition to a website, Thinking2 created a Logo for Servais Interiors that marries classic design with refined elegance.

Web Design & Development: Thousand Oaks, CA

Oak Park Update Gets Updated

After many great years it was time for OPU to upgrade it's website and it's look. Oak Park Update helps keep the residents up to date on the latest going on in their community. Not only is the site updated on a regular basis, but the site utilizes a Newsletter feature that allows them to send out Email Blasts to those on their Mailing List. This Email Marketing Solution is the reason why people in the area are able to stay so connected to the community.



Web Design & Development: Oak Park, CA