If you want your business represented 24/7
(like most of the business world),
NOW is the time for you to own a website!
Home and Garden Party™ has introduced direct online ordering,
as have many Party Plan companies.
In order for your customers to have the best service,
you MUST have a professional website!
Link to the HGP Online Catalog from your own site!
Build Your Website
You know what? I built my own website and am d-a-r-n proud of it! At my site, see what I created (with the help of a site builder from Internet Based Family). I checked out about half a dozen site builders and this was not only the easiest, but also the one with the most features. I have a lot of catalog pictures and didn’t have to worry about placement on my pages. Subscribe boxes and forms were already set up and there’s even online documentation.
I like this tool so much that I even signed on as an affiliate. That’s right, I’m hawking their services. But you want to know the difference between what I’m offering and what a click on their site will do?
TONS! I had to learn the hard way on how to:
ü Change my internet options to allow JavaScript so I could actually show pictures,
ü Use HTML and text editing to my greatest advantage,
ü Get my own domain name and why,
ü Learn about SEO, copy & publishing, conversion, link popularity, on and on...
ü Lots more! And I’m still learning…
When you choose to use my link, to build your site, I will make myself available to you for 30 days. Ask me those questions you’re too embarrassed to post on the forums. Ask how I did certain things. Ask any “newbie” question you want. And if I can’t answer it, I’ll direct you to an appropriate place to get help. That’s like having your own webmaster contract. (Even though I’m a webmistress…) I don’t claim to know it all – hardly! I’m just willing to share what I’ve learned and help you avoid some of the pitfalls.
And I’ll provide this information and my availability to you FREE. Gratis. Zilch. All I ask is that you subscribe to my forum/newsletter and confirm your subscription through the double opt-in confirmation process.* That’s it! Join the growing number of decorating enthusiasts at Decorating with HGPgal and get help with your own website. Such a deal!
If this sounds like something you could use, email me right now. Then go to my site at http://www.hgpgal.com and click on the “Lisa Recommends” page. Click on the link for the IBF website builder. Or you can just click here. Either way, you’ll go to their intro page and you can start your free 10-day trial right away. So cool! The best option is to sign up for six months. Don’t forget to email me to let me know this is something you want help with and I’ll be here for you for 30 days.
Happy building!
* If you are a Home & Garden Party Designer, you needn't subscribe to the newsletter.
To place an order:
Just contact Lisa DeClue via EMAIL
- or -
Bowse, shop, view and request the catalog online at
http://www.homeandgardenparty.com/home?webid=HGPgal.
We have all of your favorite home decor accessories!
Stoneware/Serveware, Framed Art, Jewelry
Bakeware, Food Items, Floral
Garden, Candles, Metal, Wood
Fragrance Lamps/Diffusers
Attention Home Busineess and Small Business Owners:
Do I Need a Web Designer?
When business owners decide to take business online, the question always comes up, “Do I need a web designer or can I build my own website?”
Both options are very viable, but you need to decide what’s best for you and your business. Here are some things to consider:
If you hire a web designer, you don’t have to worry about learning how to build a website – which is a relief to many people. This means you can concentrate on the more important tasks of your business. However, do realize that building a website is not as technical as it has been in the past. There are plenty of web-building options that are basic point-and-click technology.
If you work with a designer, you will be subject to that designer’s schedule. Designers have other clients to manage and they need to prioritize any updates or changes you need to make to your website. This can be a drawback because the Internet is an amazing marketing medium where it’s easy to make quick changes and test out new marketing ideas at minimal cost. When your business needs to wait for a designer to make changes, you may fall behind in your development.
Still, if you build your own website, there may be a time where you need to turn to a designer or a programmer if you need special features on your website. Of course, you can learn how to do all these things if you’re so inclined, but it can be a time-consuming and sometimes complicated task. This means if you need a message board, shopping cart or other special function, you may need to turn to a designer or a programmer for that task.
Overall, if you want to save money and have more control over your web presence, you will want to have a hand in your own web development. You might choose to use a site builder that offers many of the features you are looking for (ex. shopping cart, mailing lists, etc.) and uses the point-and-click technology mentioned earlier. That way, it’s easy for you to create an online presence without a huge learning curve and you still have time to focus on the more important aspects of business.
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