Whether it be a home business or a major corporation, a company undertaking the construction of a Web site needs to follow some basic rules, experts say. Keep things simple. Web designers sometimes have a tendency to overdo a site with graphics, information and even sound. Besides overwhelming the viewer, such features also increase the time it takes for a site to load itself into someone's computer. If the wait is too long, customers may scoot off to another site.
Simplicity also makes it easier to convey a message, experts say.
Find a reliable host computer. To run a Web site, one needs to store it in a server that is tied into the Internet. The server essentially acts as the gateway that gives the Internet's millions of users access to the Web site. Prices can depend on the amount of memory the site takes up, the amount of Internet traffic it generates and whether the firm hosting the site also is involved in its design and maintenance. Make your site interactive and informative.