What's your Scenario?
Planning an online store can be confusing. There are lots of choices to make. The following are the scenarios of three web entrepreneurs. They all have different backgrounds and objectives, making their choices as individual as they are. Read on and see if any of these people have a situation similar to your own. While you may find a different solution works for you, at least you'll have an idea of how you can mix and match the offerings of Hostess Web Hosting and complimentary companies to make an online store that's perfect for your needs.
Are You . . .
1. Starting from Scratch?
You're brand new to the web, let alone Internet Commerce. You're not sure which end is up, and the idea of learning HTML scares you to death. So you go and get yourself a copy of Microsoft FrontPage, get an account with Internet Secure, and sign up for Hostess Web Hosting's Standard Hosting package. That way, you can create your store using the same software you're using to create the rest of your site. It's a slow and gentle introduction to the world of web publishing.What you'll need . . .
- Standard Hosting Account
- Internet Secure
2. Adding a Store to Your Successful Web Site?
HTML, quite frankly, bores you. You've been there, done that. You want power, real power, and if you make a little money, that's great. If you're not signed up already, you may want to consider our Advanced Hosting Account. You'll have your pick of powerful technologies such as Cold Fusion and Active Server Pages that allow you to build your own online store. It will have all the features you want because you'll build it yourself. Once you're ready to go, you'll want to sign up for a credit-card processor such as CyberCash and your own VeriSign ID for server security.What you'll need . . .
- Advanced Hosting Account
- CyberCash
- VeriSign ID
3. Adding a Web Presence to Your Physical Store?
You're the new blood in your family business. You're all set to make your mark by setting up an online storefront. You're confident in HTML, but don't really feel like learning new software to get the job done. With our Merchant Account, your programming days are over. It's all set up for you, all you have to do is add your personal touches, and of course a few products! Since your business has been around for decades, you're an old pro at processing credit cards. All it'll take now is a VeriSign ID and your online customers can shop in the same comfort and with the same confidence as your regulars.What you'll need . . .
- Merchant Hosting Account
- VeriSign ID
The Choice is Yours
While the above scenarios may not match your circumstances, we hope we've given you some ideas you can use to put together a store that almost runs itself 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
