Web Site Pros and Cons

Recently I found myself in the unfortunate situation of not having access to the internet for a few days. I was trying to find a business number and called a friend for help. The conversation went something like this:



Me: Can you look up the number to Acme Dynamite for me?

Friend: Have you checked the yellow pages?

Me: Well, no, I can't access the internet.

Friend: Have you tried looking the in the actual yellow pages book?

Me: That still make those?



Mr. Kent lists many reasons to develop Web sites, such as on-line and off-line sales, especially by companies who are very specialized; customer service and technical support; to promote one's own ideas regarding any given subject; to promote a business; and meeting customers. At the time he wrote this book, his reasons for why someone should probably not have a Web site were understandable, especially in the case of a local small business owner. With the advent of sites like yellowpages.com, I wonder if he has re-thought this. I use the internet to find just about everything, local and otherwise.



I know someone who has a couple of businesses. The Web site for one business is simply a picture of the subject and a copy of his business card providing his name and number. A lot of his business comes from this site.



I'm stepping way out of my comfort zone with my decision to change careers. For too many years I placed limitations on what I could do and I've finally realized at 50 years old that as long I'm still breathing, the sky's the limit. In that same regard, if someone feels they could possibly benefit from a Web site, then they should go for it. It can be cheaply and if it doesn't work, at least they know they gave it a shot.



I refuse to let Mr. Kent start putting up roadblocks before I even get out of the driveway.





Source: Poor Richard's Web Site