As of November 2008, only around 30% of small businesses in the UK owned a business website [Source: Federation of Small Businesses]. We recently conducted a short study to find out the primary reasons that were preventing small businesses from promoting themselves on the Internet.

Here are the top three factors that stop business owners purchasing a website:

• Website not needed
• Price
• Lack of knowledge/understanding of computers and the Internet.

As I have discussed previously not all businesses need a website but for those that do, price (or perhaps, perceived price as website design tariffs vary so widely) and knowledge are the main preventative factors.

In an effort to make website ownership easier and more affordable for sole-traders, freelancers and tradesmen, we have developed The £99 Website. It is a basic single-page website package that provides the tools needed for the owner to make changes and updates when necessary. Additionally, like all websites provided by Shore Dutton, it is search engine friendly, user friendly, accessible and standards-compliant.

We are also offering a free consultation and full money-back guarantee for anyone that isn't 100% satisfied with their finished website.

Initially we will be running this offer for JUST ONE WEEK so contact us now 01212 888 608 or email us at info@shoredutton.com for an informal no-obligation chat about your website.

>> Click here for full details of The £99 Website

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