As far as I'm concerned, if you're in business, a web page
is just like having a business card. (Then when you have a
web page, be sure to put it on your business card!)
I am amazed how many people regularly surf the web, have a
business, and just don't think that having a web site
applies to their business. Did you know that many people
will go to a retailers web site, see what they have, then
drive down to the retailers store?
If you can follow directions, you can probably build a web
site. It's not as hard as you think. But it takes a little
concentration.
Once you have a web site, there is a whole new world of
possibilities.
 | Create a signup page to build your email list. |
| Publish your movies (using our Vidport program).
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| Put on a map to your location. |
| Put on a picture of your store, the hours, etc. |
| Mention other items that you sell. |
| Create a page just for up and coming releases. |
| etc. |
I'm sure you can think of quite a few more things to
add to this list.
You can actually purchase a domain name, and have it
hosted for a year for around $50.00.
If you're interested in building your own web site, let me
know. If I see a lot of interest I'll create a web page on
our site that will give you step by step instructions on
acquiring a domain name and a place to host it.
The other alternative to creating your own web site is to
pay a monthly charge. There are a couple of places I am
aware of that send out a weekly email to your customers
telling them what new releases are coming out.
One is VPD at http://www.vpdinc.com/
The other is Ingram at http://www.ingramentertainment.com/
We have a few customers that are paying I believe around
$20 a month for these services. You may also have to
belong to them (they are distributors) in order to use
their email service. (check with them for details).
The only drawback I can see to these services is they may
promote movies that you may not be purchasing. Other than
that, they are always on time. I know, I subscribed to my
customers web services for each one of the above
distributors.
