I have an extra credit assignment; I could use some inspiration as I am struggling with it.
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Creating a Business Web Presence
Problem
In today’s fast-paced business environment, establishing a Web presence for a new business is critical. Having a Web site that is designed around the needs of customers is essential if a business is to compete in the 21st century. In this Team Time, you’ll research Web hosting options and providers for a start-up company.
Task
Your group has just received a request from a friend who is starting a new apparel company called Trendz. It will sell clothing designed by young, urban artists and will target active young adults who are skateboarders and snowboarders. Your friend wants to sell the clothing over the internet and needs your group’s advice as to where to deploy a Web site and what features to offer.
Process
1. Determine an appropriate domain name for the Trendz Web site. Make sure that the Web address you propose is available by using a Whois service such as whois.net.
2. Select a company that can cost effectively register the domain name you have chosen and host the Web site. Investigate companies such as Network Solutions, 1and1.com, Go Daddy, Tucows, and Yahoo!. You might also want to consider free hosting solutions from Google or Microsoft Office Live.
3. Investigate options such as Paypal, Google Checkout, Autherize.net, or Cyber Source and determine a provider for collecting payments from customers. Make sure to consider fixed monthly fees charged as well as per transaction fees.
4. Determine what shopping cart software will be necessary to manage customer orders. Volusion, Fortune 3, CS-Cart, and Early Impact are examples of companies that offer possible solutions.
5. Develop a PowerPoint presentation to summarize your findings and present your proposed solution to the class.
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