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Get the Web to Work
for Your Business
It's rare to find a
business without some form of Internet related
communication. There is email and web sites; ecommerce;
forums; even blogs. But how do you find out what's
best for your business or organisation, and where can
you find sound advice - whether you make your own or
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The UK Web Design Association
The UKWDA was established in 2001 to encourage and promote
industry standards within the British web design and new
media sector. The UKWDA is the largest internet
association in Europe. Members include the self-employed
through to international companies from many industry
sectors, including publishing, marketing, design,
ecommerce, television and education. |
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Internet Advertising Bureau UK
Whether you are new to the medium or an advertiser
already channelling part of your ad budget into online,
IABUK Guides can help you to get the most out of the
internet. |
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The Design Council
The Design Council have developed the 'Web Design for
Business' web site and online tool to help small and
medium sized businesses manage the process of designing a
web presence. Their work aims to enhance prosperity and
well-being in the UK by demonstrating and promoting the
vital role of design in a modern economy. |
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 Most Web
services are supposed to change how we design and execute
business solutions and project business persona. They even
offer opportunities to create company culture.
But to some, having
a web site or ecommerce store can sometimes be seen as
a marketing expense or goal, rather than an essential part of
a businesses inventory and arsenal.
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Business Link Somerset
This web site is the local Business Link site
that offers a variety of business
advice and information on other business subjects. The link
above will take you direct to the Technology
and Ecommerce section. |
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In 2005 the DTI decided to provide improved access to
web design and ecommerce business advice by merging it's own content and
services with the DTI-backed national Business Link portal.
Information web sites and ecommerce can be found on the
Business Link web site:
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So
if it's not marketing then what is it? Web design is
ultimately a combination of art, marketing and engineering to
give users what they want. In return business can achieve: 
We hope that you will find all these answers and
more by viewing the resources on this page.
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