Increased Visibility
Marketing your organization on the Internet provides unlimited global access to your Web site
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year! Internet users in your neighborhood, and from
over 130 countries around the world, will be able to view your Web site.
The Web is a powerful marketing tool that when used in conjunction with traditional marketing
avenues can increase exposure to your products and services, improve your image, create an
on-line presence, and support your current marketing efforts at an incredibly low cost.
Lower Advertising Costs
The relatively inexpensive nature of Internet advertising makes it a very attractive option for
businesses to advertise their products. Many companies put their advertisements only on the Web
because it costs less and reaches more potential customers. Internet advertising is much lower
in cost than most traditional advertising because the technology makes it easier -- and cheaper
-- to reach interested customers worldwide.
Direct Marketing
Advertisers are moving rapidly to get their messages to millions of potential customers through
full-color graphics and compelling information that can be put on the Web. The Web’s most
effective promotional tool has been its ability to carry messages of marketing and communication
professionals to targeted groups.
In addition, the Internet hosts a desirable demographic market. The basic demographics of
Internet users are as follows:
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Median age - 35 years
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Median income - $60,000
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65% - B.S. degree or higher
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65% - Male
Revisions on Demand
Because your advertisement is electronic, your company has the flexibility to make low-cost
changes to your Web site frequently to update information and to advertise special promotions
and events.
Customer Service
In contrast to traditional marketing, which is essentially one-way communications to relatively
large audiences with varied interests, electronic marketing on the Web develops an affinity
between the company and client through a closer, more intimate relationship. Customers can
more quickly navigate a friendly graphical interface than they can most voice menus, which
many find annoying.