Issues Involved


Why Set Up This Web Site?

Part of the strategy involved in the decision process, is looking at the Pros and Cons of setting up a website. Usually it will h ighlight weaknesses in the initial concept and allow the webmaster to make informed decisions on whether to continue the project or scrap the idea.

Most of the time, websites are created onthe spur of the moment and they end up as white elephants; which distort the public image of the organisation of they crete an unnecessary strain on the organisaional resources.

Go to Top Reasons For Having a Website

  1. Create a gloal presence for the organisation
  2. Allows easy access to informaion
  3. Collect feedback 24 hours a day
There is, in fact, another reason for having a web site that, strangely enough, also qualifies as a reason not to have a web site.
  1. Everybody has one

Go to Top Reasons For Not Having a Website

No need for an Internet presence
Extra expenses due to training and redeployment of staff
Long-term responsibility as the site must be updated

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