Is the Internet Connection Earning It's Keep?

A. Internet Cost/Benefit Should be Monitored 1. What level of access is needed? a. Dial-up, normal phone line {Lowest Level ($18-$50/month) b. ISDN ($65-$150/month) c. Dedicated line ($125-$175/month) d. Dialup LAN ($125-$175/month) e. Dedicated Line/LAN, Frame Relay {Highest Level ($300/month) All of the above except the normal line Dial-up have significant set up & equipment cost. Also, generally more Web Page storge space and hit rates are allowed as your service costs increase 2. Monitor Results a. Internet as a resource or marketing will be supplemental, not a replacement for traditional methods b. Determine a way to monitor effectiveness * Surveys * Compare names from Web page check-ins & email with actual sales or jobs B. Be prepared to increase your access level as your effectiveness increases 1. As a result of self monitoring 2. As a result of provider notifying you of surpassing the allowed hit rate limit for your service level

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