However, it should be noted that officially, monuments and other tourist sites are open until 3:00 PM, while in reality, some of the less frequented sites may close earlier (2:00 PM). While there are many restaurant (though not all) open to tourists, many may not serve alcoholic beverages during Ramadan. However, almost all larger hotels, as well as smaller hotels that cater to tourists will be completely operational, including their bars, and they will serve alcoholic drinks as usual.

Spending the holy month of Ramdan in Egypt is different than elsewhere. Other than the rituals practiced during that month, certain social habits of Egyptian Muslims are much different than A street in Egypt during Ramadan with a display of Fanous, the Ramadan lanterns. Photo by Diaa Khalil anywhere else.

Ramadan is a month that follows the lunar calendar, the basis of the Islamic (or Hijri) calendar. With an eleven-day offset from the Gregorian (western) calendar, the exact timing of Ramadan during the year is variable, sometimes falling in summer and sometimes in winter. The first day of Ramadan too is variable, since “Sha’aban”, the preceding month, sometimes has 29 days and sometimes 30 days. Astronomical calculations are utilized to detect the birth of the new moon, yet the cornerstone remains to be its visualization after sunset. Ramadan lasts for 29 or 30 days, as do most lunar months.

The holiness of this month comes from the fact that it marks the day when the Holy Spirit, Gabriel, started the transmission of God’s message to the prophet Mohammad, fourteen centuries ago. The exact date has never been identified, but it is believed to be on one of the last ten days of this month, which Muslims call “Lailat el-Qadr”. According to Islam, the month is dedicated to prayers, as it is believed that it is an occasion to wash one’s sins away and enjoy God’s unlimited mercy.

People eating al fresco during Ramadan (after sun set)The principal ritual during Ramadan is fasting. This entails abandoning eating, drinking, smoking or sinning, even if minor, throughout the whole day, from dawn to sunset. Though the usual daily practice is in most ways normal, Muslims prefer to spend more time praying or reading the Qora’an, particularly at night.

The daily meals become limited to two, the first of which is the “iftar” when fasting is broken just after sunset. The iftar can be a real bonus to tourists, as many of the hotels offer highly competitive specials for ifar.

The timing of the second meal, “sohour”, is variable according to personal preference, but usually delayed as much as possible until just before dawn. In between “iftar” and “sohour”, people are allowed to eat as they wish.

What makes this month different in Egypt? A long time ago, Egyptians adopted certain social habits during this month that are not directly related to religion. Officially, the working hours are diminished to allow more time for prayers. People usually sleep very late and spend considerable time in the mosques. The traditional practice starts immediately after sunset, which is announced to people through all mosques by the ritual “azan”, or the call for prayers. Once, beginning in the 16th Century, it was the habit of the Egyptian government to fire a canon which could be heard throughout Cairo to announce end of the daily fast. This loud shot was fired from the Citadel over the “el-Moqattam” mountains. Modern technology has replaced this habit so that now announcements are made on radio and TV.

“Iftar” is considered the main meal of the day during Ramadan and is often very rich. Any type of food might be served, but traditionally the desert almost always includes “konafa” or “qatayef”. The former is a cake-like food made of wheat with considerable sugar, honey, raisins and different types of nuts. The later is almost the same, but takes the shape of a small circular cake, which is folded to include nuts and raisins.

A modern Ramadan fanoosSince Ramadan is considered to be the most joyful month of the whole year, children also have their share of fun. The “fanoos” or lantern is a must for every kid. These are traditionally made of tin and colored glass, with a candle inside. More modern examples are battery operated, but really lack the spirit (though each year there seems to be a trend to see who can produce the most snazzy fanoos). All mosques and streets during the whole month are full of colored lights in a festival fashion, and in the past, children played in the streets with their lanterns, singing “wahawy ya wahawy”. This tradition is still practiced, though rarely now in the streets, except in middle class or poor neighborhoods, and in the countryside.

With the introduction of TV in the 1960’s, traditions changed. TV transmissions lasts 24 hours a day, and the programs include too many new serials and movies. More than half of the serials produced by the Egyptian TV are broadcast during Ramadan for the first time. another traditional program is the “fawazeer”, which is a daily riddle usually broadcast during a comedy or musical show. The family is usually gathered around the TV for long hours, if they do not go for prayers. Nuts are consumed as a snack, together with a traditional drink “qamar el-deen1″ which is made of apricot. Most people prefer to spend at least the first day in an extended family reunion, gathering in the home of the grand parents’.

Setting up tables in the street for iftar.After the first few days, people start to go out after “iftar”. Hence, many gatherings between families, friends or colleagues take place for the main meal, and for socializing afterwards. since many people prefer to spend their time in the old fashioned atmosphere of cafes, many hotels now actively market their facilities for this festive occasion. Today, it has become a tradition for all 5-star hotels to erect a large tent, furnished in the old Arabian decoration, where people enjoy their time listening to old traditional songs and music. It all recalls memories of the old classical days. “Sheesha” or water-pipes are smoked almost continuously.

Sports are also popular during Ramadan. Most clubs arrange minor tournaments, especially for football (soccer). Many people of all ages participate in games, including the elders who compete with their peers. It is not unusual to find many professional football players among these teams of amateurs. The issue is not to win, but to share. In poor districts where no clubs are available, the youth and children can utilize a side street or alley as a football field. During Ramadan, people become very tolerant of such activities, though they are not encouraged during other times of the year.

The show continues until late at night, and sometimes right up until the dawn prayers, after which people finally sleep. Of course, not everyone follows this routine. Many somewhat older people find it difficult to keep pace with these celebrations, and of course some must continue to work (for example, those in the tourism business). In the old days, the tradition was for man called a “mesaharaty” to walk down the streets before dawn with a drum. He would wake up the people by singing and calling their names. The mesaharaty was not paid a fixed salary but received donations, and though this profession is now extinct, amateurs continue to practice the tradition.

The worst experience a student might experience is if Ramadan coincides with exams. If possible, the exam timing is shifted by the school or university. But if this is impossible, then the fun may be lost. The majority of people fast during Ramadan, though according to Islam, the sick, travelers, elders and children are not required to follow this requirement. Since the days are longer in summer and the weather is hot, fasting sometimes become difficult. Children usually start demanding that their parents allow them to fast at an early age, though they are usually not allowed to do so before the age of ten, and then only for a short duration. The sick also try to fast, though of course this may be very difficult for them.  In fact, no one would ever wish to miss a single day of fasting during this month, although it is possible to compensate later. It is not just the religious obligation, but also the atmosphere.

It is not considered good manners to outwardly make a display of not fasting. Though not illegal, those who do not fast would usually hide to eat, drink or smoke. Egyptian Christians also share also participate in most of these practices with their fellow Muslims. Some would also fast as a sign of national unity, but even those who do not would never eat or drink in public, as a sign of respect to Islamic traditions. Alcoholic drinks are prohibited throughout the month, and all bars are closed (with the exception of many tourist facilities)

On the last day of Ramadan, observatories again check for the new moon. The month ends after the 29th or 30th day, when the “eid” or feast begins.

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1. This drink is usually made from from dried apricot sheets, or past, which is placed in boiling water. Qamar el-deem sheets, as they are called, can be found in many specialty Middle East markets. It is also used to make an apricot pudding.

However, we recommend learning Arabic as it’s easy, fun and useful.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS

Yes: aywa
No: la
Perhaps: yemken
Possibly: mumken
Impossible: mesh mumken
Necessary: daruri
Please: men fadlak (m.) men fadlik (f.)
Thank you: shukran
You are Welcome: Ahlan beek
Sorry/Excuse me: assef
Good Morning: sabah el-kheir
Good Evening: masa el-kheir
Good Night: tesbah ala kheir
Welcome: Marhaba
Goodbye: salam (peace)
My name is: esmi
My name is Jena: Ana esmi Jena
What Is Your Name?: esmak eh?
How Are You?: ez zayyak? (m.) ez zayyek? (f.)
Nice to Meet You: Saadot belkak
Today: en-nahar da
Tomorrow: bukra
Yesterday: imbarih
I Speak English: ana batkallem englizi
I Don’t Speak Arabic: ma-batkallamsh `arabi
I Don’t Understand: ana mish fahem
Do You Speak English?: int betetkalem inglizi?
Can You Help Me?: mumken tsaa’dni?
Information: istiilaamaat
What Time Is It?: el-saa kam?

ENDEARMENT

I Love You: Ana ohebak

MEETING PEOPLE

Do you have children? Hal ladyek atfal?
Do you have a wife? Hal anta motazaweg?
Do you have a husband? Hal anty motazawega?
What is your address: Ma enwanak?
What is your Phone Number Please? Momken an toateny raqam telefonak?
Where did you go to School? Ayn zahabt ela almadrasa?
How old are you? Kam Omrak?
Where do you work? Ayn Taamal?
Where does your family live? Ayn Taskon Aelatak?

DAYS OF THE WEEK

Monday: el-etnein
Tuesday: el-talat
Wednesday: el-arbaa
Thursday: el-khamees
Friday: el-gumaa
Saturday: el-sabt
Sunday: el-had

MONTHS OF THE YEAR

January: yanayer
February: febrayer
March: mares
April: abryl
May: mayu
June: yunya
July: yulyo
August: aghustus
September: september
October: octeber
November: november
December: december

SEASONS

Winter: sheta
Fall: kharif
Spring: rabiea
Summer: sseif

NUMBERS

One: wahed
Two: etnein
Three: talata
Four: arbaa
Five: khamsa
Six: sitta
Seven: sabaa
Eight: tamania
Nine: tesaa
Ten: ashaara
Fifty: khamsin
One Hundred: mia
Five Hundred: khams mia
One Thousand: alf

TRAVEL

Airplane: tayara
Airport: mattar
Bus: auto beas
Ticket: tazkara
Change: sarf or taghieer
Customs: gumruk
Station: mahatta
Porter: shaial or hammal
Train: atre or kittar
Suitcase: shanta
Departure: zehab
Arrival: wussul
Delay: taakhear
Travel Agent: wikalat safar
Bus Station: mehatet el-outobees
When Does The….Arrive?: emta wussul
When Does The…Leave?: emta qiyam…
I Want To Go To…: Ayez arrouh ella…
Stop Here Please: wakeff hena men fadlak
Can I take your picture? Hal yomken an akhoz lak sora?
Would you take my picture? Hal toheb an takhoz soraty?
Can You Wait For Me?: mumkin tantazirni?
Can you get me a taxi? Hal yomken an tohder lee taxi
Wait: intazir
I need a tourist policeman Oreed ragol shorted al seyaha
I need a ticket please Menfadlak aoreed tazkara
Where is a photo shop? Ayn yogad studio el tasweer?
Where Can I buy Film? Men ayen yomken le an ashtary film?
Can I smoke here? Hal youmken le an odakhen hona?
I must leave tomorrow La bod an arhal ghadan

FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND

Where are your restrooms (WC)? Ayn dawret al meyah?
Where Is…?: fein….?
Is It Near?: hal qarieb?
Is It Far?: hal baied?
(On The)Left: shmal
(On The)Right: yamin
Above: fuq
Below: taht
In Front Of/Outside: uddam
Behind: wara
Here: hena
Over There: henak
Before: abl
After: baa’d
South: janub
North: shamal
East: sharq
West: gharb
Street: shari’
Village: qaria
Town: medina
Sea: bahr

GETTING AROUND

Can you take me to this address? Hal yomken an takhozny ela haza alaonwan?
Please Take me to the Cairo Marriott Hotel Oreed an azhab ela fondoq Marriott al kahera
I will get my own taxi. Sawf astaqel taxi
I will get out here. Sawf akhrog men hona (to taxi driver)
Meet me at the Nile Hilton Abelny end el nil hilton
Please slow down (to Taxi or other driver) Men fadlak abte’ al soraa
Go straight please Etageh lel amam
Turn left please Etageh yamenan
Turn right please Etageh yasaran
Can you wait for me here? Hal youmken an tantazerony hona?
Car: sayara
Driver: sawaq
Petrol/Gas Station: mahattet benzine
Petrol/Gas: benzine
Pump Up: nafkh
Oil: zeit
Hire: ajar/ejar
Bridge: kubri
Gate: bab
Wheel: agall
Road: tariq
Taxi: taxi

AT THE HOTEL

Hotel: fundoq
Room: ghorfa
Key: meftah
Bathroom: hammam
Towel: futa, manchafa
Sheet: melaya
Blanket: Ghata
I Have Reserved A Room: Ana hagazt oda
The air conditioner is not working Al takeef la yaamal
How Much Does A Room Cost?: bi kam el-oda?
When does the swimming pool open? Mata yaamal hmam el sebaha
Do you have an Internet Cafe? Hal ugad internet café?
I need room service Ahtag lekhedmet el ghoraf
I need a wake up call. Oreed an youkezny ahad
Can someone get my luggage Hal youmken leahad an usaedny fe ehdar haqaeby?
Do I have any messages? Hal laday ay rasael?
I need maid service Oreed amelat nazafa

AT THE RESTAURANT

Restaurant: mataam
Breakfast: fetar
Lunch: ghada
Dinner: asha
Water: mayya
Mineral Water: mayya maadania
Wine: nebite
Juice: assir
Glass: kas
Plate: tabaq
Bread: aish
Butter: zebda
Olives: zeitun
Cheese: jibna
Salad: salata
Vegetables: khodar
Meat: lahma
Chicken: dajaj
Fish: samak
Dessert: helu
Fruit: fakiha
Ice-Cream: ice cream
Coffee: ahua
Coffee Without Sugar: ahua sada
Fairly Sweet: mazbut
Very Sweet: ziada
Tea: shay
Sugar: sokkar
Milk: halib
Hot: sokhn
Cold: bared
Can you recommend a restaurant? Hal youmken an torasheh mataam?
Do you have beer? Hal ugad ladaykom beera?
May I Have The Tab, Please?: momken el-he-ssab men fadlak?
I need a table for four. Oreed trabeza Larbaat ashkhas
May I have more ice, please? Hal le mazeed min al thalg?

VISITS

Visit: ziara
Open: maftuh
Closed: maqfoul
Ticket Office: shubbak
Ticket: tazkara
Town: medina
Quarter: hhay
House: beit
Garden: hadiqa
Theater: masrah
Cinema: cinema
Museum: mat-hhaf
Mosque: gamea
May I Visit The Mosque?: mumken azur el-gamea?

THE POST OFFICE

Where Can I Telephone?: fein mumken atalfein?
Post Office: maktab el-barid
Postage Stamp: tabea bareed
Telephone: teliphune
Telegram: barqiya

EMERGENCIES

Police: bolice
Fire Brigade: matafy/shurtat el-matafy
Infirmary: mashfa
Hospital: mustashfa
Pharmacy: ssaydaliya
Doctor: doctur
I’m too hot Ashaor bhar shaded
I’m feeling sick. Ahsaor bel taab
Please Call The Doctor: etlob el-tabib men fadlak

SHOPPING

I want to pay for this. Oreed an adfaa lehaza
Can I pay in Euros? Hal yomkenny an adfaa bel Euro?
Can I Speak to your Manager? Hal yomkeny al tahadoth maa moderak?
Who is in charge? Man al Masoul?
Do you take Master Card? Hal taqbaloun al taamol bel master card?
Leave me alone Etrokny wahdy
May I have a Bottle of Water Please Hal yomken an aakhoz zogaget meyah?
Bureau De Change: maktab el-sarf
Money: fuluss
I Would Like To Change Some Money: ayez asarraf fuluss
Change (Coins): fakka
Have You Any Change?: andokom fakka?
Price: el-taman
Where Can I Buy…?: fein mumken ashtari…?
How Much?: bekam?
How much does this cost? Bekam haza?
How Much Is This?: bi kam da
It’s Too Expensive: ghali awi
A Little: shuaya
A Lot: keteer
That’s Fine/Perfect: tamam
Baker: khabbaz
Grocer: baqqal
Butcher: gazzar
Butcher’s house: Gezzara
Shop: mahal
Photographer’s: mesauaraty
Bookshop: maktaba
Newspaper: journaal
Book: kitab
Jeweler: sayegh

MATERIALS

Gold: dahab
Silver: fadda
Iron: hadid
Bronze: bronz
Copper: nehas
Terracotta: fokhar
Silk: harir
Cotton: qotn
Synthetic: synthetic/polyester
Wool: souf
Glass: ezaz
Imitation: taqlead/taa-leed
Original: assli
Paper: waraq

COLORS

White: abiad
Black: asuad
Red: ahmar
Green: akhdar
Blue: azrak
Yellow: asfar
Orange: burtuqali
Pink: wardi
Purple: banafsegy

Have fun!

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Holiday Cover Gives You Ease Of Mind

If you are planning to go out of the country and take a vacation then you really should get some sort of holiday insurance. You need holiday insurance for obvious reasons. You simply cannot control the things that might happen to you on your trip.

And when you don’t have complete control of what happens, it’s vital to ensure that you have a fall-back position to cover all eventualities. It’s really time to make sure that you are able to compensate for anything that could go wrong. It’s no time to get pessimistic, but it is time to protect yourself.

What Might Upset Your Holiday Then?

What are the possible things that can happen in your trip?

1. You can lose your luggage. What happens to you when the airplane company suddenly misplaces your luggage and it ends up on the other end of the world? You certainly do not want this to happen to you, right? With holiday insurance, you will be compensated if your luggage is lost.

2. You can get sick. When you get sick during your vacation, you are going to feel stressed and you are going to feel ill. If you do not have the resources with you then you are going to feel even worse. Simple travel illness cover can so easily resolve this. With holiday insurance, you will be able to get some sort of funding for any hospitalization you experience.

3. You might lose your money or other possessions. It could, sadly be due to theft or simply that you mislaid it. You don’t want to be stuck on the vacation of a lifetime with nothing to spend, do you. Holiday Insurance will take care of this for you too

Get Yourself A Worry-Free Vacation

If you really want to go on a vacation, you should take a vacation from your worries in life too. In order to take a vacation from your worries in life, you have to make sure that you are covered whilst you are away.

How can you have fun during your vacation if you are constantly worrying about something going wrong, right? With holiday insurance, you will be able to focus on your vacation and have a great life.

Without holiday insurance, you might be constantly be worrying about bad things happening. You should not be doing this on your vacation. You should be having fun and having the time of your life.

It might seem a bit of a waste of money, but if you have holiday insurance, you will be able to have that vacation of a lifetime after all. After you’ve spent all that money buying the holiday, it’s a false economy to save on insurance.

Getting holiday insurance is worth it because you are going to have peace of mind and this peace of mind is exactly what you need when you are taking a break from the workaday world.

Avis
Phone: 065 477400
Website: https://www.avis.com
Fax: N/A
Address: Sheraton Road

Hertz
Phone: 065 3444146
Website: https://www.hertz.com
Fax: 02 5391379
Address: Safaga Road

Limo 1
Phone: 065 590120 Ext. 1263
Fax: 065 590120 Ext. 1263
Website: http://www.travco-eg.com/
(Garage) Tel / Fax : 065 550645
Address: Madinat Makadi, Souk Makadi, Makadi Saraya Suites Resort

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Phone: 065 443882 | 065 443883
Website: http://www.ntsegypt.com/
Fax: 065 443881
Address: Helnan Regina Hotel | Adan Beach Hotel

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Diving

Diving is perhaps the most popular water sport in Hurghada and the reason why many travelers choose Hurghada for their vacations. There is almost no travel agent or sports center in Hurghada that does not offer diving trips. Whether you are an experienced diver or a just novice, you will absolutely find Hurghada one of the most charming places to dive in the world. You can also take you first diving lessons in Hurghada as there are several diving centers that offer start-up or crash courses in diving.

Desert Safari

Desert safari trips in Hurghada vary largely in terms of destinations, trip programs, trip durations, travel vehicles, and prices. Most safari trips will range from 3 hours to a whole day. Based on your trip program and type, you make the trip on board quads or jeeps. Most trips take you off the beaten road and into the eastern desert as deep as 40-80 kilometers, where you can enjoy the thrill of desert driving and watch the sun rise or sun set. Your trip program may include lunch or drinks. You can book your trip through your travel agent, your hotel front desk, or the various excursion offices scattered around the city.

Snorkeling

Snorkeling is one of most popular water sports you can do in Hurghada especially if you are not into diving. Most travel agencies, hotels, and excursion offices around the city will offer you a variety of snorkeling trips with various destinations and programs. Two of the most popular snorkeling destinations in Hurghada are the Giftun and Paradise islands. Glass-Bottom Boats: A short trip in which you can see the beautiful corals and the colorful fish of the red sea safely on board a small boat through a glass bottom.

Under-Water Boat

A 20 to 45 minute trip in a small submarine that takes you below the water surface where you can enjoy the corals and the fish without getting yourself wet.

Do It Yourself

The first way would be the obvious, to do it yourself. If you have technical knowledge and time on your hands then this is a great way to put up a site that suits your business.

Pros:

* Save money by not paying someone else to do it for you
* Maintain full control of your site
* Sense of pride in what you have accomplished

Cons:

* Many business owners lack the technical knowledge to effectively develop all the necessary components of their web site.
* Many business owners lack the knowledge of how to write effective web copy that encourage sales as well as will be optimized for search engine. They are not versed in layout designs that increase accessibility and functionality.
* They do not have hours invest in research, development and implementation of a business web site due to they must run their business so they put together a rush project.
* Many business owners do not know how to effectively market the site after the design.

Results:

In most cases the results are the business owner builds a site that brings no results. The site is a creation that only the owner appreciates. Due to the lack of expertise and time they miss many critical elements in their site. So though the price was not much more than registration of a domain name, purchasing of software, hosting fees and time, I cost the owner thousands in loss time and sales.

Friend and Family

Many business owners have friends and family that have some web design experience but few have people in their circle that have a full understanding of developing a business site and how it interacts online.

Pros:

* The price of designing the site will be minimal
* You have someone with some technical knowledge to design and maintain your site
* You have a personal bond with the designer

Cons:

* Since this is for a friend or family and is not a high paying or no paying job many friends and family take their time and do not put the same effort if it were a full paying job.
* The knowledge of the friend of family may not be much more than the business owner so the development of good copy and functional design will be lacking.
After the design is complete the job is done. There are no further marketing of the site.

Results:

In most cases the results are the same as the results of if the business owners would have done it themselves. With out the expertise in web design and Internet marketing the site brings no results thus waste valuable time and money.

Templates and Sitebuilders

Templates and template driven site builders are the newest trend in web design. There are numerous sites that business owners can go to and download a template or go through an easy step by step process which will put them online in a matter of minutes.

Pros:

* Usually low priced and sometimes comes with hosting
Fast design turn around time. You can have your site up the same day
* Visually appealing design that is structured properly by a professional designer
* Easy to put in your information and publish
You have control over the site and can freely make changes

Cons:

* Nonexclusive- This means that you will not have a unique site. You will have a site that looks just like many of your competitors. Being in business you know how important it is to be unique. *Some template designers will offer exclusive rights for a nominal fee.
* You must provide sales copy
* They do not optimize the site for your company
* There are not means of getting targeted customers to come to your site after the design is published.

Results:

The results tend to be slightly better with template driven sites due to the web site layout is visually appealing and structure is functional. The challenge is still to get people to come and by from your site. This still is placed on the ability of the business owner.

Directories

Many business owners rely on online directories to place their contact information and a brief description of what they offer. This is fairly inexpensive but you are relying on the merit that that site has many visitors interested in your offering and you have little competition on that site.

Freelancer or Employee

Many businesses have an employee dedicated to tend to their webmaster needs. They work on salary and can perform many different functions within your organization. You can also have freelancers bid on your project and work within your budget. This is a very popular approach since the fall of dot.com. Many highly qualified designers are looking for work and will do a stand up job within your budget.

Pros:

* Knowledgeable professional working on your site within your budget
* Free up your time to do your business

Cons:

* Risk of how knowledgeable and dependable the freelancer is that is working with you on your site
* You will only get what was bidded on within their skill set.

Results:

If you get a quality designer that is freelancing you will have a very quality web site. If you specify your needs and have the proper budget you should see some return on your investment.

Web Design Firm

Hiring a design firm that specializes in business development is a smart decision. They have the expertise and focus on developing you a web site for your business that is geared to accomplish your goals.

Pros:

* Professional design team knowledgeable of how to develop a business site that sells.
* Free up your time to do your business

Cons:

* Risk getting a quality design firm that will do a quality job
* Some design firms will not be ethical after the payment
* Some design firms will leave your project to you to market after the design is complete

Results:

You will have a professionally designed site with the functional structure and components to generate business. If the design firm is quality it will be a higher closing rate once visitors come to your site. Many design firms have people versed in marketing that can give you tips on how to bring traffic to your site. This will be priced higher than the other methods but will bring higher results.

eMarketing Firm

The final way to get your business online is employing services from an eMarketing firm. These firms provide you an online solution customized to your business model which will include web development, online software application and Internet marketing. This typically is the most expensive out of the seven methods but it is the most complete solution for most business that needs an effective online presence.

Pros:

* Professional design team knowledgeable of how to develop a business site with sales copy, search engine optimization and a marketing strategy to generate targeted visitors to your site
* Free up your time to do your business
* Staff of experts that keep up with all the changes in the online marketplace
* You will have a marketing plan for your online strategy

Cons:

* Typically more expensive than the other methods

Results:

Once again you will have a professionally designed site with the functional structure and components to generate business. You will also have a marketing plan with strategies to generate business through your site. Return on Investment (ROI) is typically gained in a shorter period of time.

Conclusion

Many have been told the myth, “Build a business web site and they will come”, which proved to fail many businesses eager to expand. To see how to put your business online with no cost you must first understand what cost means in contrast to price. Price defines the amount of purchase where cost represents the end result. To better explain this I will give you an example.

If you paid $100 for a web site that generates you no business in a year then how much did the site cost you?

If you paid $1000 for the same site but that site brought you $100 a month for a year, how much did that site cost?

The first site cost you $100 after a year were the second site paid you $1200 at the end of the year and cost you nothing. Actually the site paid you $200 for having it. Makes sense. The only guaranteed way to get a site for nothing (so to speak) is to have it built right as well as marketed to your targeted market the first time. So decide your method wisely.

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