Local Businesses Warned To Sharpen Up Online

Online, June 29, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Local ORCA Websites Consultant, Mark Ford-Langstaff, is warning local businesses that they simply can no longer afford to ignore the image they project online, as more and more customers will check out their online credentials before seeking to do business with them.

This news coincides with the announcement of a new website for Bicester-based firm Gallery Office Solutions, showcasing, how with a professionally developed website, firms can use the Internet to their benefit.

You can view the new site, developed in conjunction with the team at ORCA Websites, by visiting; http://www.gosltd.co.uk.

As Business Partner, Andy Simpson, explains; "The truth is, we had an [existing] website, but we didn't benefit from it, we needed a new one to fully highlight our new partnership with furniture manufacturer HERMAN MILLER I was able to explain to ORCA how my business operated, what my business philosophy was and how best I thought that could be represented by the website. Not only did ORCA produce an excellent new webite they explained what needs to happen 'behind the scenes' to extract the most from the website. This was quite an eye opener and we are seeing the benefits of their work and advice already'

"The Gallery Office team were clearly aware that their old website wasn't making the Internet work for their business," explains Mark, "What they didn't know however, was how they could start making it work to their advantage.

"Gallery Office Solutions' new website is an example to others in the industry of what a professional, effective web presence can look like. The Internet is a virtual world where perception truly is reality. No matter how large or small your business is, your website must be stronger than the competition's.

"If your site does not look the part, it will not convince visitors to do business with you!

"Other local businesses need to wake up to the fact that the future of business is online - without an effective web presence, you effectively have one arm tied behind your back, and are missing out on a whole world of revenue generating opportunities online."