Part of the strategy involved in the decision process, is looking at the Pros and Cons of setting up a website. Usually it will highlight 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 ont he spur of the moment and they end up as white elephants; which distort the public image of the organisation or they create an unnecessary strain on the organisation resources. Reasons For Having a Website 1. Create a global pressence for the organisation 2. Allows easy access to information 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. 4. Every has one. 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 Home Page | Issues Involved | Useful Links | Usability Guide Copyright Jessie Tan © 2003