If you are running a small to medium sized dealership you probably have been searching for an affordable, quality web design firm to launch your website. You may have been searching for a while, may even signed a contract with a design company only to find out you are not their priority when it comes to deadlines. The obvious solution is to look for automotive specific web template services, there are few big names to choose from, but they are not cheap to come by. There are few things you should be aware of before venturing into any commitment for your website. For one, your website is your virtual office, if is not done correctly it will be ineffective and sometimes down right embarrassing. You should consider a website only after your business name registration process has been completed. If you are located anywhere in North America, you should purchase the .com and .ca extensions yourself with a reputable domain registration company. Don’t just believe the latest TV ads, look around and read clients’ testimonials on how easy and simple to use the domain register. The reason behind why you should always own your domain name is simple. If you leave this up to the design firm, the ownership of your business name is with them. And if you ever decide to leave that company things can get complicated very quickly.  Read more...