One-WayInformalional Sites - This is the simplest type of web siteto construct.
The purpose of the site is advertising,  registration of newmembers or propaganda, with little, if any, emphasis on e-commerce sales. Public service features such as stock market quotes, weather, personalinterest items like travel, genealogy, religion or politics can becomethe focus of associated chat rooms.  This type of site links usersto relevant databases and is designed to attract users with narrowly specificinterests.  For existing businesses, this type of site may be idealto advertise a location, to gain familiarity with the Internet as a communicationmedium or to sample the potential interest of existing customers in a futuree-commerce site.

      OnlineE-commerce Sites - The two-way exchanges needed to sell productsand/or services on the Internet make construction of this type of web sitemore complex.  Often integration into the web site of a full spectrumof  business activities is necessary.  Advertising, sales, billing,accounting oversight, inventory control, tracking of customers and otherfunctions are coupled to personnel deployment to create a complete virtualstorefront.  The Web is the coming wave for businesses with good productsand/or services seeking more customers and profits.

       Useof a Web Site as an Inexpensive Communications Vehicle- A website is perfect for businesses providing complex services in which technicalexpertise is the real product.  Correct allocation and use of thetime of trained personnel can optimize business success and customer satisfaction. New softwear developed for use on the Web now opens  up spectacularopportunities to cut costs and increase profits.  Whether plumbingservices, legal or accounting advice or medical care, this type of businessneeds computer-automated communication.  Integration of voice mail,fax and/or e-mail exchanges can insure happy interaction between customersand the service provider.  A properly constructed web site can acceleratedelivery of information and allow accurate tracking and documentation ofrequests for, and delivery of services.