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Web Site Quick-Start Guide
There are plenty of advantages to building your own business Web site. You can save money, get your site up more quickly and even have some fun along the way. Building a Web site requires a bit of knowledge, and if you need a more complex site, such as an online store, you should probably work with a professional. But if you're willing to do it yourself, here's how to get started.

Picking a Domain Name
You'll need a domain name for your store. A domain name is the "something.com" piece of a web address (or .org, .biz, .whatever). For instance, in the URL www.yahoo.com/index.html, the domain name is the yahoo.com piece. If you've already registered a domain name with a service, that's fine; you'll be able to point it to your Yahoo! store later. Or you can register a domain name during the sign-up process, and Yahoo! will throw it in at no extra charge. But how do you pick a name?

3 Reasons an Online Presence Can Boost Business
It's a no-brainer that the Internet can help you increase your sales and profitability, which in turn can increase the value of your business. According to Forrester Research, e-commerce sales hit more than $75 billion last year.