1. Choosing the right website solution Ben Coleman, ICT Advisor West Africa Trade Hub

2. Available website solutions Custom designed PROS Saves time Greater customization (design, features) Professional result

3. Available website solutions Custom designed CONS Costs more Harder to change yourself Hard to find a reliable web designer

5. Easier to make changes

7. Limited customization

9. How to choose Think about your target market Who is your website for?

10. How to choose What’s your budget? Consider the future value of a website meeting your website goal How much can you afford?

11. How to choose What level is your technical ability? Do you know how to communicate effectively? Can you produce a professional result?

12. How to choose How much time do you have? Do you have the time and commitment to master a new application and keep working at it?

13. Free website applications Try them out! sites.google.com www.weebly.com catalog.openentry.com

14. Web designers Locally based PROS Easier to communicate with Easier to pay Knowledge of local environment

15. Web designers Locally based CONS Hard to find reliable option Limited range of options

16. Web designers Online PROS Greater range of options Easier to find

17. Web designers Online CONS Harder to pay Harder to communicate with Harder to assess

18. Thank you!www.watradehub.com/ict Ben Coleman (bcoleman@watradehub.com) icthelpdesk@watradehub.com