On the Internet today are over 255 million websites. The creation of websites has almost become mandatory to some people, especially if they have a business to promote. Gathering of information from the Internet has become easier as search engines have improved.

There are several reasons why you need a website:

1. Information. Most websites offer information of some kind. This information can range from the academic such as published researches to the mundane like do-it-yourself instructions on home projects. Online tutorials, workshops and even, web seminars are also available to the public. Even those sites just offering products will also likely contain information of some kind in order to drive traffic and to encourage repeat visitors.

2. Networking. You can increase the number of people that you interact with. Simply posting your beliefs, points of view or opinions on some issues on your website can get you a following. This will allow you to connect with people who share the same ideals.

3. Web Marketing. If you have a small business, you can use the Internet to promote your products or services. Depending upon the nature of your business you can appeal to local, national or even international clients. Your website also gives you the avenue to showcase your skills, talents or hobbies. You can highlight your best photos through photo bogging.

4. Business. There are several advantages of putting your business online. You can have an online subscription for your customers - this will keep them updated, and be a constant reminder to your prospects that you product or service is available. You also provide customer support through a forum or FAQ page. Installing a comment feature would allow you to interact with your customers. Using Google AdSense and their affiliates can help in increasing your income.

Making sure that your website is client friendly can be a difficult job. Also, it can be costly to develop your own site. It is a good thing that there are affordable expert WordPress services that can help you get off the ground. They can produce affordable quality WordPress websites, which incorporated the features, discussed in this article along with any other requirements you may have.