Site as goods catalogueв
In many respects the Internet is like a huge all over the world encyclopedia or informational directory.
Sometimes companies need to present in this Internet directory more detailed information about their goods, and quite often it is impossible to place at one webpage all the volume of information. There is no need to seek problem solution for a long time — You should use Internet catalogue.
Internet catalogue is a directory of a company`s products and services which can not be conveniently viewed at one webpage because of their great number.
Internet catalogue contains your company general information as well as the detailed description of products and goods your company delivers.
In the Internet catalogue:
- products, goods and services are sorted into groups , categories, etc.
- each product or kind of service has brief/full description of its character features, photos, etc.
- there is search engine available for seeking a kind/group of good/service needed by criteria set (manufacturer, price, etc.).
with a sure catalogue of products/services, or an Internet shop without ordering and payment for goods You liked.
Do You need a site as an Internet catalogue?
It is quite easy to define a company that needs this site type.
Main criteria are as follows:
- Large number of products/services that needs detailed description with set of characteristics, which can help a user to find/choose the product he is looking for.
- Your company works in several not connected business branches.
- Your company activity requires wide geographical coverage.
Internet catalogue creating
Internet catalogues can be divided into two groups. The first one is an analogue of a show-window of a usual shop and it is for companies selling products/services. The second one is a directory, containing useful information. Let`s view these groups more detailed.
Show-window catalogue
If your company renders some services or is a trading one, it is best to create an Internet catalogue to inform your customer in a proper way.
In its essence, an Internet catalogue is a show-window of all your goods/services in a global Net. And the customer`s decision «to buy or not to buy» often depends on how professional it has been designed on. Besides, your show-window needs to be advertized – if potential clients do not suspect about your catalogue existing, it is obvious that they will never find it.
Like any of show-windows, your electronic Internet catalogue should not be «a pile» of goods, where it is not easy to find something. And of course, a customer will appreciate the detailed information.
Since 2001 we`ve got a great experience in Internet projects developing and support, and we can train your staff independently (without help of professionals invited) to manage your Internet catalogue.
Internet catalogue may be integrated as a module to site content management system (CMS), and You will have an opportunity to use both systems joined. If needed, You may complete the catalogue with the possibility to choose an item , add it to your basket with following ordering and payment. This model is called an Internet shop.
Directory catalogue
Directory catalogue is a huge site of informational character, where users can find useful info on necessary topic. Directory catalogues and search engines have essential distinctions, and the basic is that in a catalogue the user looks for the information he needs himself, independently choosing resources and headings like in a library.
