Provide information - You want your website to function like a brochure or product catalog online.

Sell online – This is an online storefront where you promote your product take orders online – E-Commerce.

Generate leads - You need your website to be able to collect contact information from interested visitors. You can collect names, e-mails, phone numbers using a online form.

Reduce customer support costs - You want your website to provide customers with direct access to your Customer Service reps. Also, you can have a FAQ webpage with answers for common questions. This will save you time and money in responding to customer questions or issues.

Present information from a database – WordPress, Joomla and Zen Cart use a database to store and present your information online. You can edit these databases directly, if needed, to make global site changes.

Get people to interact with one another - Either WordPress or Joomla have an add-on to setup your online community. Great for non-profits and membership websites.