Despite all of the many options available in site design, two of the most important aspects are usability (can users find information and products quickly and easily?) and site maintenance (how will you change pages and maintain an up-to-date product database?). Consider the following advantages and disadvantages about Web site design and creation:

Advantages	Disadvantages
Easy to use Many provide all-in-one solution with domain registration, Web site design, shopping cart and hosting Relatively fast setup Doesn't require extensive technical knowledge You may receive a listing in online categories and directories	Limited flexibility in store design May look similar to many other online stores Additional features, storage, bandwidth, and customer support may be costly You may be charged based on the traffic that your site generates
Usually have customizable templates to choose from, based on pricing structures
There are many, many companies that offer these types of services, so you will need to shop around to find the right fit. Click on the "Learn and Interact" icon to the right to explore one provider of the template-type etail services offered by Amazon.com.