1. Develop a Concept
The first step is to develop a concept . Obviously this is easy when getting an already existing business online , but it still requires consideration especially when identifying significant differences between your offline and online presence. You need to be confident about what is your objective and how you intend to achieve it, before you take it online.
What's unique about your business?
If your website includes e-commerce, you will need to consider the revenue model. Do you provide for posting of cheques as well as online credit card facilities? Would you consider allowing advertising on your site or selling other value-added related products? Can you cover the cost of hosting and marketing?