Having a website was once thought to be a trivial extravagance for a business. But, for Jeff Peoples, Project Manager for Peoples Construction Corporation, a business website is no longer a luxury item, it is a requirement.

Having a website was once thought to be a trivial extravagance for a business. But, for Jeff Peoples, Project Manager for Peoples Construction Corporation, a business website is no longer a luxury item, it is a requirement.

“A growing number of businesses and individuals are using the Internet as a tool when seeking professional services, including selecting a construction company,” said Peoples. “It is a cost-effective way for us to attract potential clients we might not reach otherwise.” He stated that the Internet also provides a vehicle for out-of-state businesses and construction companies to choose a local firm to represent them in Mississippi.

“We refer potential clients to our website to review our background information and view pictures of our projects rather than spend hours corresponding about our qualifications,” Peoples added. “Our website helps us serve existing clients and potential clients more efficiently."

The firm’s website, www.peoplesconstruction.com, was designed by U.S. NetworX and contains a number of helpful links to websites that their clients and others can access to find useful information, plus an extensive list of projects with various pictures of development. “This website is more than an online brochure,” stated Meg Martin, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for U.S. NetworX. “It is a tool that they can actively use to enhance their business development and client relations.”

U.S. NetworX is a national provider of e-business services, including website design, maintenance, and hosting, website marketing, dedicated servers, and web security, as well as nationwide dialup and ISDN internet access. Their website is located at www.usnx.com.