Name of your website?Ayaz Shah - an Institution
Your name?
Ayaz Shah
Your Location (city, etc)
Karachi
When did you start your website and why?
I Started self named website a few months back, mainly because of my passion and with concept of "Making a Difference"
Please give us a short summary of your website, business model, etc
It is designed primarily an an introduction site, that includes desperately needed Online Payment Gateway solution for businesses of Pakistan. I consider a major hurdle in SME growth in Pakistan.
What has been the most difficult part of creating and running your website?
One Word Answer "Creativity" not that I lack it, I just wanted it to be appealing, easy to navigate with "Clean" Look.
The site is designed to incorporate inputs from "Users" as they can post links and News, so I will have to say difficulty in running is motiving people to be actively involved.
What has been the easist part of operating your website?
The current available techonolgies that makes it fairly simple.
What was your biggest mistake?
I will have to say, "promoting" incomplete site,since "Visitor" is not aware of your vision or ideas.
Who maintains your website and why?
Myself
Tell us how your business has benefitted from your website?
Its too early to comment.
What are your views on ecommerce and the future of the internet?
It is an emerging concept here in Pakistan, but i sincerely think, few years down the line, not only major business players but SME's will need to extend their not just presence but also "Do Business" Online. So the answer is extermly vital.
What are your views on Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?
Proverbial Moor ("Jangal main moor nacha kis na dakha") needs SEO's
What are your views on Search Engines? Have they helped or hindered your website?
There is a reason it's called "Information Technology" how do you normally find information you are looking for; like yellow pages, books etc., by Table of contents or index.
Search engines work in a same way as a Book on nature or Encyclopedia
What method has been most successful for promoting your website?
Contents, contents, contents and yes SEO, ability of value adding.
What method has been least successful for promoting your website?
Spam
What would you like to see change with respect to the internet?
Public awareness, eduction standards and accessibility in our part of the world.
Where do we go from here?
Global village for our villagers.
What is your website address?
Ayaz Shah - an Institution
