Web sites seem the way of the world these days, but many small-business owners still don’t have an Internet presence.

Web sites are not only powerful tools for e-commerce, they also can boost almost any business, as consumers look into products they might buy. Here’s a list of what a business can do with a web site:

1. Stand out from the competition
2. Establish credibility
3. Provide in-depth information
4. Make shopping easy
5. Enhance customer relations
6. Increase customer spending
7. Expand nationally or worldwide
8. Gather customer data
9. Brand extension
10. Drive traffic either to an online or offline location

CNN Money