Professional Standards Institute Announces New Certification Program for Informational, Business, and Entertainment Web Sites

TALLAHASSEE, FL: Professional Standards Institute, a professional standards organization, today announced the September 22nd release of a new certification program for Informational, Business, and Entertainment Web Sites.

(PRWEB) September 22 2003--The Internet is growing at an alarming rate. Millions of pages and new web sites are coming on-line daily. E-commerce and E-business have become a necessity and a way of life. Web surfers and consumers must be able to trust the sites they visit and come away with a positive and enjoyable experience. To accomplish this, web sites must be reliable, responsible, credible, secure, safe, and easy to navigate. Professional Standards Institute has developed a unique and cost effective Web Site Certification Program to help accomplish these needs.

There are similar good programs available, however, they are cost prohibitive for small businesses," said Gary Harris, Director, and small businesses make up a majority of the Internet."

Professional Standards Institutes Web Site Certification Standards target the security, safety, privacy, and usability of web sites. Additional standards specifically address e-commerce web sites and sites that cater to children. The standards are simple, but effective and professional.

Obtaining certification for a web site can produce both tangible and intangible benefits. The trust and credibility a web site receives from its visitors may result in new and repeat business. If a visitor has an enjoyable experience and is confident their privacy is protected, they will be back.

Professional Standards Institute is dedicated to the establishment, development, and preservation of high professional standards and ethics. For more information, please visit www.ProfessionalStandardsInstitute.com.

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