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Quote:Shoppers shun firms without web sites

Over half of shoppers will not buy from a business that does not have a web site, according to a new poll.

Research from 1&1 Internet shows that 53% of consumers will walk away from a company that has no presence on the web, and a striking 85% have strong doubts and reservations about buying from a business with a poor-quality web site.

The survey revealed, however, confusion among businesses over the need for a strong web presence despite last year’s strong growth in online sales...