Do you have multiple offices spread across the country – perhaps even the world – and you want them all to communicate at all times? While there are several network solutions available, none are as cost-efficient and as easy to implement as putting up your own website.
I’m sure you’re wondering how that is even possible – after all, how can having a website compare to opening up a company intranet? That’s the trick right there – you make the website your company’s intranet. It’s as simple as writing a text document – this time writing into your website index page.
First, as usual, register a domain name – you’ll want to use something a little more discreet, since it won’t be shown to the general public, like www.yourcompanyintranet.info. Next, apply for the cheapest web hosting plan. For both services, get a long-term period so you won’t have to be bothered too much by renewal dates.
Now you have your domain URL and your website – now for the fun part.
For a simple instant-messaging solution, go to www.cbox.ws and sign up for a premium account of US$2 per month, and follow the instructions. And voila! You have an instant messaging system available for your company’s own use.
For a more advanced yet robust alternative, you can set up a private message board or forum – go to www.vbulletin.com, where you can discover how to set up your very own forum for US$160.
Imagine – all this potential functionality with just a domain name.
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