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Do you have a business without a website?<\/h3>\n
We understand the reasons why you might resist building one for your business: \u201cI\u2019m not tech savvy\u201d, \u201cthey\u2019re too expensive\u201d, \u201cI don\u2019t have the time\u201d, or the infamous \u201cI have enough business and I don\u2019t need one\u201d. The reality is, you don\u2019t need to be tech savvy, getting a professional website for your business can be cheap and easy, and to make it even simpler for you \u2013 not having a website is costing you time and money.<\/p>\n
Check this out\u2026 81% of people research a business or service on the internet prior to making a purchase decision. That\u2019s 25.92 million people searching for businesses online. Yet, 46% of business owners listed \u201cBusiness currently doesn\u2019t need one\u201d as their #1 reason for not having a website. We\u2019re not statisticians, but we can see that there\u2019s a glaring disconnect here.<\/p>\n
1. Having a website will attract new customers to your business and make you more money<\/strong>.<\/p>\nWe like this stat so much, we\u2019re mentioning it twice: \u00a081% of people research a business or service online<\/strong>\u00a0prior to making a purchase decision.<\/strong>\u00a0If you don\u2019t have a website, you have no\u00a0chance at capturing a share of this market.<\/p>\n2. Add instant credibility to your business simply by having a website<\/strong>.
\nThe 21st century consumer is a skeptic; in fact, 56% of people stated that they won\u2019t trust a business without a website. Having a good website instantly boosts your credibility as a legitimate business.<\/p>\nFirst impressions count, and websites allow you to make a very strong impression with a well designed introduction for your business.<\/p>\n
A website can help showcase your expertise and better position your business. A website can be your number one tool for standing out in a crowd.<\/p>\n
3. It\u2019s not as hard, or as expensive, as you think<\/strong>.
\nYou don\u2019t need to be tech savvy to get a website. Many web development companies have very simple signup processes which make the process quick and painless for you.<\/p>\nIt can be very cost effective. Websites offer a better return on investment than any other form of advertising. If you\u2019re planning to market your business, a website should be your first priority.<\/p>\n
Over time the relatively low investment of getting a business website will pay dividends by driving you new customers and building your brand. Plus, it\u2019s a legitimate business expense and a tax write off.<\/p>\n
4. Having a website will end up saving you tim<\/strong>e.
\nWhether you\u2019re trading emails, taking calls, or sending out proposals \u2013 communicating with potential customers takes time. Your website can save you that time by providing answers to common customer questions and inquiries. What does this mean for you? You can spend your time doing more valuable things.<\/p>\n5. Position yourself and stay in control of your brand<\/strong>.
\nA website acts as a platform for your messaging and shapes the online perception of your business in a way that your social media channels cannot provide.<\/p>\nThe platform allows you to position yourself in the market to get the exact type of customers you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n
Many business owners have been reviewed online, sometimes unknowingly and\/or negatively. How does this affect you? 79% of users who read online reviews, believe them. Combat that negativity by posting your own positive testimonials.<\/p>\n
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