Should I start my small business website now? The answer is, yes! If you have a business, you should have a website. Period. No question. Without a doubt.
It is important to think about getting your website started now instead of waiting and potentially losing the majority of your audience who are active internet users. That said, it’s not enough that you just have a website. You must have a professional-looking site if you want to be taken seriously.
Since many consumers now search for information online prior to making a purchase at a brick-and-mortar store, your site may be the first chance you have at making a good impression on a potential buyer. If your site looks like it was designed by a barrel of colorblind monkeys, your chance at making a good first impression will be lost.
Here are 3 key reasons why your small business must have a website.
1 – People preview everything online.
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One of the greatest advantages that the internet has over all other forms of media is the fact that internet viewers can view your small business website at their leisure. The internet allows unlimited time for a website visitor to explore your company and its products and services.
Be sure that your website professionally displays all of the products and services that your business offers in an easy-to-find and engaging manner. Your website will act as one of the strongest small business marketing tools available to you.
A small business website can provide your company with a history. This online business profile can provide your customers the opportunity to see information about when your business was started, photos, achievements, and important milestones. Providing this information will give visitors to your website the perception that your business is well-established and more personable now that they know a little more about it.
2 – Prospective customers can easily find you.
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Potential consumers are more likely to search a company’s name using the internet than ever before. If a consumer wishes to research a brand or company and their services, 9 times out of 10 their initial approach will be to type it in into Google (or other internet search engine).
This is where your website will be most useful – when the client clicks and views a well-structured website, appropriately portraying and promoting your unique services, and is directed on a predetermined path of purchase.
Rather than having marketing and advertisements be restricted to potential customers within a close proximity to your business’ physical location, having a small business website can allow people from all over the world to see your marketing initiatives, products, and services online.
3 – You can attract new suppliers.
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Having a professional website for your small business can benefit you in more ways than just growing your customer base. Having a small business website can attract new suppliers.
Suppliers that view your site may request that you sell their products or even suggest that some of the products that you already sell, you could purchase from them at lower prices. By securing new suppliers, you will be able to offer your customers more variety in product offerings and lower prices.
By adding a small business website with a strong web presence, you will be able to grow your customer base, market your products and services globally, source new suppliers, and expand your business. With the internet being so ever-present, your small business must have a website. It is an important part of your business; make sure you treat it as such.
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