Businesses need websites
We understand the reasons why you might resist building one for your business: ” I’m not tech savvy”,”the’re too expensive”,” I don’t have the time”, or the infamous ” I have enough business and i don’t need one”. The reality is, you don’t 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 – not having a website is costing you time and money.
Check this out… 81 % of people research a business or service on the internet prior to making a purchase decision. That’s 25.92 million people searching for business online. Yet, 46 % of business owners listed ” Business currently doesn’t need one” as their #1 reason for not having a website. Here are the main reasons why your business needs a website:
Your website can be available 24/7/365 even when you’re not. A website acts as your ” always-on” business advocate during and outside of office hours. Websites help you convert more of your existing referrals, because most people still do their own research and stack you against your competitors.
The 21st century consumer is a skeptic; in fact, 56 % of people stated that they won’t trust a business without a website. Having a good website instantly boost your credibility as a legitimate business.
First impressions count and websites allow you to make a very strong impression with a well designed introduction for your business.
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.
A 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.
The platform allows you to position yourself in the market to get the exact type of customer you’re looking for.
Many business owners have been reviewed online, sometimes unknowingly and/or negatively. 79% of users who read online reviews believe them.