Did you know that six in every 10 small businesses do not have a Web site? This statistic is particularly interesting if you consider that before making a purchase, 49% of consumers who have Internet access want to visit a company’s Web site.
Not having a Web site in 2021, irrespective of the size of your business, is essentially like saying: “No thanks, we’ve got enough business.” In the current economic climate, it is hard to believe that any company can afford not to be online.
Reasons to get your small business online
1. Gain credibility for your brand
Consumers are looking to do business with companies they can trust. A professional Web site will contribute to your brand’s credibility and help build this trust. Your Web site can highlight testimonials, awards and any information that can help boost you and your business’s credibility.
2. Attract new customers
In today’s competitive markets, a steady stream of new and returning customers makes for a successful business model. Where do new customers come from? Walk-ins are great, referrals are better; however, a targeted audience looking for something you do is the best. Why? Because this way you will be able to ‘cast your net’ across a wider network of unlimited potential customers.
3. Convert visitors into customers
While you are in a meeting, or busy closing a deal, your Web site can be on duty showcasing your products and services. A Web site is your most overworked sales agent, always-on and ready to ‘sweet talk’ visitors into becoming customers.
4. Save time
How much time are you and your staff spending on responding to basic e-mails asking questions about your services/products? Just imagine how you could spend that time instead... An informative Web site with a downloadable PDF brochure and price list, and even an e-commerce plugin, could free up a lot of your admin time.
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