It’s 2011 and you keep saying “One of these days, I’ll have a website…”
Here’s some quick facts about why you need a website:
- Credibility – How many times have you passed out your business card and someone asks you about your website? Do you shy away and say that you have one in the works, but it’s not up yet as an excuse? People are more apt to use your business if they can find you on the web. You’re giving them information they can believe in. You’re giving them a chance to trust doing business with you. A business without a website is like a business without a face.
- Marketing – What better way to market your business than through your website. Just through simple searches on the web, people can find your business. You are your best sales tool. This is your space to tell us all about it! Did you know that you don’t have to pay an enormous amount of money to establish yourself on the internet? LyricalBiz can get you started for just $500 and that includes a blog page!
- Social Media Connections – You need social media sites to feed into your website. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn are great ways to start. Did you know that I can help you set up your website so that everytime you post an article or blog post it will automatically send it to Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn without you having to do any extra work? Brilliant.
- Database – you can build a great database and communicate with your viewers by establishing a website. Create a newsletter. Have people subscribe to your website to get your latest blog posts delivered right to their email accounts free of charge. Make it easy for people to contact you online.
- Establish Yourself as an Expert – This is your place to shine. You can offer advice, answer questions, promote services/products, and so much more. Give yourself the edge against your competition. Use your website to educate your current customers and potential ones.
There is a GREAT article on why small businesses still need a website. In this age of Social Media Marketing, many might think that just having the Facebook page or the LinkedIn page is enough. Take a moment to read this. It’s excellent advice.
11 Reasons Your SMB Needs a Website
