Why does your business need a website?
In Today’s Digital world, every business, be it large or
small, it has become necessary to have a website. According to statistics, over
47% of World’s population is online. The growth of social media becomes evident
that without a credible web presence, you don’t exist for wide range of your
target market. So, it has become compulsory to have website.
So, why you really need a website? Following are some reasons.
Your Business First Impression:
Your Website creates the first impression about your
business in people’s mind. Your Website is just like a portal to your customer.
From your website, your customer or client get a detail overview about you and
your Business. They can have a clear perception of who you are, what you do,
your vision, mission, goal, your work ethics, the kind of product you have, the
services your promise to provide. In other words, your website is one of the best
tool for marketing your business.
Website helps you build trust:
New clients might want to know about your business history
and your expertise and specialization. This is a great vehicle for people to
learn more and attain that comfort level they seek.
Increase effectiveness of your advertising:
Placing your website address on all your promotional
material will help you gain additional exposure and encourage your visitors to
first check your site for the information they are seeking.
Save money on printing:
A website can act as a digital brochure that can be changed
or updated at any time. Suppose, if you move your business to a new location
your customers can still find you because your main marketing tool, your
website, is easily changed and updated.
Expand your market:
The Internet allows businesses to break through the
geographical barriers and become accessible from any of the world by a
potential customer that has an Internet connection. Selling products online is
cheaper and easier for you and your customers.
Sells your product and services Directly:
Your website works 24 hours throughout the year. Websites
with e-commerce and purchasing options allow users to make direct purchases
online, thus simplifying sales for both your staff and your customers. You can
guide your client or customer by providing answers to frequently asked
questions and can even process sales. You can provide photos and detailed
descriptions of your products or services. Explain why your products or
services are superior to your competitors. Show visitors how your products or
services can help them in their personal or professional lives.
Build two-way communication:
Through website, your client can contact you quickly and
easily. They can even give feedback on your products or ask about product
availability. Even you can learn about your customer’s needs, preferences, and
interests. This establish two-way communication with you and your clients and
build a deeper bond to serve them better.
Educate your customer:
Your website can offer free advice about your products and
services. This information can be delivered at any hour in a well thought out
and consistent way.
Communicates effectively:
An effective communication builds a good network for your business.
And your website is the most important source of communication to the world. Moreover,
a web-based and email communication are cost-effective and save your time as
well.
Set-up Email Addresses:
You can set-up a personalized email addresses for the
company, yourself and your employees. You can set-up a system to accept emails
on your website. You can also email updates, notices, sales and holiday store
hours to your customers.
Website build credit-ability:
A well-built website will increase the visibility to the
search engines that people use to find what they are looking for. If you don’t
have an established online identity, then customers can’t find you. You need to
make SEO friendly website. And you should improvise the Search engine optimization
techniques, so that you can be easily found on the web. This will help you to connect
with new customers, it can bring you some referrals.
So, to conclude, your website works 24 hrs a day, throughout the year. Website increase
productivity. Developing your web site offers many benefits including helping
you get more leads, increase sales, enhance your professional “brand,” and
improve your customer service. Your
website is flexible and if your search engine optimization is done properly
your business will appear to online visitors who search for you.
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so many good points on here. The trust one is very big. I'm always looking at small business websites to make sure they are legit.
ReplyDeleteThank for sharing your views. Yes, through website we can get to know all about the company.
DeleteNow a days all businesses have websites as most people use internet to search products and services. Having an informative website would be very helpful for the business.
ReplyDeleteYes Nayna, you are absolutely correct. Website is the most important tool for all business.
DeleteAll great tips about having your own website.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much PoshPink
DeleteBeing online is the new business card. Time for everyone to get on board.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right Maurice, Anita Mckaney.
DeleteNot only for business, but any individual can have a website to share their passion for music or any other hobbies. There are tons of possibilities that a web site can bring for you.
I also believe that every business should have a website to showcase their products and services. You put some great thoughts in this article about the importance of a website for a business!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. Your appreciation inspiring me to share some more thoughts!
DeleteContent of this blog is very useful for every one but more important for who running their own business but still does not using digital medium for expend/advertise their business.
ReplyDeleteI always have a hard time believing that anyone doesn't have a website these days.
ReplyDeleteAnyone can have a website. They can showcase their skills or can share their hobbies!
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ReplyDeleteMany times nowadays your website is your face! It's vital to have your info up to date! Great post!
Thank you so much for your appreciation!
DeleteGreat post !
ReplyDeleteThank you Martyna Bartel.
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