How often do you search for a company or product online? Probably a decent amount, right? In fact, 97% of people research a product or business online before making a purchase... You read that right, 97%. With almost every consumer searching online, it's imperative to get your business online as well. Here's 5 other reasons to back up our claim.
1. Customers Find You
Don’t get caught in no-man’s-land without a website. An SEO-optimized website along with great functionality can actually attract customers you would otherwise miss without a website. Not only can you gain customers, but you can also update your current customers with new information, blogs and more.
2. Build Credibility, Trust and Your Brand
Building a brand presence online is easily one of the best things you can do for your business. 84% of consumers agree that a business with a website is more trustworthy than a business without one. So, don’t get stuck on the wrong side of this coin.
3. Gain a Competitive Advantage
Don’t fall behind to the competition and get left in the dust. If your competitor has a website and you don’t, everyone who searches online will find them and NOT you. Build a seamless website and social media presence to stay relevant in today’s ever-increasing digital world.
4. Showcase Your Business and Products
Think about it this way- let’s say a potential customer comes into your town and searches all the local restaurants for a pizza shop. Problem is, your pizza shop doesn’t have an online presence. So how will they find you? They WON’T and you’ll miss out on another potential sale.
5. Save Time
Your website runs 24/7 and should be able to answer any potentials customer’s questions. That means you not only save time, but you answer the customer’s questions, so they don’t leave with a bad taste in their mouth about your business. This is a huge win-win for any business!
I know what you might be thinking: 'websites are too expensive'. In fact, almost the opposite is true. In today's day-and-age it's expensive to your business not to have a website!
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