Do I Need a Website for My Business? 10 Reasons Why the Answer is Yes
Hi Neighbours,
If your business has gotten this far without a website, you might be wondering: do I need a website for my business? What’s the point if my business is already successful without one?
The short answer is that there has never been a better or more important time to invest in a website for your business. A website offers a wide variety of benefits for small businesses, and most of these benefits increase in value exponentially year over year, just like the Internet itself.
Not convinced? We’ve collected ten of the biggest benefits your small business can receive from even a simple website.
Ten reasons why you need a website for your small business.
1. A website makes you look professional
2. Your website can attract new customers through Google
3. You can clearly showcase your products and services
4. You can display your best reviews and testimonials prominently on your website
5. A website can encourage customers to contact you
6. You can integrate your website with Google Maps so people can find you more easily
7. Your website establishes your place in the industry
8. A website is no longer intimidating to create and manage
9. A website ensures your success over the long term
10. You can get all of these benefits without spending a fortune
Hopefully, by now you’ve realized that the question isn’t “do I need a website for my business”, but “can I afford to not have a website in the digital era”. And the answer, if you want to continue thriving in the long term, is no. A website is one of the best investments any business can make in its future.
Finally, if you have any questions about launching a website for your small business, ask away in the comments section below!
Cheers,
Naimish
webexpert.nz
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Do you think this was the right decision? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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3.6% Yes
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92.9% No
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3.6% Not sure
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
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Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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75.8% Yes
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22.8% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
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