The Answer?
Yes, absolutely.
No matter what industry you’re in, to grow and create new business you will need to have an online presence.
When was the last time you had a look in the yellow pages or phone book to find a local business? With 81% of adults in the UK owning a smartphone, the easiest thing they’re able to do is instantly search the internet for the information they need.
Wouldn’t it be great if your business showed up on a potential customer’s Google search?
Your credibility as a company increases greatly when you have a website, leading to an increase in sales from customers that wouldn’t have known your local business even existed. Having a website will help you get ahead and not let your competitors get the work instead.
Increase your online presence with social media.
If you want to give your customers quick updates on upcoming offers or events then social media can really help. However, don’t think of it as a replacement for a website.
When your potential new client wants to find out about your business and what services you provide, they will expect to find a link to your website.
Social media should be used to push cutomers to your website, where they can find all the important information.
Is having a website expensive?
What if I don’t have the time?
Once your website is built it will need to be updated with new content so that existing customers have a reason to come back. Having a blog section is an ideal way to showcase new products or sale events and it also shows that you update your site regulary, which demonstrates to potential customers that you are more likely to respond to contact forms etc.
If you don’t have the time to update the website yourself, then your web designer can help you maintain and update each month, keeping your content fresh for repeat clients. These updates will also help attract new visitors to your site, increasing your sales.
We can keep your website fully maintained and up to date, so you can concentrate on your business.
Contact us to see how we can help your local business grow.