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10 Reasons Why You Need a Website
Online Presence With
the ever increasing usage of the
internet and technology as a whole
to communicate and move products
across the internet, it is vital
that businesses have a presence on
the internet today. In 2002, the
number of people currently using the
internet is in excess of 500
million.
Customer
Service Many consumers use the internet today to search
for goods and services online, and in providing your
customers with a virtual contact point, you offer consumers
a convenient and trouble-free way of reaching you 24 hrs a
day!
Increase your
Client Base As mentioned above, more and more people
are looking to find what they need online, as the internet
is a fast, efficient and resourceful way to find pretty well
anything you need. So it stands to reason with an online
presence that, not only will your customers find it easier
to contact you, but through search engine listings, you will
attract other potential customers looking for services such
as yours.
Reach a wider
audience For your Products and/or Services! With an
online presence, not only can your client base increase, but
the potential for expending your business becomes more of a
reality when you reach more people.
Keep in Touch The
internet is a great way to reach a wide audience and keep in
touch with your customers in a dynamic way. By providing
regular updates to your existing business information, you
provide added value which encourages customers to return to
your website.
Save Time Time
is money! There's no doubt about it when it comes to running
a business. In having an online presence, you can
conceivably cut the time you spend in consultations with
potential customers, by having all of your pertinent
business information in one place. Online! While brochures
are a wonderful marketing tool, the impact that a good
looking and organized website can have, is immeasurable.
Also, in providing business information at a website, you
are giving potential customers the opportunity to get basic
information beforehand, anytime of the day or week, freeing
up your time to devote to your business. When you hear from
customers who have visited your website, you know you will
be speaking with individuals who are interested in finding
out more.
Save Money With
an online presence, not only will you save time, but also
cut down on money spent in advertising, having brochures and
business cards printed, and paying for fax and photocopying
services. Pay once and enjoy the fruits of your investment!
All you need to do is send your customers to your website!
Affordable Whether it's a one-page design that offers
basic contact information about your business, or a
fully-functioning e-commerce site, most everyone today can
have a website built to their specifications at a reasonable
cost. There are attractive options to be had for every
budget.
Online
Transactions Having a website as a contact point is
really a necessary and very strong marketing tool for your
business. If however, your wish is to make your website an
integral part of your businesses' function, then you would
want to consider offering online transaction capability such
as an order form, or shopping cart that would provide your
customers with the opportunity to purchase goods or services
right at your site.
Good Value
for Minimal Investment Having an online presence makes
good marketing sense when you consider how many people can
be reached through this medium. As the internet has been
growing in leaps and bounds over the last ten years with the
numbers of users growing at an annual rate, you can expect
your investment to continue to work for you. Also, as most
of your input is in place with the launch of your website,
further improvements and/or initiatives costs are minimal.
Corporate Image
A few years ago, having a website was prestigious and
indicated that a company used cutting-edge marketing
techniques. Nowadays, it has become standard, and not having
a website reflects poorly on the company.
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