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5 Reasons You Need a Website
Don't let your business be left in the dark ages. In today's world, more and more customers and clients turn to the Internet to find local businesses or service providers. As time goes on, phone books and newspapers will be a thing of the past.
Also, read our LWD blog entries for more information on why websites are necessary: All Small Businesses Need Websites and Think Your Business is Too Small for a Website? Think again.
The Benefits of a Professionally Designed Website:
Who Needs a Website:
- Contractors, Landscapers, Plumbers, Electricians, etc.
- Spas, Salons, Massage Therapists, Acupuncturist, etc.
- Lawyers, Physicians, Surgeons, Dentists, Veterinarians, etc.
- Specialty Shops: Bridal, Florists, Handmade Crafts, etc.
- Restaurants, Cafes, Coffee Shops, Bakeries, etc.
- Churches, Food Pantries, Animal Shelters, etc.
Even if your competitors don't have a website now, chances are they will in the near future. Most likely, many of your competitors have a website and so should you.
Good businesses need good websites. We must caution you not to risk your company's professional reputation by using a do-it-yourself website program or by having a "friend-of-a-friend" make you a website.
Do-it-yourself websites often look cheap and it is unlikely that you want to portray that image to the world. And the do-it-yourself websites that do look good, are often time consuming to create and require advanced computer skills in order to have a truly professional appearance.
It is also risky having a "friend-of-a-friend" create your website. Many people are handy enough to throw together a basic website, but it takes a professional website designer AND developer to create a website that will be both functional AND attractive.
Good businesses need good websites. We must caution you not to risk your company's professional reputation by using a do-it-yourself website program or by having a "friend-of-a-friend" make you a website.
Do-it-yourself websites often look cheap and it is unlikely that you want to portray that image to the world. And the do-it-yourself websites that do look good, are often time consuming to create and require advanced computer skills in order to have a truly professional appearance.
It is also risky having a "friend-of-a-friend" create your website. Many people are handy enough to throw together a basic website, but it takes a professional website designer AND developer to create a website that will be both functional AND attractive.
A well-designed website that has been professionally optimized for search engines is THE most powerful and cost-effective advertising tool you could ever invest in. A website is available to customers 24-7. Your website is able to entice customers even when your business is closed.
Websites are interactive, virtual showcases for your business. A professionally-designed website can say more to customers than a print ad in the phone book or newspaper ever could.
Websites are interactive, virtual showcases for your business. A professionally-designed website can say more to customers than a print ad in the phone book or newspaper ever could.
A website that has been professionally search engine optimized will reach more people than you can imagine. The Internet is a powerful advertising medium that can extend your business' visibility beyond its physical location. Websites have the potential to draw customers from local communities as well as from across the country. Lorinda Web Design can help you expand your target audience through Search Engine Optimization - included FREE with all our Website Design Packages.
Customers/clients want information, and websites give them valuable information about your business and services. By giving customers/clients the information they are looking for, the more likely they are to choose your business over your competitor's business.
A professional website makes a good impression on potential customers/clients. This allows you to begin building rapport with your customers/clients even before they set foot in the door - giving you the advantage over your competition.