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Thursday, November 1, 2012

Why do you need a website?




The world never sleeps and its people are functioning at all times in all countries, be assured they are online and your website will never sleep either. Many people surf the web in the evening when most businesses are closed. A website and proper web design will allow your business or organization to be open 24/7/365. Having a website is the equivalent of having an employee working around the clock, even weekends and holidays. Websites are global, meaning your business will be able to expand its brand awareness around the world. Taking in to consideration that if the U.S. and Latin America are your company’s focused markets and an average of 59.05% of the people in those markets are online at any given time. It is imperative that your company develop a website and establish an online presence.

Your top competitor has a website. If you are in direct competition with another business that has a website, they have a clear advantage. Especially if they are adequately marketing their website, which I can assure they currently are.

Traditional means of finding information have becomes obsolete and the world is looking online. Your company and your new website properties should be at their fingertips. With a professional website, a good web design and proper web development you will improve you overall impression to the public and, in turn, your customers will develop a greater sense of confidence in your organization.

It is proven that websites help establish more customers; according to the SBA (Small Business Administration), over 50% of internet sales are from new customers. Having a website significantly improves your customer reach no matter what services or products you offer. The SBA goes on to claim that small businesses that have websites are averaging $1.07 million more per year in sales than small businesses not online. That equates to 39% higher revenue.

If you have any questions on how to create a website feel free to contact us.