Top Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Website

Technology is changing at a rapid pace and and so is the way consumers shop. If your business does not have a successful online presence then you are losing money. In this article we list the top reasons why your business needs a website today.

1. Your business is open 24/7, 365 days a year.
   Unlike your traditional office your online storefront or office is open even when your physical location is not. This allows potential customers to learn more about your business, and even shop at any time of the day.
2. A website provides up to date information to your customers.
   A website can be easily updated to promote your latest specials, products or information to your customers. It is a much less expensive option than traditional methods such as catalogs and printed newsletters.
3. Find new customers.
   These days more and more consumers are turning to the internet to find businesses, services and places to visit. If your business or organization is not online you are missing out on a large customer base.
4. Keep current or previous customers up to date.
   Let your customers know about new services, promotions or changes to your business. Sharing this information online is cheaper and easier than traditional print or phone methods, and allows the customer to find this information out at their convenience.
5. Recruitment.
   You can use your website to find new employees or partnerships. These days prospects are turning to the web to find new sources of employment or new businesses to partner with.
6. Create a professional image and instill customer confidence.
   Just like a clean, well maintained storefront will instill confidence in customers a website will do just the same. If you have a professional website that makes your business look reputable then you will have an advantage over your competitors that do not have a successful online presence.
7. Increase your target market.
   Your physical storefront is only available to people living in your area but a professional e-commerce website can sell to customers worldwide, therefore increasing your potential customer base.
8. If you don’t have a website you are losing business to companies that do.
   If your competitors have a website but you do not then you are losing business to them.

Article by Mike McKeown of Five Star Creative. Five Star Creative offers custom website design, custom e-commerce websites, graphic design, internet marketing and more.