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Congratulations! If you are reading this article, then that means you are thinking of taking your business to the next level by investing in an online channel. While there are channels such as Facebook and Instagram for your business page, there is also the option of building your own website.
If you already have social media sites and are considering getting a website, then you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to tell you what a website means for your business and how it’s different from the social media sites.
Builds credibility
Think of a website as the equivalent of an online company address. When customers search your business on the web, they should be able to find it and be able to learn more about your products, services, and offerings. If your company is sending emails to potential customers, having your website as your domain name instead of the generic Google address makes you look more credible and trustworthy. It is what gives your business its own unique identity. 84% of customers will only trust a company based on online reviews, which is only made possible with a website.
Makes a lasting first impression
Understanding your consumers’ habits is a key to gaining insight. In today’s age, you would find that a lot of people would Google a product before making a purchase. Long gone are the days that the customer has to be able to see your products in traditional brick-and-mortar stores before deciding to purchase. Nowadays, it is possible to even have a business fully online. The best way to have your business well represented in this era of window shopping online, is to have your presence made known online, whether it's through a website or through other customer review channels. Given this, it is a must to make the first impression be the best. Just by looking at your website, your potential customer is already passing judgement on your company, on whether they would like to proceed to make an inquiry or to purchase your product. If your website does not meet their expectations, consider that opportunity lost.
Increase your traffic
Using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a good way to drive people to check out your website through the use of good content such as blogs. Google checks for the content and keywords that your site is using in order to help it appear or “rank” higher up the search page. Making sure that your content is relevant to the user is the rule of thumb so that their queries can lead them straight to your page.
Share your expertise
In line with the point above, your website is essentially your very own online space for your business. When thinking of content to put, nothing holds better than the one you are an expert in. Try to also reach beyond what you are trying to sell and think of related topics. Your website is your own space to proudly show off your products so don’t get scared to be bold with the content that you put in it. Good content can lead to better conversion in your site!
Sell your product
Your website is the best online space to get people to buy your product. In your website, users have all the information they need about your business, about your products, so it is only right that they get the chance to purchase it directly from there. Try to think in terms of your customer-- if they are there, what would they like to know? Setting up an FAQ page wouldn’t hurt and may actually save you the effort of answering common questions that are often asked by other consumers. The important thing is that you get them to take action, whether it is making the purchase, submitting a contact form, visiting your place of business, and so on.
The importance of a website goes beyond selling or getting more site traffic. It is simply not just there to make your company “appear” online and be part of your potential buyer’s consideration as they search online. Having a website for the sake of having one is for all the wrong reasons. Have a website that is professional, simple, functional, that gets the message across to your site visitors for them to want to buy or do business with you.
We understand that it is no easy feat to build a website for your business as it would take a lot of expert knowledge and maintenance. Look no further than with iRepublic, who can help take your business online. Learn more about how we can help grow your business with a website here.
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