







Filipino digital natives thrive in a world that is online and mobile.
As local and international e-commerce websites become more popular among Filipino consumers, businesses in the country are now forced to migrate some of their marketing efforts online and ride the wave of digital transformation.
In a study conducted by Visa e-Commerce Consumer Monitor , nine out of 10 Filipino consumers are now going online to shop at least once a month.
The same study shows that benefits, such as convenience (58%), affordable prices (47%), and special deals (46%) are cited as top reasons for online shopping.
The digital penetration in the country has caused struggle amongst a majority of traditional businesses. While most business owners agree that digital has changed the way the world looks, they do not quite know where and how to start.
Enterprises do not know exactly how digital efforts work and how to optimize their budget. In effect, they end up throwing money away.
On the bright side, for businesses willing to explore the digital realm, a website is a good place to start. Creating a website allows you to establish your brand online and enables your consumers to shop anytime of the day.
Here are some reasons why you need to invest in a business website:
Accessible 24/7
Your business website can be accessed by anyone, anywhere.
The rise of business websites paved way for online marketing as means to reach out a wider range of potential consumers.
According to EshopWorld, e-commerce users in the country skyrocketed up to 37.7 million in 2018 from the 30.2 million estimated in 2016. The number is expected to rise to 53.8 million by 2022. This is where a website becomes more advantageous than other traditional marketing efforts.
Greater business opportunities are coming your way if you create a website for your brand. But with right content campaigns and strategies, your brand will surely stand out and your efforts will translate to target conversions.
Website Widens Business Reach
The algorithm of search engines, nowadays, enables your website to be seen easily online. Your website is not only accessible but also widens your reach to potential consumers and partners.
Unlike any other marketing investments, your website is a constant asset that needs to adapt into the changing digital world. So in order to get best results, business websites must invest in the right tools and assets and consider essential factors such as Design, User Experience and Performance.
Whether you are a start-up or an established player in the industry, make sure to always maximize your website features or pick the right experts to do the magic for you.
Data-driven
Unlike traditional marketing, having a website and running digital marketing campaigns provide measurable results. This allows you to set up your Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to track results and optimize your marketing efforts further.
As for websites, utilizing data as the center of its performance makes it a reliable marketing asset to keep track of your potential consumers.
Different web analytics will also help you identify website visitors and provide you with website data about under-performing web pages.
Running digital marketing campaigns will allow you to determine your marketing direction in the succeeding years.
Strengthens Business’ Credibility and Identity
The overall website aesthetics should reflect to how you see your brand and how you want your consumers to see it. This way you can build a memorable brand identity amongst your target consumers.
It is crucial for businesses to not just focus on the website design but also to the content of the site. The website will become more engaging when you produce relevant and educational contents so as to establish a good reputation and credibility in the industry.
All these factors can help you stand out and establish a strong brand presence online.
But one more thing, choose the right experts to do the job for you.
iRepublic lets you create stunning and cost-effective websites to ease your company’s transition into the online world.
To know more about our services and how we can help you and your business, email us at info@irepublic.ph or call (02) 636 8050.