Why Companies Need a Website!

Created on Tuesday, 29 March 2011 19:10

Written by Alp Galip

Do you have your own website? Yes, great then you know some of the benefits it brings you. No, Then let me show you some reasons why you need a website.

If you don't have a website, then you might not realize all the great things it can do for you. Maybe you think that because your business is too small – or maybe you don't even have a business there wouldn't be any point! Perhaps you think it'd be a lot of work for little reward. Or maybe you spent a lot of money for a site back during the dot-com 'boom' days, only to get nothing but trouble out of it and shut it down a year later.

Whatever your situation is, though, you need a website, and I'm here to tell you why.

Eight Reasons Why You Need a Website:

• Websites Never Sleep. Many people surf the web in the evening when most businesses are closed --  which is fine because websites never sleep! A website will allow your business or organization to be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Having a website is the equivalent of having an employee working around the clock -- even weekends and holidays!
• 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. A website is a great way to level the playing field.
• "Just Google It". More than ever before, people are turning away from traditional means of finding information and looking online. Your business should be at their fingertips.
• Websites Improve Customer Confidence & Corporate Image. With a professional website, you will improve you overall impression to the public and, in turn, your customers will develop a greater sense of confidence in your organization.
• Small Businesses Have Higher Revenue. According to the Small Business Administration, 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.
• Do You Know 266 Million People? That is the number of North Americans that regularly use the Internet. Worldwide Internet usage is well over one billion.
• Websites Help Establish More Customers. According to the Small Business Administration, 50% of Internet sales are from new customers. Having a website significantly improves your customer reach no matter what services or products you offer.
• Websites Are Not Just Local - They Are Global. Most small businesses are only able to market to their town and surrounding communities. With a website, you can take your goods and services across America and around the world, if you so choose.