The use of the yellow pages is becoming more obsolete due to overwhelming competition
from the Internet. The Internet has become a vast resource of information for business
people as well as consumers, students and hobbyist as they discover the advantages
of online search engines such as Google, Yahoo, MSN, Bing, AltaVista and the like.
The Internet is revolutionizing entire markets, allowing all businesses, large or
small, the same opportunities to market their products, services and information
on the Internet in an effective and appealing manner. With a well designed website,
small businesses can have the same appearance as a large business putting them on
an equal playing field. The Internet has now gone local and according to Google,
97% of consumers use smart phones, iPads, and computers to search the Internet instead
of printed yellow pages or other directories.
That is why 100% of businesses should have a website.
Call Rosehill Web Services today and let us help you reach more customers.
So you ask: Why do I need a website?
The first and foremost answer is: To establish a presence on the Internet. The Internet
is quickly replacing the Yellow Pages when customers are looking for local businesses.
Customers expect you to have a website. If you don't have a website, you're losing
business to other’s that do.
To Validate your Company within the Business Community, i.e.: banking, credit, professional
services.
A website is online and marketing your business 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
People want to research businesses and services before doing business with them.
Internet searches are quick, easy and informative. People prefer the Internet over
the yellow pages because it is faster and provides more specific information on the
company itself along with their products and services.
You can make business information available to everyone who wants it without any
additional effort.
You can give them detailed answers to FAQ’s like:
What are your hours?
What products and services do you sell?
How can someone contact you?
Where are you located?
What are today's specials?
One of the advantages of a website is its dynamic nature, allowing it to evolve as
your organization evolves since changes or updates can be easily implemented.
To allow feedback from customers.
To drive business to your company.
To generate sales leads.
A website allows your business to be seen as professional and legitimate.
Provides you with a professional email address. (yourname@yourcompany.com Vs yourname##@localyokel.com)
With a well-designed site, a small business can project the image and professionalism
of a much larger company.
To educate the public about your company or organization.