Why is a website important?
In the modern day, it is estimated that there are over 5 billion people that regularly access the internet worldwide, with over a quarter of sales being made via the internet (on average), with over 85% of British people shopping online regularly.
That means that, without a website, or an easily accessible one, you are missing out on a vast potential customer base, and a large number of sales, calls, or enquiries.
Oftentimes, your website is the first thing that a potential customer or client will see or hear about you, and these first impressions matter. You need a professional website for the same reason you wouldn't attend a meeting wearing a pair of skinny jeans and a wrinkled shirt to negotiate a multi-million pound contract; even if your service, product, et cetera is amazing, you will be judged, at least at the start, based upon your website.
A good website can also establish a base level of trust between your company and the visitor, especially in industries where illegitimate operations are rife, these people often focus more on their scam and empty promises than on their website - you don't want to be mistaken as one of them. Furthermore, if people report your website, as it seems like you are operating illegally, Google may hide it from those searching, potentially placing the future of your company at risk.
Many small businesses, and local contractors don't currently have a website, relying entirely on telephone calls to gather customers, and deliver general quotes. Often, however, the people wanting to look at your company have an entirely different schedule to yourself, meaning that there is often a severe lack of possible communication time, usually sacrificing a sale in a world where one can Google "Handyman near me", and have dozens of results within seconds.
If you are looking to get a personalised quote for your website, whether you already have one that's on its last legs, or you're starting from nothing, email us via our 'Contact Us' page.