Build It Yourself Local Business Websites
Fred Waters
February 24, 2008
There are millions of local businesses who still do not have web sites. Meanwhile, local customers are going online in growing numbers to search for products and services in their area. In fact, in a recent study it was determined there were over 1 billions searches each month with a local intent.
As a local business, it is becoming a necessity to have a web presence. If you do not, you are losing out on an excellent opportunity to tap into a stream of new customers. In fact, without a site, you may find your market share is starting to eroding.
One of the reasons many local businesses are without a web site is because of the hassle and expense of dealing with a web designer. It is not easy finding a competent web designer who actually knows how to build a customer converting web site and can market it. Many lack the skills to create a web presence that converts prospects to customers.
There appears to be considerable dissatisfaction with the web design industry. According to the Better Business Bureau, there was a 368% increase of complaints against companies last year.
Another factor that prevents local businesses from building one is the cost. A basic web site can easily cost over a $1,000, and then there are the additional maintenance and editing fees.
These are some of the reasons Do-It-Yourself site builders are gaining popularity. They allow individuals to build professional looking site, and at an affordable rate. If you are capable of using MS Word you can create your own web site. You basically select a template and add content. These site builders are not just user-friendly, they are idiot-friendly.
Several years ago site builders were not that impressive. The sites looked very amateurish. However, with the advancements in technology, these site look as good, if not better than sites built by web designers. In addition, they make it extremely easy to add pages and functions like...
Shopping carts
Email contact forms
Multimedia/Video
Forums
Frequently Asked Questions pages
Photo galleries
Password protection
Calendars
Coupons
Directional Maps
What also makes site builders attractive is the ability to make changes in real time. You can add pages or make edits and have it on the Net in seconds, and there is no additional fee.
Now here is the best part, site builders are very affordable. Most cost between $15-$25 per month, depending on their capabilities. For the price you can have a web presence that can tap into the wealth of online prospects. Here is a comment from a site builder customer...
"My web site pages are as good or better than some of my friends who are in the same type of business. They also are amazed especially when one considers they paid upwards of $6,000.00 for their sites. No Kidding!"
You can build your own professional looking site in no time with the Local Online Marketing Association Site Builder. You get up to 500 pages, a 500 product shopping cart and numerous features that will convert new customers. Start reaching customers online for as little as $20 per month.
As a local business, it is becoming a necessity to have a web presence. If you do not, you are losing out on an excellent opportunity to tap into a stream of new customers. In fact, without a site, you may find your market share is starting to eroding.
One of the reasons many local businesses are without a web site is because of the hassle and expense of dealing with a web designer. It is not easy finding a competent web designer who actually knows how to build a customer converting web site and can market it. Many lack the skills to create a web presence that converts prospects to customers.
There appears to be considerable dissatisfaction with the web design industry. According to the Better Business Bureau, there was a 368% increase of complaints against companies last year.
Another factor that prevents local businesses from building one is the cost. A basic web site can easily cost over a $1,000, and then there are the additional maintenance and editing fees.
These are some of the reasons Do-It-Yourself site builders are gaining popularity. They allow individuals to build professional looking site, and at an affordable rate. If you are capable of using MS Word you can create your own web site. You basically select a template and add content. These site builders are not just user-friendly, they are idiot-friendly.
Several years ago site builders were not that impressive. The sites looked very amateurish. However, with the advancements in technology, these site look as good, if not better than sites built by web designers. In addition, they make it extremely easy to add pages and functions like...
What also makes site builders attractive is the ability to make changes in real time. You can add pages or make edits and have it on the Net in seconds, and there is no additional fee.
Now here is the best part, site builders are very affordable. Most cost between $15-$25 per month, depending on their capabilities. For the price you can have a web presence that can tap into the wealth of online prospects. Here is a comment from a site builder customer...
"My web site pages are as good or better than some of my friends who are in the same type of business. They also are amazed especially when one considers they paid upwards of $6,000.00 for their sites. No Kidding!"
You can build your own professional looking site in no time with the Local Online Marketing Association Site Builder. You get up to 500 pages, a 500 product shopping cart and numerous features that will convert new customers. Start reaching customers online for as little as $20 per month.
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