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In the past, consumers would turn to the phone book to search for local businesses. Due to the era of the internet, there has been a major shift in overall consumer behavior. Currently many consumers are turning to online website searches as their primary source of information. This makes your business site the number one go to place for potential customers to find you. However, this is not the only benefit to having a website if you are a small business owner.

Having a website is a measure of growth and trustworthiness. It can show how successful your business is and influence how long you will remain open. Many consumers, business partners and investors are searching online for information prior to making a purchase, partnership or investment in your business. Control the information these inquirers find online about your business, after all, you know your business best.

By establishing an online presence with a website, you are creating a cost effective marketing tool to connect with potential customers and grow your business. You are also provided with analytics giving you the information you need to boost sales, improve your product, increase visitors and purchasers and insight into your business to further help your existence become known.

 A website will allow you to connect with your customer 24/7. If you are not in your office, a consumer is unable to reach you for product questions. By having an online presence the potential customer can research and look on your site. The customer then quickly  gets access huge quantities of information and answer any questions they may have anytime of the day. If your product is something you can sell online you can open an e-commerce store. This allows customers to have the ability to purchase even while you are sleeping.

The number one method for attracting new customers is through word-of-mouth. A website allows you to increase this leverage by posting reviews and recommendations, set up a refer-a-friend program enlisting the trust and loyalty of your best clients.

 Have your product and service infront of as many people as you can with a website, by growing and connecting your business globally.

Investing in a website for your small business is vital. The small businesses that fail to adapt will lose potential customers to other businesses that do. As mobile device growth continues to make internet accessibility easier, the number of people performing online searches will only increase. Afraid of the costs involved to build and maintain your website. You do not have to be an expert; Netsonic has site builder tools for business owners who do not have coding experience and affordable web hosting plans to get your investment for the future started.