Can you believe that in this day and age only about half of all small businesses have websites? 97 percent of consumers search online for products and services, but one out of every two small businesses is simply not there for customers to find. Whether your small business website is up and running or you’re just planning how to get it out of the starting gate, it’s a smart idea to check in and see if your web presence plans are on the right track to being found and making sales.
Know What You Don't Know
SCORE mentor and tech insider Justin Slagle shares his insights into how your website can build strong connections with your customers — and bring you strong sales as a result. Justin answers the important questions for small business owners as it pertains to their website’s performance, including
- What are the first three steps everyone should follow when planning a new website?
- What design/user navigation features will help a small business e-commerce website stand out to visitors?
- A lot of systems and software can help with building a website. When and why does a small business owner need outside help?
Get the answers to these questions and more in the interview with Justin Slagle, “What You Need to Know About Websites.”
Easy, Effective Content Creation
You’ve probably heard by now that consistent, fresh content is great (and essential) for drawing customers to your website. Maybe you’ve started adding content but lost your steam or been hesitant to start at all because of how overwhelming the task seems. Never fear — SCORE LIVE Webinar audience favorite, Shawn Pfunder of GoDaddy, has a manageable and effective way for you to accomplish your content goals without the anxiety. Listen in to Shawn’s helpful and entertaining presentation, “Bit by Bit: Creating Content for Your Website in Stress-Free Chunks.” You'll learn tips and tricks for writing compelling calls to action, headlines, descriptions, and more in manageable chunks of time.
Meet Customer Needs with Your Small Business Website
Once you’ve done the work to bring customers to your online storefront, are you now doing all you can to keep them there and to get the sale? Most small businesses are not! A new infographic depicts how small businesses are failing to effectively serve their customers online. A few of the eye-opening statistics include:
- 70% of small business websites have no call to action
- 3% of small business websites are not mobile compatible
- 82% of small business websites don’t link to social media accounts
Get the full rundown of stats on the effectiveness of small business websites in this month’s SCORE Infographic, “Websites: The Critical Storefront for Small Businesses.”
If you’re still seeking guidance about how to get your business’s online presence right, seek out the free, one-on-one guidance of a SCORE mentor. And check out all of the resources SCORE has created to help you achieve website success.
