5 Reasons why you need a functional and responsive website.

The year is 2017. Where does the majority of the inhabitants of this blue dot called earth spend there time? If you said online, you guessed it. The number of Internet users has increased from 738 million in 2000 to 3.2 billion in 2015, according to a new report from the International Telecommunication Union

Much of the growth in web connectivity has come from mobile. Mobile broadband penetration has gone up 12-fold since 2007, and this year 69% of people on earth will be covered by 3G broadband. What does that mean for business? Well there has never been a better time to focus a lot on having a responsive, functional, well planned mobile compatible website.


If that isn't enough, check out these 10 reasons why you need to relook your online presence.


1 - It is an Online brochure

Companies spend millions creating brochures and distributing them. By having a website you can skip that almost entirely. Your potential customers can find out about you and any of your products online. If you get most of your business through networking and personal connections, then they will want to check out your website.

2 - Your business will gain credibility

oday, more and more consumers use the internet to search for the products or services they need. Your small business will gain credibility by having a website. Without one, potential customers will go to your competitors that do. If you already have a website but it is "home-made", having it professionally redesigned will provide your business with a professional image which will inspire even greater confidence.

3 - You will improve communication with your customers

By having a blog or even just a feed on your website, you can update customers on your newest offers, products, promotions, events, photos, or any other content. Its also an easy means for them to get contact information to clarify on issues they are not sure about.

4 - A website makes it possible to target a wider market.

Whether you provide products or services, your website will provide an alternative location to sell them. As a retailer, a website (eCommerce) is a great place to sell your products to a wider market; even services can be made available globally. Don't think you'll be able to sell your products or services online? Don't forget, even cars and houses sell online!

5 - No Website Means Losing Business

By now it's clear that if you don't have a website, you're missing out on opportunities for customers to identify who you are and if they want to spend money with you. This said, if you have a bad website it is better to have no website. While no website equals missed opportunities, a bad website can actually be worse since it literally makes your business look bad.

Relook your current website, if you dont have one yet, make a move today.