You Probably Need a Website Too
Hi, I'm Yanda. I'm the web and graphic designer around here. I want to begin by welcoming you to my blog. I call it Designed by Yanda.
This my 4th post so far. So there isn't much here yet. However, I will be
posting updates every wednesday. Are you a small business owner or an aspiring creative? Join me as I explore some interesting website
and graphic design practices that you can adopt to enhance your visual image. Your visual image forms a huge part of your brand. It is important because people will generally "see" your brand first before they can interact and possibly buy from it.
So, don't forget to bookmark or save the link.
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Okay, let's get in on it. I want to talk about why you need a website as much as the big names in the game. In fact, this article has several of those "whys".
Establish online presence
In today's digital age, having a website is essential for you to establish a presence online. A website serves as a platform to showcase what you're about. That could be your products, or talent, or maybe services. A website provides people with an easy way to learn about you and what you do.
You can, of course, build an online presence through social media only, but having a website has added benefits. Plus, it can be integrated with your social media accounts and do so much more.
Reach a wider audience
With a website, you can reach a much wider audience beyond your local area. This can help you attract people from other parts of the country and from around the world.
Many people spend their free time on their phones socializing, browsing and looking up stuff on the internet. A website puts you at arms reach so that people can interact with you conveniently. So why not capitalize on that and get your first website built?
Build credibility
A well-designed website can help you build credibility with the people. You will appear more trustworthy, professional and legit to your audiences and peers alike. Basically, a professional website with all the necessary pages will show everyone you mean business.
Do you know how many people look up stuff online to figure out if they are legit before they try them out? I'm one of those people and I can't tell you how many times I've disregarded a brand because I couldn't find it online.
Provide information
A website can serve as a hub for all the information you might need to put out for everyone to see. Information such as hours of operation, location, services or products offered, pricing, and more. It's your website, you can put whatever you want in there. A website can save time for you and your target audience.
Increase sales
By making it easier for people to find and interact with you, you can increase your sales significantly. You can even make it easier for everyone to make a purchase easily through your website. Isn't that convenient?
Can I Afford a Website?
You might be thinking, "but Yanda, isn't getting a website, like, super expensive?" Well, it's your lucky day. Here at Designed by Yanda, you can get a professional and beautiful website designed for you at only R350! This is a new promotion and it will not be here long. Check out my web design packages on the top-left menu or just click here.
Conclusion
Enclosing, having a website is an important aspect of modern branding and marketing, regardless of the size. It can help you establish a professional online presence, reach a wider audience, build credibility, provide information, and increase sales.
