Did you know local small business websites have the potential to deliver 100 times the results of traditional Yellow Page advertising, at a fraction of the cost?
Today all of the major Search Engines consider local online search a top priority.
Google, Yahoo and Bing recognize that everyday more and more people search for local purposes and provide Free Webmaster Tools for business owners.
Still, the majority of local small businesses either do not have a website or have a website that doesn't get results.
In today's world, an online presence is mandatory for success. Now is the time to take action.
Having a thorough understanding of how to leverage the power of the internet is mandatory in todays economy. Your website is the ultimate tool in your sales and marketing arsenal, if used properly.
"In a time of turbulence and change, it is more true than ever that knowledge is power" JFK
Whether you build your own website or hire a professional web designer, you must understand the basics of website design and marketing in order for your site to succeed.
The good news is, taking control of your web presence is really not that difficult. If you can send an email and compose a letter you have the basic computer skills required. The rest can be learned.
Building and maintaining a no frills small business website that attracts loyal customers is really not as difficult as you may have been lead to believe. It is actually easier to get a local business websites listed on the first page of Google than any other type of website.
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Since 1964 SCORE has been dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small business start, grow and succeed nationwide.
SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
In March of 2011 SCORE launched a new website designed to provide small business owners with free tools and resources for using technology in their business, eBusinessNow.org
eBusinessNow offers a FREE series of workshops and how-to-guides that will assist you in taking your small business online.
If you are still not convinced the internet can help your local small business, take the time and study the information provided by SCORE.