Originally written by Partner Content on Small Business
How often have you Googled the nearest coffee shop when you’re out and about and in need of a pit stop? And how many times a day do you quickly search on the internet for opening hours or to research new products?
If you take a moment to really think about, it’s probably quite a lot. In the UK, the average person spends over a day a week online, which is twice as long as ten years ago, so just imagine how things may continue to grow in the next ten years.
If your business doesn’t yet have an online presence, or you’re in the process of starting your own new exciting business venture and building a website isn’t on your to do list, you could be missing out on the many benefits being online offers businesses of all sizes.
As well as reaching your customers, many of whom will be spending many hours online, there are numerous benefits to building an online presence. Here are just eight of the top ones:
1. Gain credibility
Having a website gives your business instant credibility, customers are more likely to trust your business when they land on your professional website.