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How to design the best website possible

How to design the best website possible

14 Great Stats to Convince SMBs to invest in local search

14 Great Stats to Convince SMBs to invest in local search



Great info for small to medium size business owners, to show why you need a website and focus on the local market.



Greg

www.webconsultantdesmoines.com

Sorry I don't need a website for my business

Customers are smarter than ever today, if your business is NOT where they are looking online you are missing out on SERIOUS traffic and cash flow to your business! 

* If you don’t have a Website
* Not using Social Media
* Not being found on search engines

Potential Customers Will Keep Picking Your Competition….every time!

I Have A Solution To Your Problem And it Will Not Cost You Nothing To Get Started!

Contact Greg Romans for a Free Consultation today!

515-783-2155 or Greg.Romans@hibu.com

Where do buyers click on a Google search page?

Google click heat map, be where your buyers click. Contact me today 515-783-2155 or http://webconsultantdesmoines.com  

Reasons why people don't build a business website

When out working I hear from people the following reasons why I they don't have a website:

1. No time to manage or run it
2. No money or low funds
3. No computer
4. Everyone know's me

You could say that all of these are valid reason's not to build a website, so let me go through them item by item:

1. No time to manage or run it: (This is why you hire a pro, if you hired me I do all the pre-work, take your pictures give the copywriter all the details on your business, then when your proof comes in I can go through it with your to get your site up and running LIVE quickly.)
2. No money or low funds: (I can work with all budget levels, I even offer ZERO down options for new companies.)
3. No Computer: (This is not necessary your clients can email you to a tablet or smartphone.  Just because you don't have a computer but I would bet your future client does)
4. Everyone know's me: (They may be true within you 2-4 mile radius but in most cases my clients have a service area of 25-50 miles so in a population like Des Moines that is ALOT of people that don't know you, get a site and be found and grow your business.)

These are just my thoughts, if your looking for a local business marketing consultant, give me a call 515-783-2155.

Greg

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Looking for a new website or a major make over contact me 515-783-2155!

Leave Web Design to the Real Pros - (Great Article)

Leave Web Design to the Real Pros - 'Net Features - Website Magazine

Even Matts Cutts from Google says everyone needs a website.

A great testimonial about getting a Hibu website

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Website vs. Facebook Page

Having a Business Website vs. a Facebook Page for your Business..which is better?

There is lots of school of thought about this issue that could sway you one way or the other this is just my take on the subject.  A website and a Facebook page both have a purpose and it's called building brand.

Website

1. It's yours you can control everything that goes on it from colors, layout, pictures & content.
2. For local goods and services consumers look on Google for websites of companies .
3. Websites carry more weight when Google index's search results, Facebook not even close.
4. Websites come mobile optimized to make it easier for the consumer.
5. Full analytics come with websites.
6. Walmart, Amazon & Target have a website and Facebook page at the same time, those companies know a thing or two about branding.

Facebook

1. You can post a few pictures and make posts, but on the same page as yours Facebook will advertise your competition.
2. You have to update it everyday.
3. Google downgrades Facebook search results.
4. You constantly are posting to people that like your business.  NOT NEW CLIENTS!
5. Facebook tells you how many people like your page.
6. It's free but you get what you pay for.

In conclusion Facebook in conjunction with a website makes for a good marketing decision.

Websites are here to stay and if you don't have one 80% of consumers will not think that your a legitimate business, if you want to grow your business get a website before your competition does.

Greg

greg.romans@hibu.com

 www.webconsultantdesmoines.com

Watch out for the back end costs

I hear from customers all the time my website was free to have built and I only pay a small fee per month.

So when I ask them does it cost you to make changes? Why yes of course sometimes as high as $150 just to add some pictures.  Its your website why do people pay to make changes to their own website.  I know some clients before they came to me that would not make a website change in fear of a larger artwork charge from their previous vendor.

At hibu we never charge for making changes to your site email me today for more details Greg.Romans@hibu.com or www.webconsultantdesmoines.com.

Greg

Pay Per Click vs. Search Engine Optimization

I see different articles all the time saying SEO is better then 5 mins later I hear experts say Pay Per Click is the best.  In the end it's the clients decision and the first decision a small business owner must make is how quickly are they looking for a return on their investment.

Pay Per Click- is a quick turn product you can start a campaign today and be on the first page of Google, Yahoo & Bing in 24 hours.  The good thing is you only have to pay when the potential customer clicks on your ad. Your ad could have 500 impressions in one day and it cost you nothing until someone clicks on your ad.

SEO-is a slower product that could take about 5 months or so to get on the first page of the big three search engines.  Now if your a seasonal business like landscaping you don't have that long to wait for customer's to click on your organic listing.  The advantage of SEO is no per click fee's but you pay a monthly flat rate for a few months before you really start to reap the benefits.

So as a small business owner do you need to bring in revenue NOW or can you wait a few months? My bet is a combination of both with PPC now and down the road switching to a full SEO program


Greg
greg.romans@hibu.com
www.webconsultantdesmoines.com

5 Essential Tips for Designing A Perfect Mobile Website

5 Essential Tips for Designing A Perfect Mobile Website



Above is a great article about Mobile Website's when  you pick a company to build your site make sure they do all 5 of these!



Greg

www.webconsultantdesmoines.com

Having a Non-Mobile Optimized Website....Does hurt your business

How many times do you grab your Smart phone or Tablet to look up something only to have Pinch or Squeeze or Stretch to read their website.  Very frustrating if your like most consumers you hit the back button and choose a different company website or completely change your search criteria.

Companies have to learn that consumers will always take the least path of resistance, it's just human nature.

If consumer's can not read your site they will not buy from you let alone even give you a call.

59% of SMB's websites are not mobile friendly and actually when you talk about Ipads 87% of those sites are not Ipad friendly.

Google announced last year that if your site is not mobile optimized your Google rankings will drop.

When a consumer uses a mobile device to look for a local service they will call that company within the hour 56% of the time.  Just think how much business your giving to your competition.

If you want to survive in today's world wide web, you have to go Mobile!!!!!

Greg
Greg.Romans@hibu.com
www.webconsultantdesmoines.com

How do I grow my business online?

I hear this question a few times per week and if your a small business owner you don't have time to waste on things that will not work for you.

If your looking to grow slow:  SEO Services are designed to help you build a strong online presence over time so you can get the best results out of your websites search engine performance.

If your a seasonal type of business or you need to grow NOW!:  Search Engine Marketing (PPC) when customers use search engines to find products and services, if they use keywords linked to your ads, your ads will appear on the results page.

The initials PPC stand for pay per click. This means you only pay when someone clicks on your ad, and not simply when your ad appears on the results page. Your ads will can appear on Google, Yahoo & Bing page 1 on day one!

So as you can see it all depends on how much time you have to grow your business.  If you would like to set-up a no-obligation consultation email me at Greg.Romans@hibu.com or go to www.webconsultantdesmoines.com.