Does Every Small Business Need A Website?

No not really needed as long as you are very good at something.
You can use some forums where you can create your own topics and sell your brands?

 

Not every business needs it to be successful, but its very hard to argue they aren't losing sales as a result of not being online. If you're ever having trouble persuading a small business to set up a website just show them the stats from Google keywords, showing how many searches there are a month for their products or services.

 

I believe that a small business website is a definite must as the hosting is about $90 at the most and premium WordPress theme is another $70.
Yes their is obviously the issue of SEO and marketing it, but over 10 years it will easily more then pay for itself. Much of my business has come to me because of my website.

 

I would say no and in the majority cases, I would say it would not hurt.

 

i have a local business, and not being able to afford 200$ a month when i started up for a 1/8th of a page in the yellow pages. the internet was the cheapest way to get my name out there. I grew from 8 clients to 50 clients in the first year.. that may not be a lot but at 100$ a person a month on average. i can eat now! the internet is great.

 

I think every business should have a web presence as many use the internet today and can easily find your business information online. Saves time and money and can get more customers.

 

I think every small having should be a web site. Without promotion of your product your business would be very slow.

 

If your business prefer on offline, maybe you need a website later. But, if your business prefer on online business, or marketing, you need a good site to promote your business.

 

its not important but if you wish to expand buisness or increase sales its a realy good way through

 

No I dont think every small business needs a website. I live in NYC and in my neighborhood, about 95% or maybe more, businesses does not have a website. They all have been there for decades and will be there for decades more, with or without websites.

I do believe that having a website can't hurt but making a statement that "every" small business needs a website is just ridiculous in my opinion.

 

I agree with noel. I have a small business running for already 10 years. Having a website just gives you additional expense.

 

I agree with many of you. There is a large market out there to explore and having a website means that you dont have to explain people about your business. It is already available to understand your business and come to you. And believe me it will be very useful.

 

Bill Gates said it best... "In the future there will be two types of companies...those on the Internet and those out of business."

 

I would have to agree with this. I don't think every single business needs a multi-page interactive website with videos and it's own blog, but every business should consider having an online presence these days because that's where people find you. People use the internet to find phone numbers and addresses and you can set up a pretty simple, attractive little site for not much money these days just to provide that basic information at least. Otherwise you are, indeed, invisible to them.

 

I dont say you have to have a great site. It is just to say what service you do and where your presence is.
By this way you can tell people about your business and also the customers can reach. This increases your business opportunity not only around your business place but also world wide.
It also helps you grow your business international .

 

Do businesses need a website, yes and no. Some businesses just need some contact information and product information online (yellow pages or directories can do this). Other businesses are better suited to have a full working website.

 

I think yes..Because the main source for any website to get popular is through its own website..SO it is better to have your own website..

 

yes i think it is the most important part to complete the image of any business

 

not every, but for better results and better promotion - internet now is indispensable!

 

Yes thats very true Ella