I own a couple businesses, and one which is a niche construction business is taking off. As in it is growing so fast I may need to actually hire full time employees… which I also dread.
Yesterday, I received two phone calls and both asked if I had a website. To keep costs down, I have not had a website built, but I guess that needs to change. On the other businesses, the websites are built but no one looks at them from the monthly emails I get on who has been to my site. Now, people are looking for this business.
For those who understand, I’m in that growing stage where I need to spend money to grow, but I don’t want to risk the spending in case something may happen. Websites, needing to upgrade my business apps, ordering large amounts of supplies and employees.
I guess I’m just taken aback by how odd people have been due to a lack of websites when I have never had anyone really look before. Which now I’m up at the witching hour doing estimates, invoices, and now checking on at least a static website maker.
I have heard of GitHub, but does anyone recommend any other static website making types? Any help would be appreciated.
Chances are you don’t need a dedicated website yet.
Taking ownership of your Google Business Profile (formerly known as Google My Business listing) is a great first step. Adding pictures and incentivizing your customers to leave reviews will really help.
Setting up a presence on Yelp would be a good step 2.
Google also offers a free website builder.
I’d build out your initial web presence there. Once that is up and running, you shuold cross-link your Yelp profile back to your Google Business Profile.
Getting started on a website via Google Buniness:
https://support.google.com/business/answer/7032839?hl=en