How Essential is a Webpage?

[entrepresooner]

Just want to see whether or not you YE's think a business, in today's market, needs a website or not.


Edit: How are 7 of you going to look at a poll but not respond?

[mattnelson]

it is not essential for a business to be taken seriously. I do most of my product shopping in brick and mortar stores, however i do a little research on the web before spending $200+ so if you dont have a site you lose the potential sale.

Also with outsourcing the cost of creating a website is minimal, and they are open 24/7 so why would you not want to have one?

[bakerboy]

I manufacture and sell bakery products to grocery stores all over the country and i dont have a website.

[capforge]

Maybe people aren't responding because it is a poor question. It's like asking if you can go outside for a walk without an umbrella when it is pouring rain. You can, but it doesn't make much sense and it's kind of a dumb question.

Of course you can have a successful business without a website. But, in today's environment, and considering the low cost of establishing one and near universal expectation that a business have a website, not having one is an undefendable position if you want your business to maximize its potential.

[JLeezer]

I'd like to add my own vote to the poll above:

* Absolutely imperative to business success (some industries/business models excluded) unless the website is crap and never updated, then it is absolutely a waste and possibly a detriment to the business

I know you would have made that one of the options but it was too long to fit in the text box when making the poll. Not your fault.

[Yiie]

I think it depends on your product and service you're offering. I sell most of my perfumes and aromatherapy products online, so having a good, secure website is VERY important. Most of my customers and stockists initially find me through search engines. I think if you offer a service or a product that needs to be visualised, then having a website can be a valuable investment.

On the other hand, if you were a trades person, having a personal website won't be as important than advertising in local newspapers, yellow pages and online directories.

[JohnnyBudZ]

I just LOVE how everyone thinks they know EVERYTHING.

[JLeezer]

I just LOVE how everyone thinks they know EVERYTHING.

Care you expand on your rather vague comment not directed specifically at anyone?

[AndrewJ]

Of course! It doesn't need to be a large, complcated site. A simple web site or blog can be put together very quickly and inexpensively.




Andrew
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[wackoo_jackoo]

if you can get a basic sight made for $100, you must not be taking your business seriously not to have one

[richkid]

I would rather have no website then a bad one

I think if you are a services company that for professionalism I would recommend a website, but not every company needs one. I mean the local independent fast food store in the shopping centre doesn't really ( i mean they could make great use of one, but having one would have no impact on how they were perceived)

[jayrobinson15]

Well I disagree with that because my business is almost completely online. I think it is extremely important for any business to have a website these days though.