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A Strong Online Presence – The Key To Success?

In this day and age, starting a successful business is a huge accomplishment. Anybody can start a business with the help of the internet and many of the free resources out there, but starting a business that actually becomes successful? Well, that’s another ball game.

There are numerous things that go into whether a business becomes successful or not. This includes a thorough business plan, cash flow, the ability to remain flexible, and more. In this post, we’re going to focus on one that’s very important right now: a strong online presence.

Whether you’re starting an online business, such as a clothing store, or an offline business, such as a window cleaning company, building a strong online presence will do the world of good and help you right from the word ‘go’.

Learn more about it below!

 

Building Your Website

Your website is one of the very first things you should focus on when thinking about your online presence. Building a great website is key, but you need to make a few considerations.

First, you need to find a reliable, experienced web designer who can take on the job for you. Now, there are lots of web designers out there, so finding one that’s right for you can take time. Consider the following:

  • What is your budget? – remember that buying cheap sometimes means buying twice.
  • Can you see examples of work?
  • Who will own the website – will it always be yours?
  • Will they show you how to use and manage the website?
  • Can they not only take care of the design but the SEO and other important aspects, too?

The above are just a few questions you should ask yourself as you look around. Your website is your 24/7 storefront and needs to be in tip-top shape. It needs to be easy to use, look great, and give your viewer all of the information they need.

 

Using Social Media

Alongside your website, is social media. These days, social media is super important and is one of the best ways you can build your online presence effectively and quickly.

The best thing about it is that you can do it for free, or very little! You can use Facebook ads and sponsored posts if you’re willing to pay, but at the start, all you need to do is find out where your audience is and build on those platforms. Here are some pointers:

  • Do your research so you know you’re using the right platforms
  • Only startup as many platforms as you can handle.
  • Post high-quality content.
  • Have a planning schedule so you’re posting on the right days at the right times. Apps and software can help you with this.
  • Start a conversation with your audience and build genuine relationships. Don’t just sell or advertise your product!
  • Make sure your platforms can become a valuable resource in some way.
  • Consider hiring a social media manager.

There’s more to it, of course, but the above two things are your bread and butter and should be the first things you focus on when building your successful business.

Good luck!


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