Chrisbryan Nguyen
We are now in the digital age, if you don’t have an online presence you are missing countless opportunities. Having a digital presence is vital to success especially now. Salesforce conducted a survey and found customers rely on the research they make online before making a purchase or an appointment.
“The internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow”- Bill Gates
Whether you’re starting a new business or revamping a new one, your brand needs a strong digital presence to attract and retain current ones. In this blog, we will provide the top 6 reasons why you should be online.
Having an online presence makes it much easier to show your value and offer to your audience. You can show off your products and services using portfolios, social media albums, posting YouTube videos and so much more. With a few simple clicks, your customers can find and read what your business is all about.
Today if someone wants more information about a company, they’re most likely to do research online. Having an online presence will give your business a competitive edge, especially if you’re a designer, marketer, etc. A simple google research should provide more than enough information for potential customers to close and if not they can simply schedule a call with your consultant.
Real-life example: You just opened a restaurant and you serve top-class seafood and wine. Let’s say a family from out of town comes to visit your city and they’re looking for somewhere to eat. The first thing they’re going to do is hop onto Yelp and see what is in their area. After browsing your website and looking over reviews and testimonials on your restaurant. Just like that, you gained a new customer.
Having an online presence is the perfect way to brand and market your business using websites, social media platforms, email marketing, and content creation. It is the most cost-effective method of sending out information to thousands, millions, or even billions of people. Being digital simply influences customers to make a purchase, modern customers have even stated not having an online presence has a negative connotation. By being on social media makes your brand shareable and allows your customers to easily spread the word about your business. Overall, online marketing allows you to market your brand creatively and in exciting ways.
Social media is all about building and maintaining relationships. It gives your brand a voice- it makes your company more human and personal. Telling your business’s purpose and story will automatically connect you with your customers. It also allows you to truly know whom you should target and fully understand your customers. Email marketing is mainly used for retaining your customers by letting them feel included in your business. Referrals can be the key to passive leads. If everyone is online and you’re not you are missing out on valuable customers.
In conclusion, in today’s age, any business must have an online presence, it’s essential. By writing a blog, being active on social media, creating a website, and collecting testimonials, you’ll be more accessible to a wider audience. You’ll also be able to build a reputation and market effortlessly.