A website lets people anywhere see your products, services, photos and videos. It also answers questions without a phone call. Here are ten things you can do with one.
Why have a website
A website works for you all day, every day. People find you at night, on weekends and on holidays. They read about you before they ever call.
Our Omaha web design service builds a new website with up to 5 pages plus a contact page for $300. Most builds take 3 to 5 days.
Ten things you can do with a website
1. Sell goods. List products with prices and take orders. 2. Run a blog. Post news and tips. 3. Show photos. Post pictures and videos.
4. Find out opinions. Add a short survey. 5. Promote your business. Say what you offer and how to reach you.
6. Publish a paper. Post articles or newsletters. 7. Talk with visitors. Add a contact form so people can write to you.
8. Give support. Post answers to common questions. 9. Make a statement. Share your views. 10. Share your online business card. List your name, phone and address.
Most sites do several of these jobs together. Add more over time as your needs grow.
Before you build, think about who will visit. Picture one real customer and what that person needs to know. Then give the answer on your first page, in plain words.
A short example
Picture a plumber in Omaha. Her site has a home page, a services page, a photo page and a contact form. A visitor reads what she offers, sees her work and sends a message in two minutes.
That one site promotes the business, shows photos and talks with visitors. It does three of the ten jobs above at once.
Pick the goal that fits you
You do not need all ten. Start with one goal. A shop needs products and a way to pay. A service business needs a clear page about what you do and a contact form.
Write down what you want a visitor to do. Then build each page around that one action.
Your site needs a home
Your site also needs a home on the internet. That is called web hosting. Our plans start at $129 a year for sites without a database.
WordPress sites cost $149 a year. Hosting includes free SSL and daily backups, with 99.999% uptime.
Let people find you
Good titles, clear headings and fast pages all help. We write them for you as part of the build.
A good site is only useful when people can find it. That is where SEO helps. It puts your pages in front of people who search for what you sell.
Many small businesses sell goods and services online. Call Websnoogie in Omaha at 402-813-4034 and we will help you get started.
Common questions
How much does a new website cost?
A new website with up to 5 pages plus a contact page costs $300. Most builds take 3 to 5 days.
Can I sell products on my website?
Yes. List your products with prices and add a way to take orders. We can set this up for you.
AboutRod and Tami Atwood
Rod and Tami Atwood and other Websnoogie contributors write the Websnoogie blog. Rod has built websites since 2004 and founded Websnoogie, LLC in Omaha in 2012. Tami is co-owner, content editor and billing expert. Call us at 402-813-4034 or write to staff@websnoogie.com.
