056: 5 Reasons Why Your Business Can't Afford to Not Have a Website ... Even If You're Crushing It On Social Media or 3rd Party Websites!

In this episode, we are answering the question, “Do I really need a website for my business?”. Short answer, YES! You might be thinking that a website is not that important for your type of business. Or maybe you know it can be beneficial but it isn’t at the top of your priority list. I get it. But I’m telling you, even if you are crushing sales or booking clients on other platforms like Etsy, Instagram, Facebook or Creative Market, this little slice of the internet is the home for your business that can take you to the next level. I realize that I might sound biased because I am a website designer, but spoiler alert: I'm less biased than you might think! Tune in as we walk through 5 reasons why you can't afford to NOT have a website. Plus, I'm answering some common questions like "What should I do if I can’t afford a website?" "When is the right time to get a website?" "What should go on my website when my business is new?" Wherever you are in the life of your business, this information is for you! What you will learn: – What is the difference between using a website and social media account – Why 3rd party platforms are not a long term solution – How having a website gives you credibility in a client’s eyes – How to become a searchable brand using SEO – Why speaking to your ideal client is important – Which pages you should start your website with Get the full show notes for this episode at https://elizabethmccravy.com/56 Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/ Check out EM Shop Showit website templates at https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop Have you left a review yet? Leave a rating and/or review here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/itunes Thank you for supporting the show! If you're a new business owner who still doesn't have a website yet, I made something for you. It's a free 15-page guide that walks you through exactly what you need to launch your first website — what to skip, what actually matters, and the five steps to go from zero to live. No coding, no big budget, no perfection required. Plus you'll get 20% off my Showit templates inside! Get it FREE at https://elizabethmccravy.com/ Need some extra pages to improve or add onto your Showit website, BUT you’re not in the market for an entirely new template? You need my Add On Templates for Showit! You'll find add ons like speaker pages, podcast pages, quiz lead magnets, favorite things pages, Link in Bio pages, and more. Use the code “BBPOD”to save 15% on your add on or full site template for a limited time: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop