10 Key Steps To Building A Great Small Business Website

This comprehensive article which will give you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your website project was published on Forbes.com May 25th, 2019 and written by Allison Bowlus.

Allison states:

“Whether you are a freelance photographer, own a hardware store, or have another type of small business, a great website is essential for your company’s success. As a webmaster who has worked on building or marketing over 100 small business websites, I know what it takes to create great and engaging business websites.

If you are looking to build a new startup website or make your current site more effective, here are 10 key steps to getting started and helping your small business website compete effectively in the online marketplace.”

The 10 key steps are as follows:

1. Obtain a good domain name

2. Purchase secure, scalable website hosting with good tech support

3. Prominently display a clear description of your business

4. Implement the best content management system

5. Choose a good e-commerce platform

6. Create an interesting, memorable, and engaging website user interface

7. Optimize your small business website for search engines

8. Regularly create and publish quality content

9. Install webmaster tools, and

10. Implement a website maintenance plan.

Allison concludes that creating a great small business website may not be as simple as you first thought. However, if you follow the steps set forth in this article, your small business will have an excellent chance at succeeding in the online marketplace.

I have to say it’s one of the best articles I have read on the subject and I highly recommend reading the entire article. You can read it at https://www.forbes.com/sites/allbusiness/2019/05/25/small-business-website-tips/