Q> The economy is killing my business, seems like no one is buying what I sell. I don't know if I should improve my website or just wait for the economy to get better. What should I do?
- Tony Miller
A> I hear from a lot of people that due to the economy they are not going to spend any money to improve their website.
But, what you really need to do is improve your websites ability to get more clients or customers.
You should Recession Proof Your Business Website!
A Recession doesn't mean stop what you're doing.
Here's what happens:
Economist start saying we're in a Recession. Your customers start getting nervous and then start tightening their belts. They still spend money, but now they are pickier about how they spend it.
If you sell a product or service that your customers deem nonessential then your sales may start to slow down.
Before I provide the answer look at these facts:
The National Unemployment Rate in 2009 was 9.3% and in 2010 it's at 9.7% compared to 1982 when it was 9.7% and 1983 when it was 9.6%.
What's that tell you? It happened before, right? And, people lived through it and made money. We're not talking about a 60% unemployment rate here. For the last 40 years the unemployment rate has been between 2.9 and 9.7. Right now we are at a high, but it doesn't have to affect your business.
It's simple math, if you can only get more customers you can make it through this economic slow down and further ahead in the good times.
The question is how do you get more
people to buy your product or service?
Ready for the SECRET!
You do this letting more people know what you do and what you have to offer!
Simple, right?
If you need to let 1000 people know what you do to make 100 sales and due to the economy you're only making 50 sales right now... then you need to let 2000 people know about what you do and you'll make 100 sales.
It's all about simple math we learned in grade school.
Okay... I know you're reading this saying to yourself, "Right, but how do I get all these extra people"?
Ready for the SECRET to getting customers!
The only way to do this is by Advertising! If you do not get your business in front of the people you might as well set up shop in the middle of the jungle if you like warm weather... and for those who like the cold weather I would recommend Antarctica.
Seriously.. You have to Advertise. Advertising takes all shapes and forms and some Advertising is expensive while other methods are inexpensive. Regardless of the method you use, you always want to get a "Return on Investment" (ROI). If you spend $100, you should make $200 back. If you spend $100 and only make $50 or nothing back, then dump it.
Your Website should be considered an Advertising Expense and it should give you a "Return on Investment", if it doesn't you need to dump it or find a way to make it give you a "Return on Investment". Otherwise, it's just a cost.
Ready for the SECRET
to getting customers to your website!
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So my answer for you Tony is, invest your money with a company that knows how to make their clients money and Recession Proof Your Business Website!
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Douglas A. Marks
Website Marketing Consultant
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Business - (888) 558.2446 Ext. 208
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