Build Your Own Local Business Web Site

There are millions of local businesses who still do not have web sites. Meanwhile, local customers are going online in growing numbers to search for products and services in their area. In fact, in a recent report there are over 1 billions searches each month with a local intent. Do you have a web site that is connecting with these potential new customers? If not, you are losing out on an excellent opportunity to increase the profits of your business. In fact, without a site, you may find your market share is eroding.

One of the reasons many local businesses are without a web site is because of the hassle and expense of dealing with a web designer. it is not easy finding a competent web designer that actually knows how to build a customer converting web site and can market it. Many lack the skills to create a web presences that converts prospects to customers.

There appears to be considerable dissatisfaction with the web design industry. According to the Better Business Bureau, there was a 368% increase of complaints against web design companies last year.

Another factor that prevents local businesses from building a web site is the cost. A basic web site can easily cost over a $1,000, and then there are the additional maintenance and editing fees.

These are some of the reasons Do-It-Yourself site builders are gaining popularity. They allow individuals to build professional looking site, and at an affordable rate. If you are capable of using MS Word you can create your own web site. You basically select a template and add content. These site builders are not just user-friendly, they are idiot-friendly.

Several years ago site builders were not that impressive. The sites looked very amateurish. However, with the advancements in technology, these site look as good, if not better than sites built by web designers. In addition, they make it extremely easy to add pages and functions like…

• Shopping carts
  
• Email contact forms
  
• Multimedia/Video
  
• Forums
  
• Frequently Asked Questions pages
  
• Photo galleries
  
• Password protection
  
• Calendars
  
• Coupons
  
• Maps

What also makes site builders attractive is the ability to make changes in real time. You can add pages or make edits and have it on the Net in seconds, and there is no additional fee.

Now here is the best part, site builders are very affordable. Most cost between $15-$25 per month, depending on their capabilities. For the price you can have a web presence that can tap into the wealth of online prospects. Here is a comment from a site builder customer…

"My web site pages are as good or better than some of my friends who are in the same type of business. They also are amazed especially when one considers they paid upwards of $6,000.00 for their sites. No Kidding!"

You can build your own professional looking site in no time with the Local Online Marketing Association Site Builder. You get up to 500 pages, a 550 product shopping cart and numerous features that will convert new customers. Start marketing customers online for as little as $20 per month.