There is still a school of thought that SEO is just for big companies who are looking to get bigger. Whilst SEO can certainly help any company wishing to maximise their online presence, the truth is that it can be at least as beneficial any small business or start-up companies who are trying to get a foothold in their market sector.
An increased level of online presence can result in:
- Increased conversion rates (customers spending more money!!)
- Creating increased trust with your clients
- Advertising the keeps on giving (unlike some forms of advertising such as leaflet and newspaper advertising, SEO is designed to keep on giving)
- Increased feedback (the ability to leave reviews can be key in opening lines of communication with your customers)
Every business owner should have the goal of reaching page one on Google search results for terms relating to their products and services. The importance of being discoverable on the Internet cannot be overstated and whilst it will take a little time and some hard work to get there, the benefits for all small businesses greatly outweigh any negatives that you may come across.
If It’s Going To Be Done, Do It Right!!
One of the most common misconceptions regarding the implementation of SEO for a small business relates to the expense. The most important thing to remember is that when SEO is done correctly, it is an investment, not an expense.
Unlike some traditional methods of advertising such as newspaper adverts or flyers, whilst an organic and well-planned SEO strategy can take a period of time to put into place, once the results start to come in, there is no upper limit to how great your ROI may become.
Depending on the type of business you run, the implementation of SEO does not have to cost a small fortune. Even small businesses which have a limited marketing budget will get effective help from SEO when it comes to increasing their visibility, rankings and more importantly, leads.
Although some competitive industries may require a larger SEO budget to achieve their desired results, through wise investment, many small businesses will be able to obtain the benefits of effective SEO which can make a significant difference to their business.
Further Information
If you’d like to speak to use regarding our ability to design you a quality website or perhaps how to maximise the potential of your existing website, please give us a call on 01883 372488 or contact us via Facebook and we’ll be happy to talk you through your options.
