Looking to grow your business fast?
You've spent a small fortune having a fantastic looking website designed, only you're not getting the traffic you deserve. You've got this great product or service that your target customers would absolutely love . . . if only they knew you existed.
Sound familiar?
It's a very common problem: website anonymity. And not just with new businesses either. Even established businesses fall into the €if we build it, they will come,' way of thinking. The truth is, these days, having a web presence isn't enough to ensure your business success. Potential customers wanting to do business with you, first need to know where to find you. What's the point in even setting up a website in the first place if it's not bringing you any custom?
It's all too easy to throw money at Pay Per Click (PPC) advertising, or Search Engine Optimization (SEO). If you don't know what you're doing, it can be something of a bottomless pit. And dabbling in online advertising is potentially more damaging than doing nothing.
So what's the alternative?
Well, perhaps you should consider using the services of a search marketing consultant. Employing someone to get the basics up and running is a really sound idea, because it will get your website marketing off to a flying start. And even if you've dabbled in PPC or SEO yourself, you'll know how time-consuming it can be to get everything in the right place and working well for you.
A search marketing consultant will set up your AdWords account for you and show you how it works. Better than that, your expert will tell you what your closest competitors are up to with their advertising €" what keywords they are targeting €" and how you can rank better than them!
Your search marketing consultant will be able to maximize your budget, so you get the best advice and results for your money.
And this doesn't have to mean that you'll be tied in to a contract either, which can be off-putting. Discuss your requirements thoroughly before appointing a consultant and make sure their approach is flexible enough for your needs.
A really top notch consultant will provide a guarantee of what they will do for you and over what period, so you can be sure it's money well spent.
If your website isn't getting the attention it deserves, maybe it's time to take action.