Joseph Madden

I guess this is kinda like asking a barber if you need a hair cut… The Barber will almost always say “of course you do just a little trim off the neck line will spruce you right up… But I am am not here to say “Small business websites are required to do business” no not at all. In fact There is absolutley no reason for a business to have a website if they wish to rely the old standard of business in the 1800’s (local market has what you need go there or go no where… or more of thisis what we have want it or not it’s here.)

On the other hand a business website can be a great networking and marketing TOOL for a business. Yes, a website and the internet is a TOOL an item to help you gain results. Much like a hammer is used to drive a nail home. A website for your business is to be used is to attract customers, increase awareness of your company, establish customer retention, Presell your products and services, Create a branding for your company … and lower your advertsing cost not to mention your cholesterol and bloodpressure (just joking)

You see many webs designers are excellant at there work DESIGNING a website making it pretty. But that pretty sign with all the glitz flash and glare often gets in the way of your business website. Don’t get me wrong having design elements are important, what I am saying is often that is just about the only thing many people think of when it comes to having a website. Web design in my honest opinion should be secondary or lower when it comes to a website. it’s like creating a hammer by making the handle of a soft pink color with shades of baby blue. Most of those who want to drive a nail don’t give two hoots about the color so long as it does what they (the customer) needs. Approach your business website that way… What does the customer online would want what Do I want to give them and what do I want the website todo for my business…

Would you prefer to hire a marketing expert or an artist who paints pretty pictures for your business advertising.?

Give me a call if you choose a marketing expert. I and my team can have a web presence created for you to build results.

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Today is the day I am going out to take pictures for my WebSite GaylordGuide.com and talk to some of the local Gaylord Michigan businesses to offer them addtional exposure to their Local Customers and Tourist. Am a little neverous, I am more of the shy type when it comes to approaching people but I really believe the services GaylordGuide offers will be of great benefit to the businesses and the local area.

I am still going to take a picture of their business irregardless, if a business want to add additional information about their establishment , products, services have additional pictures listed and be on top of the free listings. Considering what other websites are charging to just be in thier directory (upto 150 bucks just to be listed) I think it is more than a fair deal it’s pretty much a steal…

The charge for adding additional information beyond their address and a picture is only going to cost the $20 for the year. For the first 100 businesses listed the $20 setup fee will be waived and if they don’t have a website I will offer them a one time offer of having a 3-5 results driven website built for them along with domain hosting and email for only $200.

Even with the weather being a little over cast i think the pictures should turn out well (besides I know how to edit them … Make them “brighter”) Wish me luck..

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