Misconception #1: A Website Will Attract Clients

Posted by Nathanael Padgett on 11 Nov in Web Development

I got the opportunity to speak to a gentleman today who’s looking to start a service business. We spoke briefly about how the service he offers can be advertised and how a website can/can’t help with getting new clients. Basically stated, a website is not the final solution to gaining new clients and business, it is only a tool in doing so. Prospective clients still need to learn about your website (word of mouth or PPC are good options). Once on the site, clients must know where to go to get in contact with you so the relationship can go to the next level (creating a funnel for the customer to travel through).

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Nathanael Padgett - I'm currently the full-time web developer for Dream Vacations, "hobbiest photographer",husband and father to three wonderful children. I've worked in the web development industry for over 6 years. All of that time has been hands-on: programming using ASP, PHP, SQL & MySQL as well as front-end graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite (mainly Fireworks). I've also done SEO, marketing, social media, AdWords PPC, print design, video production and much more.