A professional website is the heartbeat of your small business, whether you’re a freelancer in Seattle, a startup in Chicago, or a nonprofit in Austin. With 97% of U.S. consumers researching online before buying, a slow, outdated, or nonexistent site can cost you customers—53% abandon pages that take over 3 seconds to load.
Building a website doesn’t require tech wizardry, but it demands strategy to stand out in a digital-first market. As a trusted partner for U.S. SMBs, Techsho delivers done-for-you websites made for you to get more visibility and leads, and on-demand workforce solutions to simplify your journey.
In this guide, I’ll share expert, step-by-step insights on how to build a website for a business, crafted to boost your credibility, drive sales, and rank high on Google. Let’s create a site that works as hard as you do!
Why Your Business Needs a Website
A website is your digital storefront, driving trust, visibility, and revenue in a market where 33.2 million SMBs compete. Without one, you’re invisible to 70% of global consumers searching on mobile.
Credibility and Trust
- First Impressions: 75% of consumers judge a business’s credibility by its website design.
- Professionalism: A custom domain (e.g., yourbusiness.com) signals legitimacy over social media alone.
- Customer Loyalty: Clear navigation and fast load times keep visitors engaged, reducing bounce rates.
Revenue Growth
- E-commerce Boom: U.S. online sales hit $1.1 trillion in 2024, per Statista.
- Lead Generation: Contact forms and CTAs capture prospects for freelancers and startups.
- Nonprofit Impact: Donation-enabled sites boost funding by 30%, per Nonprofit Tech for Good.
