Is your business in desperate need of a new website design?

Are you worried you can’t afford a professional website designer?

Many businesses are in need of new website design - or even their first website if they don’t already have one. While we always recommend a professional website designer, we know that’s not always an option for every business owner.

So, what options does a small business owner with no budget have for improving their online presence?

Here, we list the top 5 resources for getting your business online in a manageable and profitable way.

1. Weebly

            Chances are you’ve heard of Weebly. It’s one of the best website builders around, and you can get started immediately for free. There are tons of themes that can be changed at the drop of a hat. Weebly has great customizability. They offer several options for SEO, eCommerce, even Google AdSense! It has a drag and drop interface that allows inexperienced users to customize their website and add pages as they choose.

2. Google Analytics

            Google Analytics is the greatest tool around for analyzing how people use your website. Once you sign up, information about visitors will start pouring in. You will see how people get to your website, what computer they are using, which pages they like to see, how long they stay, and much, much more! Learning how others use your site will give you insight into what you need to fix, and what you need to promote. And did we mention it’s free?

3. Google Webmaster Tools

            This is Google Analytics’ more technical brother. Webmaster Tools is great for learning about more technical issues with your website such as the code, sitemaps and links. It also allows you to see the exact search terms people put in Google to find your website. We highly recommend linking Webmaster Tools and Analytics together to share information, which will give you even more info on visitors to your site!

4. SEO Tool

            This is a great tool that allows you to evaluate the overall health of your website. You can check for some of the most common issues that websites face. These include SEO, loading times, search engine placements, and many technical problems that you may not otherwise notice. It’s a wonderful way to find out what ‘grade’ your website gets compared to the average.

5. SEO Ann Arbor

            That’s right! We have tons of great free information about how you can help build your business’s online presence. We make sure to upload new content frequently. And, believe it or not, SEO Ann Arbor offers free website evaluations for many small businesses! Give us a call and we’ll walk you through what we find with your website and your business’s online presence. Give us a call at 734-619-0736 or contact us at SEOAnnArbor.com.