If you’re a small business owner, you might be wondering if having a website is really necessary. After all, Facebook Pages are free to create, and they offer an easy way to connect with your customers and promote your business. So why bother with a website?

Well, there are actually quite a few good reasons to have a website for your business, even if you also have a Facebook Page. We will tell you why so you can keep from missing out.

Key Takeaways

1.You Retain Control with Your Own Website: With a website, you have complete control of the content and design. With a Facebook page you are limited to their terms and their desires for your business.

2. People can find you on Facebook, but they might not take you seriously or trust you if you don’t have a website. It does take more effort to make a complete website, but with a well crafted website consumers will have more confidence in your brand.

3. Google is still the #1 place to discover new businesses, websites help you leverage that much better. 84% of all searches online still happen on Google. So if you don’t have a website you severely limit the opportunities for potential customers to find and interact with your business.

4. A website gives you a place to showcase your products or services in with much more creativity. You have full creative control with your website which allows you to use a variety of tools and methods not available to Facebook.

5. Unlike a Facebook page, your website can serve as the online comma