Trades & home services
If you're the tradie people ring when something breaks, a website helps them find your number at 9pm on a Sunday.
Could your business use a website?
Wondering whether your small business needs a website? If you've been getting by on word of mouth and a Facebook page, you're in very good company. Here's a friendly look at who tends to benefit, and what it can mean.
Updated by John Hoac
You're not alone
Plenty of businesses
are in the same boat.
- 59%
of the Australian small businesses surveyed didn't have a website.
- 47%
of those without one were thinking about building one within a year.
- 56%
of those who had one said it improved how easily people found them on Google.
From a GoDaddy study run by YouGov Galaxy in April 2019, which asked 425 small business owners and managers across Australia. It's a few years old and a fairly small group, so please treat it as a rough guide. In the same study, 59% of owners with a website said it helped them receive customer enquiries.
What holds people back
Sound
familiar?
The same study asked why some businesses hadn't got a website yet. These were the three most common answers, and honestly, they all make sense.
-
44%
Too small
“My business is too small”
Our takeIt's a common worry, but a simple, well-made website can help a one-person business look just as trusted as a big one.
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30%
Too expensive
“It sounds expensive”
Our takeThat's fair, which is why our prices are out in the open: one build price of $2,500, then packages from $30 a month.
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17%
No time
“I don't have the time”
Our takeThat's what we're here for. You tell us about your business, we do the heavy lifting, and you can be as involved as you like.
Who might benefit
Maybe you're
one of these?
This is nowhere near a complete list, but if you spot yourself in here, a website could be a lovely thing to have. And if you're not on it, that's fine too. Just ask us. You'll find plenty of these businesses around Western Sydney, from Fairfield to Penrith, as well as across the rest of Sydney.
Food & hospitality
People often find you on a map first. A website tells them your menu, your hours and what makes your place special.
Health & wellbeing
Before someone trusts you with their health, they'd usually like to know a little about you.
Beauty & personal care
A place to show off your work, your prices and an easy way to book.
Cars & getting around
When the car won't start, people search fast. Being easy to find (and easy to call) matters.
Kids, family & community
Parents like to check you out before they sign up, and a website helps them feel at ease.
Pets
Pet people want to know their fur babies are in good hands.
Professional & creative
Often it's your first impression, and sometimes the only one before someone gets in touch.
Events & weddings
Show off your best days, and let people see your style before they ask for a quote.
Shops & makers
Whether you sell in a shopfront or from your garage, a website opens the door a little wider.
We couldn't find on the list, but we can still look after you.
This list is nowhere near complete, and every business is different. Reach out and tell us about yours. We'd love to help.
Say helloReal businesses, real results
What it can
look like.
We went looking for stories from Aussie small businesses who got a website and noticed the difference. Here are three we found, all from regional and suburban NSW.
3×
Bookings tripled
Cherry's Automotive RepairsMaitland, NSW
After getting a website, this workshop reported that bookings tripled. The owner says the phone is ringing from first thing in the morning, with so many extra bookings that they don't start on cars until mid-morning.
171%
More calls in 60 days
DSR PlumbingNew South Wales
A plumbing business that had its website and online listings looked after saw calls rise by 171% within 60 days. They say they've had many more enquiries and quote requests since.
320
Calls from the website in 60 days
Lake Macquarie Mobile LocksmithsBelmont, NSW
With a new website and some local search work alongside it, this mobile locksmith reached the top spot on Google for “Locksmith Belmont” and received 320 direct calls from the website in 60 days. The owner says the volume of work has increased tenfold.
These come from Localsearch's own case studies, so please read them as a bit of inspiration. A couple of them also had listings or search work done alongside the website, and Localsearch notes that results vary. These businesses aren't DACTYL WEBSITES clients.
Thinking it over?
No pressure at all. We're happy to chat whenever you're ready.
Tell us a bit about your business and we'll let you know honestly whether a website could help. There's no obligation, and no jargon either.