The most common question I get from bookeeping firms is “do we need a website?” The short answer is yes, but there are a few things you need to think about before you create your firm’s first site. This guide will help you decide if it’s worth the cost and effort of creating a website for your business.
Do bookeepers need a website?
Do bookeepers need a website? If you’re in the business of bookkeeping, then you need one. A website is an excellent way to get clients, but it can be expensive, so shop around. At Just Wright Sites, I offer websites with different numbers of pages, including a one-page website, for bookkeepers at every stage of their business growth.
Most of your competitors have websites, so if you don’t have one yet then you’ll look less professional. And even if your potential clients know about you through word-of-mouth or social media, they will still look for your website on-line.
It’s also important for bookkeepers to build their online presence because many potential clients use Google before making any decisions about who will handle their finances–and when someone searches “Bookkeeper” in Google today, you want potential clients to find you first.
Is it worth it to have a website?
When deciding whether or not to build a website, there is no one-size-fits all answer. The first step in making an informed decision is to determine what type of business you have and what your goals are for that business.
- Do you need a website for SEO purposes?
- Is having an online presence important for your business? Do you want customers to be able to find you easily on the internet when they search for products or services like yours? If so, then it may be worth investing in building one (or hiring someone else who knows what they’re doing).
- How much time do you have available each week/month/year? If you’re only able to spend an hour per week maintaining your site, but you’re happy with its performance–then maybe that’s enough!
How will you get visitors to your site?
In order to get visitors to your website, you need to consider how people will find you. There are many different ways for people to find information on the internet and most of these methods require some kind of action from the user. These actions include searching for a specific keyword or phrase (like “bookkeeping services”), clicking on an ad that appears in their feed (like Facebook), following links shared by friends on social media sites like Twitter or Pinterest, etc.
The first step in getting visitors is choosing which method(s) will work best for your business model and target audience–the factors that determine this include:
- How much time can you can afford to spend managing your online presence?
- What resources do I have available? For example: Do I have money available right now? Do I know how else I could use this money if not spent on internet marketing activities? Is there someone else who might be willing to help me out with these things instead (i.e., an intern)?
How much does it cost to set up a website?
The cost of a website depends on the features you want. The average price for a basic website is around $2,000 to $3,000, but it can be as little as $100 if you use a free template and host it yourself. If you want to hire someone else to build your site, expect to pay between $5,000 and $10,000 for an average-sized business site that includes e-commerce functionality like shopping carts or payment processing systems.
Do you have the time to manage and maintain the site yourself, or should you hire someone else to do it?
You may be wondering what you should do if you don’t have the time or skills to maintain a website yourself. The answer is simple: hire someone else to do it! But how much will this cost?
The cost of hiring someone varies depending on who you hire, but it’s important to remember that the most expensive option isn’t always best for your business. After all, if they’re charging more than $5 per hour (which is probably their minimum rate), then chances are good that their work won’t be up-to-date with current trends in web design and development. It might also take them longer than expected because they’re not familiar with all of the latest software tools available today–and who knows how long those updates will take?
A website is a great way for your bookeeping firm to reach more clients, but it can be costly and time consuming.
You can hire someone else to do it, but it will cost you more money: many website designers charge an average of $5,000-$10,000 (in addition to hosting fees). However, spending that much money doesn’t guarantee that your site will make money for you. Decide what you are hoping to achieve with a website and consider your stage of business. A one-page website may work very well for you as you start your bookkeeping business. As your business grows and you add services, you can add more pages and functionalities to your website.
Having a presence online shows clients that you’re professional and established enough to invest in technology like this.
If you’re considering getting a website for your bookeeping firm, Ihope this article has helped clarify some of the issues involved. There are many benefits to having a website and plenty of ways to do it on your own, but it does require time and money that some people may not have. If you think it would be worth it for your business or if you just want peace of mind knowing that someone else will handle everything for you then go ahead and get started today!
