text: Keeping a webpage up with your contact information, pricing, and information on how you operate is also a benefit to the customer. A quick web search will pull up a lot of the information the customer needs and they don't have to find time to call you. Websites operate for you 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. So most of the calls that you would receive about operating hours and other quick questions could be looked up on your site and provided to the customer while you are at home with your family. It can also provide business to you in this way, because your competitor likely has their store hours and prices online so the customer doesn't have to wait for you to open so they can call and ask.
  Approximately 213 million searches are performed on search engines everyday. 1
  Not many people run to their phone book and look up companies in their area anymore. Most people grab their smart phone, computer, or tablet and do a quick web search. Having a webmaster that puts your company on these search engines gets your company noticed more often and faster. It's a great way to showcase your work and tell a little about yourself to prospective customers.
  You've heard that websites are expensive. While this used to be the case when the only people who could create webpages were computer programmers, there are a lot of cheaper options out there now. Companies like 417 Online Design use more manageable software that allows them to have cheaper rates. While hiring a big name firm can cost thousands of dollars in setup fees and hosting, 417 Online Design offers basic webpages starting at only $65 in setup fees and several maintenance options to choose from. You can even choose to pay-per-update.
  So while there are many reasons to have a website, these are definitely a few of the biggest reasons. The cost of having a website has drastically decreased, very efficient advertising, and it is a benefit to your customers.