With the majority of Canadians looking online for a product or service, if you do not have a website, you may be missing an opportunity to find new customers and have new customers find you.
According to a survey by Angus Reid, commissioned by Google, 71% of small business owners have thought about creating a website but had decided that they did not have the time to learn the necessary skills to create one from scratch. With less than half of small businesses in Canada having a web presence, this leaves a lot of untapped market.
If you are one of those businesses who would like help in creating a website but do not know where to start there are many options for you out there. One of which is Google’s new program ‘Get Your Business Online’ which launched this week in Toronto.
What’s the offer?
Google has partnered with Yola to offer free domain registration and free web hosting for a year. It is then offering a $100 Google AdWords voucher, to help promote your new website and its products or services.
Once the 12 month free trial has finished, you will have the option to continue to host with Yola or look for an alternative hosting company. Whichever suits your needs, or your pocket.
Who is it targeted at?
The program aims to simplify getting your business online. It offers ‘out the box’ templates with which to slot in the relevant information for your business. The simple templates are easy to use and do not require you to employ a website designer making it quick and easy to get your business online.