{"id":1288,"date":"2024-02-22T07:05:31","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T07:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/targetict.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1288"},"modified":"2024-02-22T09:46:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T09:46:06","slug":"why-your-google-business-website-is-going-away-and-what-to-do-about-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/targetict.co.uk\/blog\/why-your-google-business-website-is-going-away-and-what-to-do-about-it.html","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Google Business Website is Going Away (And What to Do About It)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Running a small business in today&#8217;s digital age means having an online presence is no longer optional &#8211; it&#8217;s essential for reaching new customers and growing your business. That&#8217;s why <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/14368911?hl=en&amp;ref_topic=7032534&amp;sjid=14999411477128650858-AP\">the recent announcement from Google<\/a> that they will be shutting down all websites created through their Google Business Profiles is such a big deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Here&#8217;s why this impacts you and your business:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Business websites allowed businesses to quickly create a basic website tied to their Google listing. While limited in functionality, it was a simple and free way for many businesses to establish an online presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, come March 2024, Google will begin redirecting all traffic from these Google Business websites to the business&#8217;s Google profile listing instead. Then in June 2024, the websites will be turned off completely, leaving businesses without a proper website at all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having just a Google listing is not enough in today&#8217;s economy where 97% of consumers go online to find local services or learn more about companies they come across. You need a full-featured website to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide details on your products\/services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Showcase your expertise through a blog\/portfolio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capture leads with contact forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sell products\/services directly online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And much more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, without a dedicated website for your business, you are losing out on countless potential customers and sales opportunities. Relying on just your Google listing severely limits your online presence and reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What a New Professional Website Can Do For Your Business<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a modern, mobile-friendly website custom-built for your specific business needs allows you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attract more leads and customers organically through SEO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage visitors with more information, media, and calls-to-action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Convert more leads into customers by offering online booking\/purchases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build brand credibility and trust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open your business up to regional\/national markets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay ahead of your competition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t let your online presence grind to a halt when Google shuts down your Business website. Now is the time to upgrade to a proper professional website designed to grow your business long into the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Easily Get a New Affordable Website For Your Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/targetict.co.uk\/blog\/delivering-web-projects-100-remotely.html\">As a professional web design agency<\/a>, we understand how crucial having an online presence is for the success of your business. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;re running a <strong>special limited-time offer to help businesses impacted by Google&#8217;s decision<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a limited time only, we are offering to recreate your basic one-page website for only <s>$2000<\/s> $497! 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Having an affordable, professional website is the best thing you can do to maintain and grow your online presence and customer base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courses.targetict.co.uk\/step\/google-business-site\">Click here to claim this special limited-time offer<\/a> before it expires!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Running a small business in today&#8217;s digital age means having an online presence is no longer optional &#8211; it&#8217;s essential for reaching new customers and growing your business. 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