HOW DOMAIN NAMES HELP SMALL BUSINESSES

What consumers think:

1. 74% would trust a company-branded email address more so than a free email address.
2. 86% prefer a business to have a website instead of a social media page.
3. 77% believe that a website makes a business appear more credible.
4. 84% believe a business with a website is more credible than one that only has a social media page.

What small businesses think:

1. 80% prefer their business have a website over alternative methods, such as a social media page or an online directory listing.
2. 88% agree a website has made it easier for customers to find their business.
3. 76% agree a website is a great way to find new customers.
4. 81% say that a website has helped to grow their business.
5. 68% said a website is their best online marketing tool.
6. 84% say their website is important or critical to their business.
7. 97% would recommend having a website to other small businesses.
8. 84% agree that a website makes a business more credible.
9. 71% believe using a company-branded email will make their business appear more credible.