If you are looking to build or redesign your business web site, then your timing couldn’t be better. Today, there are some great online marketing tools available to you that are easy to use, well designed and very affordable. And the exciting news is that there are more people connected and communicating online then ever before.

Your customers are ready!
That’s right folks. Your customers have seen the light and are using the Internet for domestic, business, educational, government and entertainment purposes. It is the new “TV” and people are just getting started. So…

10 reasons why it is a good time to build your web site.

1. Many of your customers now have access to the Internet and fast broadband connections.
2. They use the Internet on a daily basis both for work and socially.
3. They can connect 24/7 via computers, laptops, mobile phones, blackberries, and palm pilots…
4. They do their banking online, pay their bills, shop for groceries, book travel, books, gifts, download music, watch You Tube videos, send emails, do research, write their own blogs, talk to friends… and the list goes on and on.
5. Some of your customers are participating in social networks that are powered by intelligent software applications. Professionally designed, these networks are interactive, fun, very sticky and absolutely free. (Think Facebook, Bebo, MySpace, YouTube, Squidoo…just to name a few.)
6. Your customers are developing higher online expectations due to their frequent use of the Internet. Their online experiences are now positive and fun.
7. Your customers have very short attention spans and need to be persuaded in less than 10 seconds to stay and have a look around. They are attracted to web sites that can help them in some way or are new and unique. If you can achieve this then the rewards are great.
8. Many of your customers stumbleupon web sites and recommend them to their friends, and their friends’ friends, and their friends’, friends’, friends and even to people they have never met before.
9. Many of your customers may not necessarily come to you via your website, but they will expect to see you there on the Internet if they decide to take a peek.
10. Many of your customers will take your business more seriously if you have a well-designed web site that tells a unique story and provides them with all the information they need to make an informed decision about your products and services.

There you have it. Ten very good reasons that have hopefully got you all fired up, and helped to fuel your online journey.

Need more inspiration? Read my next article “10 More Reasons To Build Your New Business Web Site Now!”

Something to ponder upon:
“The internet is constantly changing and evolving. Continually stretched and challenged by more and more Internet savvy, unique individuals. As they experiment and test the boundaries, gaps naturally appear, allowing new ideas to filter through, engaging people in a multitude of different ways.” MAF