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The High Cost of Using a Cheap Template Website

Written by Brett Miller

It may seem like using a template website will save you a lot of money, and it might in the beginning. While it’s true that the start-up costs are low, saving a quick buck in the beginning won’t help your business if the leads don’t materialize. Your website will likely be your most valuable tool for generating business, but only if you have a site that can really bring in leads. A website should pay for itself many times over by the clients it brings to you, so spending the money to get a great website will save you money in the long run.

But I Can Get Such a Good Deal!

Websites are a perfect case of getting what you pay for. Customers use the internet more than ever, and they know what they want to see when they visit a website. Make sure you’re giving them what they want.

Template websites don’t offer the flexibility that you need. In most cases, you enter some simple information and a stock website is assigned to you. There could be several Realtors right in your area with the same site design! How embarrassing! Also, people in the know can spot a template website a mile away. You need to think about the image that you’re projecting.

What Is My Website Telling My Clients?

To tech-savvy users, a template website says that you don’t understand the internet. After all, all you had to do to get that template site was pay some money and pass on some information. Promoting your business on a website tailored to you specifically shows your clients that you’re up on current trends, and you understand technology.

Even if you don’t have a clue how to set up a website, don’t be tricked into using a template service. Customers want to use a Realtor who will utilize all the available resources in their home search, so think about projecting that image to all of your site viewers. Leads will soon be rolling in from folks eager to use a Realtor who is head and shoulders above the crowd.

This article was posted on August 28, 2006

About The Author

Copyright 2006. Brett Miller is the founder of HoopJumper.com and has created the best lead generating real estate websites in the industry and helped hundreds of real estate professionals make the most of their Internet presence. Call 888-Hoop-Jumper for a complimentary web analysis today or visit www.HoopJumper.com to see how HoopJumper can help you grow your business.

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