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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Marc Shoffman

I want to build my own business website – where do I start?

A well-designed website is vital to interact with clients - (Getty Images)

A website can help your business interact with current clients and reach new customers – but getting online is just the start. Business owners need to consider how their website looks, as well as how people engage with it.

This means getting the design and functionality right and ensuring it is optimised with the best keywords and content, so your small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) can be found among the top search results. Communication and ecommerce tools are also important.

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