Name of your website? (NOT url, http://etc)Unique Decorative Concrete
Your name?
Jeff Szalony
Your Location (city, etc)
Ionia
When did you start your website and why?
I started my website because the people who would most benefit from my services are probably accessing the web to find the services I specialize in.
Please give us a short summary of your website, business model, etc
Unique Decorative Concrete is a decorative concrete contractor located in mid-Michigan. The goal of our website is to educate the public about our services and our quality of work, utilizing pictures and supplier links. "Unique designs for your concrete demands".
What has been the most difficult part of creating and running your website?
The most difficult part of creating the website was going through and getting together all of the pictures we wanted to use. Keeping our pictures updated is challenging.
What was your biggest mistake?
My biggest mistake was not having a website sooner.
Who maintains your website and why?
We hired a local web administrator to maintain our website because we didn't feel we had the expertise or the time to professionally maintain it.
Tell us how your business has benefitted from your website?
Business has increased considerably from our website.
What are your views on ecommerce and the future of the internet?
I believe ecommerce on the internet is only going to continue increasing with future generations.
What are your views on Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?
I believe Search Engine Optimization is important for many businesses. The organizations we list our services with rely heavily upon top listings with search engines. I find my money is better spent listing with organizations rather than trying to make my site a top rated site on its own, because the credibility organizations supply to my listing is valuable to my potential clients.
What are your views on Search Engines? Have they helped or hindered your website?
Search Engines have helped my business indirectly. Organizations that I have membership with utilize Search Engines which direct potential clients through them, to me.
What method has been most successful for promoting your website?
Using organizations which list me as a local contractor has been most successful for promoting my website.
What method has been least successful for promoting your website?
Newspaper ads have been least successful in promoting my website.
Is there anything not currently available online that would help promote your business:
Yes, I would like to see a business social networking site that would be as popular as myspace, where businesses could have their own profile page which would be listed in categories in regards to their products or services as well as their location. A place where businesses and customers could communicate, form groups, and learn.
What is your website address?
Unique Decorative Concrete
