Badassery Magazine July 2018 Issue 26 | Page 22

IF YOU DON'T THINK YOU NEED A WEBSITE, Read This HOW HAVING A GREAT WEBSITE HELPS YOU MAKE MORE MONEY ONLINE by Alegna Moss I ’ ve come across a trend with many online entrepreneurs who skip over having a website and instead focus on building an audience via social media platforms. Some of the reasons I’ve come across include fear of the tech, lack of money or time, belief you simply don’t need one, not knowing where to start, or my favorite “so-and-so makes $50,000 a month without a site”. Yes, you can build an audience by having a powerful message and then nurturing them into clients in ways which do not include a website -- like a Facebook Group or YouTube Channel. But having one helps expand your opportunities for connection, and in so many ways, makes it easier for you to make more money. 22 • BADASSERY MAGAZINE This article isn’t meant to convince anyone you absolutely need a website. Of course, you can make My intention in writing this is to offer you a different perspective on how having a well-thought “HAVING [A WEBSITE] HELPS EXPAND YOUR OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONNECTION, AND IN SO MANY WAYS, MAKES IT EASIER FOR YOU TO MAKE MORE MONEY.” money without one. In fact, you don’t need to do all the things to reach success. But different resources and tools help us reach our goals faster and easier. There are different paths to building a profitable business and having a website is just one among many. out site can help you make more money. I personally believe it should be the center of your online presence. After-all, it’s a powerful communication tool which can help you align and connect with your potential clients...