If you’re asking yourself: “Do I need a website for my side hustle?”, then this post is for you.
You’ll learn 5 clear reasons why you need a website, and the basics for getting started.
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You need a website
The answer is yes! You definitely need a website for your side hustle or business.
And there’s no great reason as to why you wouldn’t want to have a website.
Especially nowadays, when it is so easy to build a website. All you need to start is a simple, reliable website builder and a domain name.
After that, you just need to design your website, which is so easy with templates!
But let me quickly give you 5 legit reasons why you need a website:
1. You Own It
You own your website. Social Media platforms are rented and volatile, and you simply need a home base for your brand.
2. Professional Presentation
Your website is your professional hub and acts as a presentation or portfolio for your work, offers, and content.
3. Take payments
It’s so easy to take payments on your website, which is a convenient automation for both you and your customers.
4. List products
With your website, you can quit paying insane fees on 3rd party platforms and start selling on your website instead.
With a website builder like Carrd, you can put up simple payment buttons.
And with WordPress, you can build a full-blown online store with up to 100 products for free by using Surecart, an Ecommerce WordPress plugin.
5. Build An Audience With SEO
SEO is an exceptional way to drive website traffic, especially for local business websites and Ecommerce stores. And SEO basics are easy to nail if you learn from Backlinko or the Ahrefs academy.
What do I need to put on the website?
Here’s what you need on your website:
- Your homepage with one clear call to action (CTA) like “ subscribe to my email list”
- What you do
- Who you serve
- A way to contact you or buy something
- Testimonials or photos
This will act as a simple, but effective foundation for your initial website build.
You can work on it over time. A website is like a living, growing asset, and it’ll likely never be “finished”.
That’s why you need a website
Now you know why you need a website, and you know the bare minimum foundation required to get started.
You can build a website with ease by using something like:
- Carrd
- Elementor for WordPress
- Newsletter platforms, like Kit, BeeHiiv, or MailerLite
So, quit asking “Do I Need A Website?”, and start asking if you want to improve your professional presence and make it easier for your audience to find you.
Because if you’re a serious side hustler you’ll want to look like a pro, and pros have websites!
That’s It!
Check out the Legit Side Hustles Podcast and consider recommending it to a friend. Thank you so much for reading, and have a fantastic day.