During the unprecedented COVID-19 situation...

...many business owners find themselves doing everything possible to keep their businesses afloat. One of those life rafts, naturally, is asking satisfied clients to leave positive Google Reviews to remain relevant even amidst a temporary closure or limitations.

Schools and universities shutting down for weeks, toilet paper flying off shelves at hair-triggering speeds, citizens hunkering down to prepare for a possible quarantine... we are in the midst of a coronavirus takeover in the United States and around the world.

When you think about the SEO of your business website, Google My Business reviews probably aren't the first thing that come to mind.

But in addition to making sure your website is mobile friendly for phones and tablets, making sure your website is secure by use of an SSL, and making sure your website content contains plenty of search-related phrases (aiding SEO) – Google reviews are imperative for a high Google ranking.

In 2020, there are many “make your own” solutions for creating a website design. And while these options are fine for a small organization in need of a temporary placeholder, many larger business owners understand the importance of having a professionally programmed website design with proper SEO to gain a larger audience.

Here are a few reasons designing your own website may lead to missed opportunities, compiled by your local Milwaukee website design company, Image Management.