“Google is becoming the new homepage for local businesses” – is one of the statements a new MOZ survey has revealed.

With the expansion of Internet connected mobile phones it has become easier than ever to reach thousands of people easily.

MOZ contributor Miriam Ellis has shared the findings from a survey on how Google has impacted the businesses and how it will continue to do so in the coming year.

Ellis says, “As local brands and their marketers watch Google play Trojan horse, shifting from top benefactor to top competitor by replacing former “free” publicity with paid packs, Local Service Ads, zero-click SERPs, and related structures, it’s no surprise to see forum members asking, “Do I even need a website anymore?”

Our answer to this question is,“Yes, you’ve never needed a website more than you will in 2019.” In this post, we’ll examine:

  • Why it looks like local businesses don’t need websites
  • Statistical proofs of why local businesses need websites now more than ever
  • The current status of local business websites and most-needed improvements”.

Why Local Businesses Will Need Websites More than Ever in 2019

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