Our Background

I started Local Web Studio in 2007 after serving as Executive Director of Main Street Plymouth, Inc. in Plymouth, NH.  Part of my job at Main Street was to help the downtown merchants improve their web presence.

It became clear that many local businesses viewed the Internet as a waste of money.  This feeling stemmed from the businesses that had a website and didn't see any value in it.  Most of these websites were made by their uncle’s, brother’s, grandson’s friend and didn't include any plan on how it was going to be used.  So there it sat – placed on a shelf to gather dust.

As you can probably guess, using the web in that fashion is a waste of money.  Current and potential customers of local businesses don’t search for local products and services because they want to see what their website is like.  They search because they’re looking for very specific information – phone numbers, prices, menus, services offered, directions, hours of operation, and references (known as reviews online).

In the past your only chance was to have an extensive website that clearly provided this information – but that all changed in October 2006.  Google started to list local business results right on top of the page – regardless if they had a website or not.  Essentially, Google became a more extensive version of the Yellow Pages.

What does this all have to do with Local Web Studio?  Everything.  Businesses can no longer ignore the Internet because they’re there if they choose to be or not.  The question is, when someone searches for your industry within your community do they find the details of your business or your competitors?

We're here to help ensure that your web presence brings you more customers.  Get a free evaluation of your web presence and suggestions on improvements that can be made within your budget.

Todd Allison
Owner
Local Web Studio