Hey everyone! I'm from a developing country where only about 40% of businesses have a website. Recently, I've been trying to reach out to local businesses like restaurants and dental clinics through WhatsApp, and I've noticed a trend: most are saying they don't need a website because they handle everything through WhatsApp Business. Customers can browse products, add items to their carts, and place orders all via WhatsApp. This has left me wondering: Do these businesses actually need a website? As a full-stack developer, what value can I provide to them that would make a website worthwhile? Thanks for your insights!
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For many small businesses, having an online presence is mainly about information and marketing. Those that say they don’t need a website often utilize free platforms. If they're doing well with WhatsApp, they might see no reason to invest in a full website.
Totally agree! I've seen a lot of businesses handle it the same way.