From The Tav to The Trade Strip: Why Ashmore Businesses Need to Get Online in 2024
A local's guide to getting your Ashmore business found online - because being as easy to find as The Tav should be everyone's goal.
If you've ever tried explaining to a customer where your Ashmore business is located ("We're just past the TAFE, before the roundabout... no, the other roundabout..."), you'll know that being easy to find is essential for local business success. But in 2024, being findable online is just as important as being findable off the Southport-Nerang Road.
The Changing Face of Ashmore Business
Let's be honest - Ashmore isn't exactly known for its flashy shopfronts or tourist attractions. We're the practical heart of the Gold Coast, where things get done. From the bustling trade strip to the local shops that have served generations of families, our business community is built on reliability and good old-fashioned service.
Fun fact: I once tried counting all the roundabouts in Ashmore during my lunch break. I got dizzy and had to stop at The Tav for a recovery parmy. True story. Well, mostly true - it might have been a schnitzel.
But here's the thing - while everyone knows where to find The Ashmore Tavern (thank goodness), newer businesses can't rely on decades of local knowledge. And with the constant stream of TAFE students and young families moving into the area, your digital presence needs to be as solid as your actual one.
Why Your Ashmore Business Needs a Strong Online Presence
Remember when giving directions was as simple as "near where the old video shop used to be"? Those days are gone. Today's customers are looking you up on their phones while stuck in that infamous Southport-Nerang Road traffic (probably right near the TAFE turnoff, let's be honest).
Did you know? 87% of customers now check out a business online before visiting in person. That's more people than know how to properly navigate an Ashmore roundabout!
The Local Advantage Goes Digital
Being an Ashmore business gives you some natural advantages:
- Central location (we're basically the hub of the Gold Coast, even if Benowa thinks otherwise)
- Strong trade and service reputation
- Excellent access to both coastal and hinterland markets
But without a solid online presence, you're missing out on customers who:
- Are new to the area (and don't know the secret TAFE shortcuts)
- Search on their phones between jobs
- Want to book services outside business hours
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What Makes an Effective Website for Ashmore Businesses?
Whether you're a tradie in the industrial area or running a cafe near the TAFE, your website needs to work as hard as you do. Here's what that means:
Mobile-Friendly Design
Because let's face it, no one's pulling out their laptop while waiting for their coffee at Ashmore City Shopping Centre.
If your website takes longer to load than it does to get through the Southport-Nerang Road bottleneck, we need to talk.
Clear Location Information
Remember: "Near the roundabout" isn't helpful when there are approximately 47 of them (I may have exaggerated, but only slightly).
Online Booking Systems
Because sometimes people want to book their car service at 11pm while watching Netflix. We've all been there.
The Real Talk About Local Business Websites
Look, I get it. You're busy running your business, dealing with suppliers, managing staff, and probably trying to figure out which is the fastest route through the morning TAFE traffic. A website might seem like just another thing on your to-do list.
Start small but start right. Even a simple, well-designed website can make a huge difference in how customers find and interact with your business.
Local SEO is crucial for Ashmore businesses - because when someone searches for "best coffee near TAFE" or "mechanic Southport-Nerang Road", you want to be the first result they see.
Ready to Get Your Ashmore Business Online?
Let's create a website that works as hard as you do - and is easier to find than that shortcut through the TAFE grounds (you know the one I mean). We understand local business because we live and breathe it too.
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