Your Business Needs a Website & Google Listing

5 Reasons Your Somali-Owned Business Needs a Website + Google Page

As a new business owner in Canada, you might rely on word-of-mouth or social media. But in today’s digital world, no online presence = invisible to customers. Here’s why a website and Google Business Profile are essential:

1. Canadians Google Everything

• 90% of customers search online before visiting a store.
• Without a Google Business Profile:
  • You won’t appear in local searches (e.g., “Somali restaurant near me”).
  • Competitors with GBP will steal your customers.

2. 24/7 Storefront

• Your website works while you sleep:
  • Show menus, prices, photos.
  • Accept inquiries or bookings anytime.
• Example: A customer searching for “halal meat delivery Toronto” at midnight finds you instantly.

3. Build Trust & Credibility

• Businesses without websites look:
  • Unprofessional (“Do they still operate?”)
  • Suspicious (“Why no contact info?”)
• A simple website with your:
  • Address, phone, hours
  • Photos of your products/services
    → Makes customers feel secure.

4. Free Marketing with Google Business Profile

• GBP is FREE and lets you:
  • Appear in Google Maps.
  • Collect reviews (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ = more customers).
  • Post updates (sales, events, holidays).
• Without GBP, you’re missing 1000s of local searches monthly.

5. Own Your Brand

• Social media (Facebook/Instagram):
  • You don’t control the platform (accounts get hacked/banned).
  • Limited information space.
• Your website:
  • Fully customizable.
  • Showcases your unique story.

We can help you get started

At Somali Owned, we build websites and can set you up with a Google my Business page. Contact us today.

“After adding my grocery store to Google, calls increased by 40% in 2 weeks. Best part? It cost $0.”
— Fatima, Ottawa

Don’t be invisible. Claim your digital space today!