{"id":8638,"date":"2023-06-22T15:09:57","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T19:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/share.independentagent.com\/?p=8638"},"modified":"2023-06-22T15:09:57","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T19:09:57","slug":"why-strong-website-is-important-independent-insurance-agencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.independentagent.com\/trustedchoice\/blog\/why-strong-website-is-important-independent-insurance-agencies\/","title":{"rendered":"Why a Strong Website Is Important For Independent Insurance Agencies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In the post-pandemic world the way people shop for goods and services has changed forever. Trips to the grocery store have turned into mobile ordering, and face-to-face meetings are almost exclusively done in online meeting rooms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As a result, making sure people can research and purchase your products online is no longer something that\u2019s <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">nice to have &#8211; <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">it\u2019s become a non-negotiable for thousands of businesses across many different industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">And for most business owners, that all starts with a strong website presence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In the insurance industry, consumers who were already turning to search engines and mobile apps for their own research before the pandemic are even more \u201chip\u201d to the digital game.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Even with that being the case, there are still hundreds, if not thousands of independent insurance agents who have yet to invest in building a strong website and digital presence.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">5 Reasons Why Your Agency Needs A Strong Website<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">1) Customer Acquisition.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A strong website can help consumers find your business in their time of need, which helps you acquire more customers online. Whether they had a rate increase or a below-par experience with another agent or carrier, consumers by the thousands search online for insurance each month.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A great website helps your agency become more visible in their searches and helps convert those shoppers into paying customers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">2) Customer Retention.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A strong website can help educate your customers and get the necessary \u201ctouches\u201d on them that are critical for keeping your agency top-of-mind when it comes to their insurance. Using resources like blogs, videos, FAQ pages, and digital learning centers, agencies can engage and educate their customers in ways that were not previously possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">3) Integrations and Automations.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A strong website can integrate with other tools and software that your agency may be using and help streamline workflows and repetitive tasks in your agency. Things like quote request auto-responders, gathering declaration pages, embedded quote-bind-issue raters, and customer service portals, are all great examples of how your website can \u201ctalk\u201d to the other tools you\u2019re using in your agency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Most importantly, a website that connects to your customer relationship manager (CRM) or agency management system (AMS) is a powerful way to save your agency hours of time throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">4) Facilitating Customer Service.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s no secret that providing great customer service requires major time and financial resources from most agencies. It\u2019s why agencies have recently started turning to mobile apps and virtual assistants to help fulfill these requests<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> so they can spend more time engaging in profitable activities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Utilizing your website for customer service requests is also a great way to help streamline your service process, as well as make the process super simple for your customers. Through web forms and conditional logic, it\u2019s easier than ever to gather the information you need from your customers to help service them better and faster than ever before.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">5) Resale and Acquisition Purposes.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In an environment where agencies are bought and sold by the hundreds each year, having a strong website can add significant resale value to your agency should you decide to sell it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you know your numbers like website analytics, top-performing pages<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and conversion ratios, it can add another layer of profitability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In the competitive online environment that we live in today\u2014and considering how insurance consumers and customers research and buy insurance\u2014having a strong website for your independent insurance agency is no longer something that\u2019s nice to have. 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