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Over the next year we will be building a resource of questions and websites and mobile apps to help new and struggling business owners to better understand the niche. Keep popping by see what we have for you.

100 Questions About Websites and Mobile Apps for New Business Owners

Getting Started & Planning

  1. Do I need a website or a mobile app—or both?
  2. What is the first step to building a website?
  3. How long does it take to create a professional website?
  4. Should I build my website myself or hire someone?
  5. What is the difference between a domain and hosting?
  6. Which domain name should I choose?
  7. How do I register a domain?
  8. How much hosting do I really need?
  9. What is WordPress and is it good for my business?
  10. What’s the difference between a web developer and a web designer?

Design & Branding

  1. What makes a website look professional?
  2. Should my branding be different on the website vs mobile app?
  3. What colors and fonts should I use on my website?
  4. How do I make sure my logo looks good on all devices?
  5. What is responsive design and do I need it?
  6. Should I use a pre-made theme or get a custom design?
  7. How do I keep my website from looking cluttered?
  8. What should I put on my homepage?
  9. How many pages does my website need?
  10. What images should I use on my site?

Content & Messaging

  1. How do I write content that converts visitors into customers?
  2. Should I write the website content myself?
  3. How much information is too much?
  4. What kind of "About Us" page do people like?
  5. Do I need a blog, and what should I write about?
  6. How often should I update my content?
  7. What tone of voice should my website use?
  8. Should I include pricing on my website?
  9. How do I make my site sound trustworthy?
  10. Should I include testimonials or reviews?

Technical & Functionality

  1. What is SSL and why does my website need it?
  2. How do I make sure my website loads quickly?
  3. How do I make my site mobile-friendly?
  4. What’s the difference between a web app and a mobile app?
  5. How do I back up my website?
  6. How do I connect my email to my domain?
  7. What happens if my site goes down?
  8. How do I test my site before it goes live?
  9. What kind of forms should I include (contact, quote, etc.)?
  10. What plugins or add-ons should I use?

E-commerce Questions

  1. How do I start selling products on my website?
  2. What payment methods should I accept?
  3. Do I need a separate payment processor?
  4. Should I use Shopify, WooCommerce, or something else?
  5. How do I handle taxes and shipping on my store?
  6. What security features should an e-commerce site have?
  7. Can I sell digital downloads from my website?
  8. How do I track inventory online?
  9. Can I offer discount codes and special offers?
  10. How do I recover abandoned shopping carts?

Mobile Apps

  1. Should I build my app for iOS or Android first?
  2. What’s the difference between native and hybrid apps?
  3. How much does it cost to make an app?
  4. Do I need an app if I already have a mobile-friendly website?
  5. What features should I include in my app?
  6. How do I get my app into the App Store or Google Play?
  7. How long does it take to build an app?
  8. Who updates the app when there are bugs?
  9. Can I make money with my app?
  10. How do push notifications work?

SEO & Online Visibility

  1. How do I get my website to show up on Google?
  2. What is SEO and how does it work?
  3. What keywords should I be targeting?
  4. How do I write SEO-friendly content?
  5. Should I pay for Google Ads or focus on organic traffic?
  6. How do I get other websites to link to mine?
  7. Should I be on Google Maps?
  8. What is local SEO and how do I improve it?
  9. Do blogs help with SEO?
  10. How long does it take to see SEO results?

Marketing Integration

  1. Can I connect my website to Instagram and Facebook?
  2. What is email marketing and how do I set it up?
  3. How do I collect email addresses legally?
  4. Can my website send out automated emails?
  5. How do I create a lead magnet?
  6. What tracking tools should I use (Google Analytics, etc.)?
  7. Can I run ads directly from my site?
  8. How do I add a newsletter sign-up?
  9. Should I have a pop-up on my site?
  10. Can I connect my CRM system to my website?

Legal & Data Protection

  1. Do I need a cookie notice?
  2. What should my privacy policy include?
  3. How do I make sure my website is GDPR compliant?
  4. What terms and conditions should I include?
  5. Can I use any images I find online?
  6. What do I need to know about accessibility (WCAG)?
  7. How do I protect customer data?
  8. What is a data breach and how can I prevent one?
  9. Can I block spam from my contact forms?
  10. Do I need legal disclaimers?

Management & Maintenance

  1. Who is responsible for maintaining my website?
  2. How often should I update my plugins or software?
  3. What if I break something on my site?
  4. How do I make simple changes to my website?
  5. Can I switch developers later?
  6. Should I schedule regular site checkups?
  7. Can I track how visitors are using my site?
  8. Should I create separate landing pages for ads?
  9. How do I keep my website content fresh?
  10. What’s the long-term plan for growing my website or app?