Having a web presence is one of the most important aspects of running a business in this day in age, it offers credibility, affordable and effective advertising, visibility, reach, and gain ground over competition.
If you need anything this day and age, the first place you look is online, from Chinese food to Chinese checkers. It is not just you, but over 70% of the American population. If a potential customer lands upon your website, and it is not credible or appealing they simply turn back, this is why having a well designed and well coded website is of great importance.
Now if you have a website which you and your customers are comfortable with, but wish to increase your visibility, and gain ground over competition, web advertising is key. Advertising has never been so easy for businesses, you can directly advertise to specific demographics through a variety of different mediums.