The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best small business Websites in the world as part of their 27th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at the WebAward Web site. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 86 industries, including a category for small business websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. The deadline for small business web sites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2023.
“Small business marketing has been truly transformed by the Internet. For small businesses, a website can be a game-changer. It can help increase visibility, credibility, and sales.” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “A small business company’s websites can now allow that company to do business all over the world, if that website is effective. The WebAward Competition provides a unique opportunity for small businesses to showcase their website and gain recognition for their efforts in providing an exceptional online experience for their customers. Being named an ‘award-winner’ can be a marketing opportunity as well”.
Web sites are judged on seven criteria including design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each WebAward entry in the advertising category is judged against other advertising entries in its industry category and then against an overall standard of excellence.
Here are the past Best Small Business Website WebAward winners:
- 2022 – MogerMedia Inc. for Alaskan Air Conditioning & Heating
- 2020 – LEAP Spark for Kern’s Kitchen
- 2019 – Hong Kong Trade Development Council for hktdc.com Small Orders – Small Orders, Big Prospects
- 2018 – Local Search Masters (LSM) for An Excellent Site For A Growing Fitness Franchise
- 2017 – Hong Kong Trade Development Council(HKTDC) for hktdc.com Small Orders – Small Orders, Big Prospects
- 2016 – DynamiX for Zerorez
- 2015 – TopSpot Internet Marketing for Punum Roofing of Houston Website
- 2014 – screenagers for 99 reasons why our website is not online yet
- 2013 – DASH Co. for DASH Co. Website
- 2012 – My1Stop.com for My1Stop.com – Printing Made Easy
- 2011 – Overstock.com for Overstock.com
- 2010 – CityMax.com for Small Business Website Builder
- 2009 – Risdall Marketing Group for Peter’s Body Shop Web Site Design
- 2008 – Hong Kong Trade Development Council for hktdc.com – The trusted online marketplace with third-party authentication
- 2007 – dLife for dLife Website
- 2006 – BusinessWeek Online for BusinessWeek Online – Small Biz
- 2005 – Mediapulse, Inc. for Stuart Row Landscapes, Inc.
- 2004 – Gerard Konars for Bridal and Formal, Inc. Website
- 2003 – Byte Interactive for Byte Interactive website
All small business entrants benefit from receiving valuable feedback in terms of their specific scores compared against the average scores for their industry. They also may receive specific comments from the WebAward’s professional judging panel on their Web site development efforts.
Small Business Websites wishing to be considered for the Best Small Business Website can submit their website for consideration at WebAward.org. Winners of a WebAward in the small business category will also receive:
- Handsome statue or certificate of achievement
- A limited-edition Commemorative NFT
- Increased visibility for their company
- Marketing opportunity to promote the company website to the media
- Links to your site from the highly ranked WebAward site to help SEO
- A highlight for your resume.
- Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
- Unlimited bragging rights
The 2023 WebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association thanks these companies for their commitment to the entire online marketing community.
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