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The Growth Show with Whitney Bateson
Website Success for 2025, Part 1: Why ‘Just Having a Website’ Isn’t Enough: The 3 Key Pieces Your Site is Missing
Join host Whitney Bateson as she kicks off the first episode of a three-part podcast series on 'Website Success for 2025.' This series is designed to help you transform your website into a powerful, client-attracting tool as you prepare for the upcoming new year. Reflecting on key achievements from 2024, Whitney talks about aligning your website with your business goals, crafting client-focused copy using the Problem-Agitate-Solution (PAS) framework, and building a functional sales system with automated steps, such as online scheduling and lead magnets. Throughout this episode, you’ll hear success stories, practical tips, and actionable examples to turn your website into a streamlined sales machine. Whitney also introduces the Wellness Pro Website System and highlights upcoming enrollment opportunities.
Don't forget to visit the series page to grab your free downloadable guide with key takeaways from each episode, join the conversation, and ask questions to help you succeed in 2025!
Reflecting on 2024 achievements
Setting your 2025 goals & why 'just having a website' isn't enough
Crafting client-focused copy
Automated steps
Lead magnets & the power of an email list
Key website elements
Avoiding DIY website pitfalls
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- Read My Blog: Get practical, easy-to-follow advice and tips to make growing your online business easier - find articles about finding your first clients, copywriting, branding, sales and marketing advice, and so much more. Dive in here.
- Download My Free Resources: From clarifying your brand, to defining your services and more, download my workbooks and guides that will finally give you the clarity you need to make real, lasting progress in your business. Access the resources here.
- Learn About The Wellness Pro Website System: In our 6-week live group program, my team and I help you create a beautiful, strategic website that not only looks great, it helps you get more clients, too! Your website is your online storefront, and through recorded lessons, group calls, templates, and hands-on support throughout the program, we help you ensure your website shows off your true value, and will support the growth of your business for years to come. Learn more here.
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