My website just launched. How long will it take for potential clients to start contacting me through my website?

A: When you think of Internet marketing, you need to think of it as a marathon, not a sprint.  It takes time to build an effective website and it doesn’t happen overnight.

You have to understand that the major search engines, including Google, need time to index Web pages and it is a mistake to believe that this happens instantly.   For example, you should expect to wait about 20 to 40 days for indexing at Google.

There is a lot that goes into the success of a website. The key is that you have all of the right components in place, such as quality content, Web video, a call-to-action, (i.e. book or report), and an easy way for people to contact you. If you have all of these important elements, you should be able to create a strong online presence that converts visitors into contacts.  You just need to be patient.