Local businesses need websites now more than ever.

Without a website, how would your business rank in search when consumers or investors Google your page? Having no website means having no brand-controlled publishing and link-earning platform necessary for ranking highly in search.

So, you would want to establish a strong website that’s vital to local search rankings. You’d need to make it an authoritative resource for your specific investor audience.

Think about it. 

At this very moment, someone may be searching for your company online. 

It's how things work in this digital age. Clients and investors will search the web to engage with your business.

They expect your company to have an online presence, at least a website. And if you don't have one, they'll consider you less professional.

Helping you manage your website smoothly. That’s our goal.

That’s why our HQi content management system (CMS) consistently improves to make you a happy HQi user. Because a good CMS at the heart of your website keeps your content fresh and up-to-date.

In this latest version, you’ll be able to manage your timeline more easily, without help from support, once it’s all set up. You’ll also find performance improvements in other functions, like your email alerts, calendar, and list pages. Check out more details on these new features below.

Investors are not always rational in assessing their investment decisions.

In the early part of their journey, some investors would not be decided on specific facts to look for about your company. And by looking at your website’s design, imagery and key messages, they will be guided emotionally about how they feel about your business.

Other investors, however, will just want facts, facts and facts. “Just show me the numbers!”

The power of the web.

You know this well enough. That's why your company has its own website.

It's not just developing the right website though. It’s also about maintaining the site for your business.

Your website needs to be regularly updated to echo your company's identity and business values in the online world. It doesn't have to be complicated for it to establish awareness and trust for investors. It just needs to provide the latest information that gives a significant impact. So, investors keep coming back to your site.

Checking your mail. Managing your bank account. Chatting with colleagues across the globe.

Everything is online nowadays.

These tasks are just a few that can be done from the comfort of your office or while waiting for your train. All in a matter of seconds. All through the Web.

And when you’re running a business, it’s not enough to just have a website. More importantly, it needs to be mobile-friendly.

Triumphs over adversities.

Significant achievements.

Moments of inspiration.

These are just some milestones that have shaped your organisation. And perhaps you may be so used to these events that you've missed out on how they have marked your company’s evolution.

It can be a lot easier.

Meaning, you won’t have to start from scratch when you’re updating your website. Even for a rebrand.

As long as your content management system can handle the changes. Effecting your new name and logo won’t be any trouble at all.

Especially if you have an expert support team to help you with the modifications on your design and content. You won’t need to handle all the techy stuff of URLs, domain and what nots.

HQi continually upgrades to equip you with better tools to manage your website.

This latest version contains a new Biography section where you can showcase your leadership or teams on your website.

Other performance improvements include those in IRM Newsroom and HQi Blog to keep your website running smoothly.

Read along to get more details on the new features.

Keeping up with the times?

Or just effecting a change in company strategy?

A rebrand of your business can be a result of different factors. Perhaps you’re expanding into new markets. Or diversifying the kind of products or service you offer.

Whatever your reasons, it’s imperative that your new brand be reflected on your website and all other forms of communications.

It’s a journey. Not a destination.

Yes, that’s the process for any website. Yours included.

For as your company achieves milestones, so opportunities arise to show these developments within your site. Opportunities to improve and reshape your web page.

Take for example, a new company logo.

Expanding your business internationally?

Congratulations! Just goes to show how successful your company is.

You’ve got your website ready to show who you are and what your business is all about.

But wait a minute.

Will your new target audience be able to read and understand your site?

Rebranding.

Many companies will do it at some point. For various reasons.

Particularly when its vision has expanded beyond its initial goals.

Perhaps you’re considering one too for your company?

No fuss. No hassle.

Yup! No need for other blogging programs.

Say hello to HQi Blog, the new blogging feature within IRM’s HQi proprietary content management system.

HQi is a user-friendly platform that gives you control over your website content, images and navigation. It also allows you to distribute news and communicate with investors.

A corporate website is vital in today’s digital business age.

Not having a site means losing business and investors to your competitors that have such online presence.

An online presence will not only enable customers to quickly find your products or services. It will also help potential investors, business partners and employees to easily learn about your company.

It’s never too late to switch. Especially if it’s for the better.

Accelerate Resources Limited (ASX: AX8) didn’t shy away from moving to a more suitable website when it realised its former one was outdated.

Accelerate pursues investment opportunities in Australian cobalt copper and gold exploration projects. Being a recently listed company, its efforts were focused on fully engaging with investors.

The bell has rung. And you’re no longer an unlisted company.

Will your investors see you as an amateur new IPO or a full scale ASX-listed company from Day 1?

Carawine Resources Limited (ASX:CWX) was able to manage that transition with a professional online investor presence throughout the process. The exploration company has settled into being a listed company with a primary focus to explore for, and ultimately develop mineral deposits within Australia.

There’s always room for improvement. Especially in a corporate website.

That’s not only because your company is growing. It’s also because you want to keep delivering a great user experience for your audience through your site.

And wouldn’t it be neat if these enhancements were more manageable to implement? Without a long wait for the upgrades to be carried out?

That feeling when you walk into an impressive corporate headquarters.

It’s not just the minimalist or no-nonsense look of the office. It’s the professional vibe that makes you want to do business with the company.

Much like how a well-designed website works. Once you enter its home page, you’d want to explore the rest of the site to see how you can engage with the establishment.

Nowadays, more investors research the Web for businesses they’re looking into.

That’s why companies have websites that not only cater to consumers or clients. They also create webpages that address investor needs. Where their company can provide information and gain the credibility investors seek.

To strengthen its online presence, Alkane Resources Ltd recently launched a website with the help of IRM. Alkane is an ASX and OTCQX (US) listed multi-commodity mining and exploration company. Its projects and operations are located in the Central West of New South Wales, eastern Australia.