Today, most people start their buying process online—whether they’re looking for a car, a lawnmower, or a shed. Before making a purchase, they research options, compare prices, and look for trusted businesses. If your shed lot doesn’t have its own website, you’re missing out on these buyers.
How Buyers Shop for Sheds Online
Customers don’t just drive around looking for sheds anymore. They start with Google, typing in searches like “sheds near me” or “portable barns for sale.” These searches often lead them to websites where they can browse options, compare pricing, and decide who they want to contact.
Without a dedicated website, it’s hard for your business to show up in those search results. Instead, potential customers might find a competitor who does have a website – even if they’re farther away. A well-designed website helps you appear in searches, answer common buyer questions, and make it easy for customers to choose you over the competition.
Why a Manufacturer Page Isn’t Enough
Some dealers rely on their manufacturer’s website to help them get found online. While these pages list your shed lot, they also list many others. The problem?
Manufacturer websites are built for national reach, not local success. This means a customer searching for sheds in your area may not see you first. Basic dealer listings generate some leads, but they don’t put you in control.
Manufacturer websites list inventory and may provide minimal lead opportunities, but don’t prioritize your business. With your own website, you receive all leads directly and ensure buyers are focused on your lot—not just a general dealer list. You don’t control how your business is presented. Manufacturer websites follow a standard format, making it harder to stand out. While you can add branding and an “About Us” section on your BarnDealer website, the key advantage is having a dedicated site that highlights your dealership alone, ensuring customers see your inventory first and contact you directly.
When customers are choosing between multiple dealerships, a professional, dealer-specific website helps yours stand out.
A Local Website Gives You the Advantage
Having your own website means you’re not relying on the manufacturer’s site or hoping buyers stumble upon your lot. Instead, you’re making it easy for them to find you, trust you, and contact you.
Buyers find you easily through local searches.Your site is optimized for Google search, Google Maps, and mobile users, ensuring potential customers see you first! You control your inventory display and contact info. Showcase available sheds, feature the buildings you want, and use your branding without waiting on manufacturer updates and approval. You capture leads directly, turning visitors into customers. A lead form lets buyers ask questions, request quotes, or schedule a visit – and those leads go straight to you. You show customers why they should choose you. Everything on your site is built to increase potential leads and build trust with them before they even decide that they want to reach out.
BarnDealer Builds Websites That Work for You
At BarnDealer, we make it fast and easy to launch a professional website that attracts local buyers, ranks well on Google, and helps you grow your business.
With a BarnDealer website:
- We handle the technical setup, design, and updates so you don’t have to.
- Your site is fully optimized for SEO, mobile users, and lead generation.
- You get a professional, dealership-branded website at a fraction of the cost of a custom-built site.
Get Found Online, Capture More Leads & Sell More Sheds
Don’t let customers pass you by because they can’t find you online. Let BarnDealer build you a website that works 24/7 to bring in leads and sales.
