Turning over the management of your company's technology to a managed IT services provider (MSP) can be a daunting decision for any small- or medium-sized business (SMB) owner. But it's also becoming an increasingly popular option among SMBs, especially fast-growing ones that are looking for ways to gain efficiencies, control costs, and get ahead of the competition.

Modern businesses rely on customer data to improve their services and outperform their competitors. In a report by Deloitte and Touche, companies that use customer data to make decisions increased their profits by 60%. Unfortunately, data collection is now more difficult due to stricter privacy laws resulting from the rising number of security breaches.

In a recent survey by Vistaprint, 42% of the 1,800 participants said that it was "very unlikely" for them to purchase from "ugly" websites. That’s not so surprising, given that there are plenty of visually appealing and user-friendly competitors’ websites that they can visit instead.

Customer data offers an insight into information such as customer demographics, behavior, and preferences, enabling businesses to create quality products and positive experiences that will cater to their client base. But it’s not enough for a business to collect customer data — it must collect data that is useful and relevant.

Making a beautiful website is not just about aesthetics. It’s also about giving your site visitors and customers a great user experience while they browse your products and services. This is especially important now that people spend way more time browsing and shopping online than ever before.