Numbers: Shops on the Web

April 19, 2023
A snapshot of how often shop owners update their websites.

Now more than ever, auto repair shop owners need to keep a strong web presence to help potential customers find their shops when looking online. As Google changes its algorithm and updates its best practices, shop owners want to ensure their websites are search-engine friendly, optimized and mobile-ready.  

According to the 2022 Ratchet+Wrench Industry Survey, here’s when shop owners said they last updated their websites. 

  • Within the last year:  47% 
  • 1 year ago:  12% 
  • 2 years ago:  14% 
  • 3 years ago:  8% 
  • 4 years ago:  8% 
  • No website:  11% 

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