Nobody Wants a Website… They Want What a Website Can Do

“People don’t want quarter-inch drill bits. They want quarter-inch holes.”
Zig Ziglar

Let’s unpack that.

Nobody really wants a website.
What they actually want is what a website can deliver: more sales, more leads, more clarity, and a system to scale.

But here’s where most companies go wrong…

They get fixated on the tool, the website, and forget about the system behind it.

They say:
“I need a new website.”

But what they really mean is:
“I need a way to consistently attract, convert, and follow up with customers.”

That’s a big difference.

Because without strategy, a website is just a digital business card, pretty, but passive. It doesn’t drive results. It just sits there.

What You Actually Need Is a Sales System

A true growth engine goes beyond just a nice-looking homepage. It’s built to generate, manage, and nurture leads with:

  • Clear messaging that resonates with your ideal customer
  • Smart automation that saves time and scales effort
  • Follow-up sequences that convert visitors into buyers
  • Analytics and visibility to see what’s working (and what’s not)

In other words, it’s not about launching a website.
It’s about launching a revenue system.

Ask Yourself This:

Are you shopping for a “drill bit”…
Or are you trying to solve the real problem?

Because the difference between those two questions?
It’s the difference between another failed launch… and real, scalable growth.

Ready to stop patching holes and start building a system that works?
Let’s talk about what that looks like for your business.

Jacob Billings
PhD Candidate - Complex Systems

I am a software engineer, linguist, and researcher of Complex Systems. I hold a bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Utah, a Master’s degree in linguistics from Francisco Marroquín University in Guatemala City, and I am a doctoral candidate in Complex Systems at the Polytechnic University in Madrid, Spain.

Software Development: I bring over 20 years of experience in developing software for multiple clients in various environments. I have a solid knowledge of PHP, Javascript, MySQL, NoSQL, Python, and Java.

Over my career, I have had the opportunity to work on projects for some of the most recognized brands on the planet. Brands like Marriott Hotels, Microsoft, Ashland Chemical, Capital One Credit Cards, Cadbury Schweppes, GE and more. This has given me an in-depth understanding of my client's challenges as they grow. I know how to get a company from startup to maturity with technology. My specialties are in E-commerce(specifically Magento), process automation, and security.