Why Your Small Business in Kerala Needs a Website – Salim's Story from Parambath

In a small village like Parambath in Kerala, people still believe that business happens only through word of mouth. That was true for a long time — until things started changing. Let me tell you a small story about Salim, who owns a little cafe near the main junction in Parambath.

Salim's café was loved by locals. His chaya and pazhampori combo had fans from nearby towns. But most people outside Parambath didn’t even know his café existed.

In early 2023, Salim decided to do something simple — create a small website for his café.

"I didn't know anything about websites. My nephew helped me put one online with my menu, timings, and some photos. That's all." — Salim

What happened next surprised everyone.

🌐 People Googled and Found Him

Many tourists and travelers pass through Parambath on the way to nearby waterfalls and temples. They started searching for snacks, chai, or local food, and guess what popped up? Salim’s café website.

📞 He Started Getting Orders for Takeaway

Locals who didn’t have his number started calling from the website to pre-order. During Onam and Ramadan, people even asked about bulk orders — which never happened before.

📸 He Got More Active on Instagram

Since his café had a link, his nephew connected it to an Instagram page. Now, when people find his photos, they visit the website and sometimes even leave a review.

💡 Why Your Small Business Needs a Website (Just Like Salim’s)

• Visibility: If people can’t find you online, you’re invisible.
• Trust: A simple website shows that you’re serious.
• Information: You don’t have to repeat your café timing or address every time someone asks.
• Marketing: Combine it with Google Maps, WhatsApp, Instagram — it works!

If you're a small business owner in Kerala — whether you run a tailoring shop, bakery, homestay, or anything else — take this as a sign. You don’t need a big, expensive website. Start small. Keep it simple. And let people find you with a single Google search.

Floyet can help small businesses in villages like Parambath get online with zero hassle. Just like we did for Salim.

"Today, I feel proud when someone says they found my café online. It's like my small shop got a digital board." – Salim