In today’s digital-first world, having a website is no longer optional—it’s essential for success, especially for factoring brokers, agents, and referrers. No matter how you intent to enter the industry, a professionally designed website is your primary lead generation and marketing tool.  It serves as a 24/7 storefront where potential clients and referral partners can learn about your services, connect with you, and initiate business. But a static website alone isn’t enough. An active blog is just as critical for content marketing, networking, and relationship building. Together, these tools create a powerful online presence that not only attracts leads but also nurtures them into long-term clients.

Failing to invest in a website and blog can have severe consequences for your business. Studies show that 70-80% of people research a business online before making a decision, meaning you could lose up to 8 out of 10 potential clients without a website. Moreover, businesses that actively blog generate 67% more leads than those that don’t, and companies with blogs experience a 126% higher lead growth rate than those without. Without a website and blog, you’re not just losing visibility—you’re leaving money on the table. By neglecting these critical tools, you risk losing credibility, missing out on valuable search engine traffic, and failing to establish the trust needed to convert leads into clients. In the competitive world of factoring, the cost of not having a robust online presence is simply too high.

With the need for a business website and having a presence on the internet, which is so critically important to your success as an agent or broker, IACFB now provides all members with a professionally designed WordPress website and blog options with minimal cost with your membership. That includes discounts for the website, the blog, and hosting as part of your IACFB Factoring 101 Broker Guide subscription. That include…

1. DataMax SA-Series. These sites are specifically designed for new factoring brokers and agents, and there are 12 exciting templates to choose from. Six (6) templates are standard templates, and an additional six designs are for those members taking and passing our factoring certification exam.
2. DataMax NB-Series: These sites are offered by request from our members whose primary business is in the real estate industry and operate as discount mortgage note brokers and buyers. 
3. Sparky Blogger: Our newest web program for those mobile creative with the ability to construct their own website using the poweful drag-and-drop plugin Elementor, this provides a full 12-month program including IACFB training for under $100.

Both of these beautifully designed websites are totally free and included with your Academy subscription.