Ask HN: Compelling reasons for having a website

[langmeire]

What are the most compelling reasons for having a website?

[jamesbritt]

This is sort of like asking, "What are the most compelling reasons for having a sign?"

"Website" covers an awful lot of ground, and sites serve countless purposes.

I mean, there's zero compelling reason to have a Website for the sake of having a Website, and since you haven't said anything at all about what makes you even ask this there's no good answer.

[hasenj]

Establish a stronger online presence, place your portfolio, resume, CV .. etc.

Publish essays/articles/writings/blogs: a permanent place for your opinions instead of having them scattered all over the various forums.