No website, or one that brings no work?
A website should bring you enquiries, not just sit there. Here's why many small business sites don't, and what to check before you build or rebuild.
Why this happens
- People check you out on their phone first. If the site is slow or broken on mobile, they leave.
- The site doesn't say clearly what you do, where you work and how to contact you.
- It doesn't show up on Google for searches like "[your trade] near me" or "[trade] [suburb]".
- There's no clear next step, like a call button, quote form or booking link.
💡 Something you might not have considered
A website isn't only for new customers. People who got your number from a friend often look you up before calling, to check you're real. A missing or outdated site can quietly lose referral work too. Your free Google Business Profile matters as much as the site itself.
3 things to think about before you decide
- Who is it for and what should they do?Pick the 1–3 main services you want more of, and the one action you want visitors to take (call, quote form or booking).
- Will people find it?Your suburbs and services should be written on the page, and your Google Business Profile should link to it.
- Who keeps it up to date?Prices, photos and opening hours go stale. Decide who updates it and how easily.
The Small Business Website Starter Guide
A plain-English checklist to plan a website that brings in enquiries, or to find out why your current one doesn't.
- The 8 things every small business homepage needs
- A 5-minute mobile test for your current site
- How to get found on Google in your suburbs
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