Guide
Do I Need a Website If I Have a Facebook Page?
Why a Facebook page alone leaves customers (and AI assistants) unable to find you, what a simple website adds and how quickly a starter site can launch.
Short answer: yes, for almost every business. A Facebook page is great for updates and community, but you do not own it, many customers do not use Facebook, and Google and AI assistants rarely recommend businesses that only exist on social media. A simple, fast website gives you a home you control, shows up in search and AI answers, and makes it easy to call, book or buy.
What a website does that Facebook cannot
- Shows up in Google and AI assistants for the services you offer in your town
- Works for everyone, including people without Facebook accounts
- Belongs to you, so a policy change or account lockout cannot erase your business
- Converts better with clear calls to action, quote forms, booking and online payments
- Builds trust: customers expect a real website from a real business
Keep Facebook, add a website
The best setup uses both. Post updates and photos on Facebook, and link to your website for services, prices, booking and contact details. Your Google Business Profile should point to your website too.
What a starter website needs
- What you do and where you do it, in one clear sentence
- Your services, with a short description of each
- Photos of your work, team or location
- Reviews or testimonials
- Hours, phone, email, a contact form and a map
- Fast loading on phones
A clean one-page website can launch in a few days, and it can grow into a full small business website later.
Frequently asked questions
Can people find my Facebook page on Google?
Sometimes, but Facebook pages rarely rank for searches like "bakery near me" or "plumber in Eau Claire." Websites and Google Business Profiles do.
Is a website expensive to maintain?
A simple site needs little upkeep. We build it in your name and hand you the keys, or we can host and look after it for you.
What if I am too busy to update a website?
That is common. Your site can show your latest Facebook or Instagram posts automatically, and the core pages rarely need changes.