Do I need a website if I have a Facebook page?
In most cases, yes. A Facebook page does not show up when someone searches Google for "your trade near me", and you do not own it or control how it looks. A website ranks on Google, works as your always-on shopfront, and is genuinely yours. Facebook is a good addition, not a replacement. The two work best together: the website is found on Google and builds trust, the Facebook page shows your latest work.
Most people search Google, not Facebook, for a trade
When someone needs a plumber or an electrician at short notice, they Google it. Facebook pages rarely appear in those searches. If you only have Facebook, you are invisible to the biggest source of new work.
You do not own your Facebook page
Facebook controls the layout, the reach, and can change the rules or suspend accounts any time. A website on your own domain is an asset you own and control, which also makes you look more established to a customer comparing quotes.
A website builds trust before they call
People check you out before ringing. A clean website with your services, area, and a click-to-call button turns a "maybe" into a call. Around the clock, whether or not you are on Facebook that day.
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Common questions
Can I just link my Facebook page instead of a website?
You can, but you lose Google visibility and control. Many customers also trust a real website more than a social page when choosing who to pay.
What is the quickest way to get a website if I only have Facebook?
A done-for-you service is quickest. StaticSwift builds a free working preview within 24 hours from a short brief, so you can see it before paying anything.