Do I need a website if I have a Google Business Profile?
You need both. A Google Business Profile gets you into the map results and shows your reviews, but it is limited and Google controls it. A website is your own space where you explain your services in full, build trust, and rank in normal Google searches, not just the map. They work best together: the Business Profile gets you found locally, the website closes the customer.
What the Business Profile does
It is your free listing in the map and on the side of Google. Essential for local trades, and reviews on it carry real weight. But it is a listing, not a full shopfront, and you do not own it.
What the website adds
A website is yours, ranks in normal search results, and gives you room to show services, work, and reviews properly. It is what turns a click into a call, and what makes you look established.
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Common questions
Is a Google Business Profile enough on its own?
For very local, review-driven trades it is a strong start, but it caps your visibility and control. A website plus a Business Profile beats either alone.
Which should I set up first?
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