Short answer: yes, most small businesses do. Facebook and your Google Business Profile are great for being found, but a website is the one place online that you fully own and control, and it’s what Google shows when people search for your service.

Why a Facebook page isn’t enough on its own

You don’t own it. Facebook decides who sees your posts, and pages can be restricted or lost.
Many people aren’t on Facebook, or don’t want to log in just to see your prices or opening hours.
It rarely ranks on Google for searches like “plumber in Waterford”. A website with clear service and location pages can.

What about my Google Business Profile?

Your Google Business Profile is essential for showing up on Google Maps, and we recommend every local business has one. But it works best alongside a website: the profile gets you noticed, and the website gives people the detail and confidence to choose you. Google also uses your website to understand what you do and where you work.

What a simple small business website does for you

Shows up when people search for what you do in your area.
Makes you look professional and trustworthy at a glance.
Answers the common questions (prices, services, areas, hours) before people call.
Makes it easy to get in touch, with click-to-call, a contact form and directions.
Works for you around the clock, even when you’re busy on a job.

You don’t need a big website

For most local businesses, a clean one-page website is enough to start: what you do, where you work, a few photos and an easy way to contact you. With Local Leads Co. that costs €200, fixed, and it’s live within 7 days. See a real website we built for a Waterford business, or get a free quote.