Small Business Websites
Get your small business online without technical skills. Example prompts for restaurants, law firms, retail shops, and service businesses, plus local SEO tips.
Get your small business online with a professional website. No technical skills required.
Business Website Essentials
Must-Have Pages
| Page | What to Include |
|---|---|
| Home | What you do, why choose you, CTA |
| About | Story, team, values |
| Services | What you offer |
| Contact | Form, address, phone, hours |
| Testimonials | Customer reviews |
Industry Examples
Restaurant
"Create a restaurant website:
- Hero: Food photo with 'Reserve a Table' button
- Menu: Appetizers, mains, desserts with prices
- Location: Address, map, hours
- About: Our story, chef bio
- Gallery: Food and ambiance photos
- Contact: Phone, reservation form
Style: Warm, appetizing colors, elegant fonts"
Professional Services
Law firm, accounting, consulting:
"Create a law firm website:
- Hero: 'Trusted Legal Counsel' with contact button
- Practice areas: Family, Criminal, Business, Estate
- Team: Attorney profiles with experience
- Testimonials: Client success stories
- Contact: Consultation request form
Style: Professional, trustworthy, dark blue palette"
Retail/Local Shop
"Create a boutique shop website:
- Hero: Store photo, 'Visit Us' CTA
- Products: Featured items gallery
- About: Our story and mission
- Location: Address, hours, parking info
- Instagram: Feed embed
Style: Warm, welcoming, lifestyle imagery"
Service Business
Plumber, electrician, contractor:
"Create a home services website:
- Hero: 'Fast, Reliable Service' + phone number prominently displayed
- Services: List with icons
- Service areas: Map or list of cities
- Reviews: 5-star testimonials
- Contact: 'Call Now' button, emergency hours
Style: Trust-building, easy to contact"
Key Elements
Contact Information
Make it easy to reach you:
"Display phone number prominently in the header"
"Show business hours on every page footer"
"Add a Google Maps embed on the contact page"
Local SEO
Get found locally:
"Add structured data for local business:
- Business name, address, phone
- Hours of operation
- Service area"
See SEO Best Practices.
Trust Elements
Build credibility:
"Add a section with:
- Years in business
- Number of customers served
- Certifications and licenses
- Payment methods accepted"
Reviews
Social proof matters:
"Add a testimonials section with:
- Customer photos (or initials)
- Star ratings
- Specific quotes about your service"
Mobile Optimization
Click-to-Call
For service businesses:
"Make the phone number a tap-to-call link on mobile"
"Add a sticky 'Call Now' button on mobile"
Next Steps
- Custom Domains — Professional URL
- Forms & Submissions — Capture leads