Small business website design : Guide 2025
Hey fellas recently we’ve been getting many queries from new founders who are just starting out business or been running a business for 1-2 years now.
Due to the fact that they are small business owners they don’t have a lot of spare cash for a website, But they need a website which can act as a brand face.
Unfortunately there isn’t any elaborate guide on web which tackles this issue
In this blog we will cover in detail these topics
Table of content
1. Can I create a website myself, or do I need to hire a professional?
2. How much does it cost to build a small business website?
3. How do I track the performance of my website?
4. How to get myself a domain
5. Can you do this for me?
So let’s dive into this!
Can I create a website myself, or do I need to hire a professional?
A common question among small business founders is should I pay a developer to get my website up or should I make it myself using tools like
Wix.com / Wordpress.org / Caard.co
Well they are both are viable options but the later one is little risky.
Let me explain
Due to a recent boom in Generative AI models like ChatGPT you can find anyone call themselves a developer. I mean how hard is it to build a website?
Few lines of code and minimal deployments and you have a website. Unfortunately getting a website is just a starting point, things like GSC / SEO / CRO are missed by these young developers. But if you manage to find someone who is an expert in this field you can expect 50% percent of you work done for your online business
On the other hand Website builders like Wix or Wordpress are great! But they come with a big problem
Subscriptions!
Well you can never own your stuff, these companies will charge you every month (or year) to keep your website live, even worse once you starts to scale your business they will demand a higher subscription. You see these companies have plans based on number of views per month
That’s 36USD / month, that may sound cheap but consider your business runs for 2 years you’ve already paid them 865USD! And you need to do all the manual work yourself
So coming to the question when do I hire a developer?
1. If you are a serious business who is confident that you can survive in market for more than two years you should get yourself a developer
2. If are you an entrepreneur who is experimenting you should get yourself a builder tool
There are still so many points to compare but that’s a story of another day
How much does it cost to build a small business website?
As we’ve discussed already in the previous section. Tools are usually priced around 30-50USD / month depending on the plan you opt in for
Here is a list of pricing you may want to see
Well if you plan to hire a developer who can handle everything you can expect an steep cost.
Here is a blog comparison of various website developers in New York.
Website dev agencies in New York Comparison
But usually developers charge around 1000USD+ to get you online and IMO that’s a fair price because they are experts in their work who have worked with many founders like you.
What are the features I can expect out of a website
You can expect these features if you are hiring a website developer / agency
- Live chat support: Talk to your customers instantly through live chat.
- Email: Send and receive messages easily with your domain email and look professional
- Booking appointment / Scheduling: Let people book meetings or appointments online.
- Blogs: Share helpful articles or stories on your website.
- Newsletter: Send updates and news directly to people’s inboxes.
- GSC Dashboard: Track how your website performs on Google Search.
How do I track the performance of my website?
There are several ways to track performance of your website. Depending on the metric you want to track
Here is a list of trackable metrics
Speed - Google Lighthouse + Google Page Speed
Website Traffic - Google Analytics
SEO - SEO Optimer
Ranking - GSC Google Search Console
Speed: Check how fast your website loads using tools like Google Lighthouse and Google Page Speed. Faster websites give a better user experience and improve rankings.
Website Traffic: Use Google Analytics to track how many people visit your website and where they come from. This helps you understand your audience better.
SEO: Test how well your website is optimised for search engines with SEO Optimer. It gives tips to improve visibility on Google.
Ranking: Monitor how your website ranks on Google for keywords with Google Search Console. It also shows search performance and fixes issues.
How do I get myself a domain
Getting a domain is simple! Visit a domain registrar like GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Google Domains. Search for your desired name, check availability, and purchase it. Prices start at $10/year. Choose a short, memorable name that fits your brand. Connect it to your website hosting, and you're ready to go!
Can you do all this for me?
Yes sure we are here for that. We are a successful website design agency with over 5 Years of Experience. We’ve worked with 30+ Clients across the globe and delivered solutions they are loving to this date.
We know it’s difficult running a business but we try our best to ease your pain by streamlining all the necessary tools at one place
Here are some of the clients case studies you should look at
We charge a bare minimum compared to what our competitors are charging with 100% Money back guarantee if you don’t like the product
Here are the perks you get if you choose us
- Less than 500USD on website design - Pay once own for the life
- Modern tools and automations
- Free cold email marketing for a month ( 1000 Leads )
- Unlimited design revisions
- Website Live in less than 3 weeks
- Semrush and SEO research report
- Blogs + Email + Booking scheduler
- Free 3 months support (Changes after that costs minimal)
- A friend for lifetime :)
If you think this looks good but you want to know more about this offer Mail us at
anaz.aijaz@gmail.com
If you are unsure about hiring a developer we can help you with hosting Wordpress for you for less than dollar for absolutely free! If you prefer reading it's here
Well that's it for this blog! Till next time
