"I'm already on Facebook and Instagram — do I really need a website?" It's one of the most common questions small businesses ask. The short answer is yes, and here's why.
A website is yours; social media isn't
Social media platforms change their rules, their reach and their prices all the time. A post that used to reach all your followers might now reach a fraction of them unless you pay. A website is different — it's a space you control, where every visitor sees your business the way you want them to.
Customers search Google, not just social media
When someone looks for a service near them — a plumber in Belfast, a salon in Newry, a café in Armagh — they search on Google. If you don't have a website, you're much harder to find in those searches, and you're missing customers who are actively looking for what you offer.
A website makes you look established
A clean, professional website signals that you're a real, reliable business. It lets you show your services, your pricing and your contact details clearly, and gives customers an easy way to get in touch or make an enquiry at any time of day.
It doesn't have to be expensive
LocalWebs full website packages are £500–£750, depending on the agreed scope. Website Revive is £350–£500 and premium 3D websites start at £1,000. Optional 60-day payment split: 50% of the agreed project price is due 30 days after the agreed payment schedule starts, and the remaining 50% is due after the next 30 days (day 60). The start date and both due dates are confirmed in writing before you commit. This is two payments towards the project total, not an ongoing subscription. Otherwise, existing client agreements keep their agreed terms.
The bottom line
Social media is a useful extra, but a website is the foundation. If you want customers to find you, trust you and contact you, a simple website is still one of the best investments a small business can make. Ready to see what yours could look like? Request a free demo.