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The 5 Best Pages for a Business Website (And Why They Matter)

Is your business website doing what it should? If it’s just sitting there looking pretty but not bringing in leads or sales, it might be missing some key ingredients. A business website isn’t just a digital brochure—it’s a tool to build trust, engage visitors, and convert them into customers.

So, what does your website need to actually work for you? Here are my 5 go-to pages for a business website:

 

1. Homepage – The First Impression That Counts

Your homepage is your shop window, your front door, your virtual handshake. It needs to answer three key questions within seconds: Who are you? What do you do? How can you help me?

A strong homepage has:

  • A clear headline that explains your business at a glance

  • A short, engaging introduction

  • A simple call to action (e.g., Book a Call, Get a Quote, Shop Now)

  • A testimonial or trust signal to reassure visitors they’re in the right place

 

2. About Page – The Trust Builder

Your About page isn’t just about you—it’s about why your customers should care. This is where you build a connection, show your expertise, and prove you’re the right choice.

Things to include:

  • Your story (brief but compelling)

  • What makes you different

  • Your values or mission

  • A great photo of you or your team

And don’t forget a call to action—maybe an invite to connect, book a chat, or sign up for your newsletter.

 

3. Services or Products Page – The Sales Driver

If people land on this page, they’re interested in what you offer. Don’t make them work hard to figure out how you can help them!

Make sure your services/products page:

  • Clearly outlines what you do or sell

  • Highlights the benefits (not just the features!)

  • Answers common questions upfront

  • Includes pricing where possible (or at least explain how to get a quote)

  • Feature a testimonial to add credibility

If you offer multiple services, consider separate pages for each one to make navigation easier.

 

4. Contact Page – The Conversion Point

You’d be surprised how many websites hide their contact details away like a secret! If someone wants to get in touch, make it as easy as possible.

A great contact page includes:

  • A simple form (not too many fields)

  • Your email and phone number (if relevant)

  • Social media links

  • Your location (if you have a physical presence)

  • A short, friendly message encouraging people to reach out

 

5. Blog or FAQ Page – The Authority Builder

Not everyone is ready to buy the first time they visit your site. Some people need more information, more reassurance, or just a little nudge in the right direction. That’s where a blog or FAQ page can help.

A blog allows you to:

  • Answer common customer questions

  • Show your expertise

  • Improve your website’s SEO (Google loves fresh content!)

An FAQ page can:

  • Tackle objections upfront

  • Provide quick answers to common queries

  • Reduce time spent answering the same questions via email

 

Bringing It All Together

Each of these pages plays a role in turning visitors into clients. If your website is missing one (or more), it could be costing you leads and sales.

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How much does a website cost?

Good question!

And as with many such questions, the answer is “It depends!”

Professionally built websites can start from around £500 for a very simple build but can easily head up towards £2000-£10,000+ for larger or more bespoke projects. 

You need to consider what your website needs to be able to do in order to make it work well for your business.

Do you need a “shop window” that showcases your products or services and helps your clients to build confidence in your skills and quality?

Do you need a specific functionality such as a booking or payment platform?

How soon do you need your site to be ready?

All of these factors will be taken into consideration when your web developer puts together a quote for you. Best advice? Make sure you know what you want and communicate that clearly with your developer.

And if you’re not sure what you need yet, ask! If you can give your developer an overview of your business and what you want to achieve, they should be able to guide you on the kind of site that will best suit you.