Small business website builder

  • Customizable templates for SMEs and the self-employed
  • Industry-specific designs, content, and image library
  • Free domain, SSL, and email

Why should independent businesses need a website?

In short, a small business website is crucial for getting found by potential customers. Think of your website like an online business card that’s easy to update and accessible 24/7.
After all, most people look online when they’re interested in a product or service. And if your company doesn’t have a website, then you might be missing out on potential customers searching online for a product or service like yours. If you add search engine marketing and SEO to your new website, you can increase your chances of getting found even further.

Building your own small business website means you can design it to meet your exact needs. This isn't possible with just a social media presence on Facebook, Instagram or any of the other social media platforms.

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What information belongs on a small business website?

To get the most out of your small business website, there's certain information you need to include. Your site doesn’t have to be complicated with a lot of content to be successful — just listing your company's contact info is a great way to start. Here's a few things that every SME website should include:

  • Contact info, business location (preferably with a map), plus a written description of how to get there
  • Your mission and a little bit about what you and your team do
  • Photos, logos or other images that can help people remember your company
  • Links to your social media channels
  • Reviews and comments from existing customers
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Your personal consultant

After you order, your personal consultant will guide and support you every step of the way.

24/7 expert support

Technical questions? Our award-winning experts are always available to help by phone, chat or email.

Create your small business website with the right template

Finding the right design is key to creating your small business website. You can either get creative or choose a template and edit it to match your business. There are templates for lots of industries and just about every business or SME type.

If you need a logo for your site, create it with this free Logo Generator. A favicon is also a great idea, check out our Favicon Generator for an easy way to do this.

Still don’t have a business name? The Business Name Generator can help you find a name that you can also use for your site's domain name. Creating your small business website has never been easier with the small business website builder from IONOS.

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Screenshots from a travel website in different formats
Screenshots of a real estate agents website in various formats
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Everything you need for your online presence

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Professional email

Wouldn't you rather promote your brand than someone else's? Communicate professionalism with yourname@yourdomain.com
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Domain and SSL

Your domain is free for the first year. We'll also throw in an SSL certificate to help protect your visitors' data.
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Responsive design

No matter what device your visitors are using, responsive design means your website always displays flawlessly.
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Easy analytics

Keep track of visitor numbers and other statistics with the analytics tool. Use the data to improve your website even more.
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Built-in privacy tools

Privacy matters. Make your site transparent with a ready-made cookie banner and comply with strict privacy laws like the GDPR.
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Grows with you

Thinking bigger? Great! Easily add marketing tools or an online store to your website at any time.