Blog · 21 November 2019
Website Must-Haves for Every Business
Mobile-friendly design, fast loading, clear calls to action, SSL, analytics and contact options — the essentials before you spend on ads.
Your website is often the first impression customers get after an advert or recommendation. If it does not work on mobile, load quickly or make contact easy, you lose enquiries.
- Mobile-first responsive design — most local searches happen on phones
- Fast hosting with SSL (HTTPS) — trust and Google both care
- Clear contact routes — phone, email and a short enquiry form
- Obvious calls to action — “Get a quote”, not buried paragraphs
- Readable service pages — what you do, who you help, where you work
- Basic analytics — know which pages convert
- Privacy information — see our privacy policy as a template
- Regular updates — news, case studies or insights show you are active
Garvey's IT builds and hosts sites with these foundations built in. Talk to us about your website.