make your own homepage free
A simple, practical guide to launch a professional homepage in 2025 — no experience needed.
Follow this step-by-step plan: design decisions that convert, essential SEO you can do in minutes, and growth tactics to get visitors. Perfect for small businesses, side projects, and portfolios.
Quick 7-step plan to make your own homepage free
This is a practical checklist you can follow now. Each step is simple and keeps cost at zero using free tools and services.
Pick a simple template or starter
Use a free homepage template from a website builder (many offer free plans) or a free HTML starter (e.g., GitHub Pages templates).
Write a clear, single sentence headline
Start with one sentence that explains who you are and what you do. Example: "Local plumber fixing blocked drains and hot water systems — fast, same-day service."
Add a short 2–3 line subheading
Explain benefits, not features. Keep it focused on outcomes: "Fast quotes, honest prices, and licensed technicians."
Show a clear call-to-action (CTA)
Use one primary CTA such as "Call now", "Get a quote", or a link to your booking. Make it visible—top of page and again near the bottom.
Add 3-5 trust elements
These can be client logos, short testimonials, a trust badge, or years in business. Keep them short and near the CTA.
Make contact details easy to find
Phone number at the top, email or booking link, and a simple contact section. For local businesses add your suburb or service area.
Publish and test on mobile
Open the homepage on a phone. Check readability, button sizes, and load speed. Fix any issues before sharing.
Design that converts: simple rules
Good design doesn’t need to be fancy. These practical rules keep your homepage clean and effective.
Keep it scannable
Use short paragraphs, headings, and bullet lists. People scan, so make the important parts obvious.
One main goal per page
Decide the primary action (call, book, subscribe) and guide visitors toward it.
Readable text
Use large headings and clear fonts. Keep contrast high—dark text on a light background or vice versa.
Mobile-first layout
Design for phones first. Ensure buttons are easy to tap and forms are short.
Use one strong image
Pick a single hero image or illustration that supports your message. Avoid cluttered collages.
Consistent colours
Choose 1–2 brand colours and use them for CTAs and accents only.
SEO basics you can do in 15 minutes
Search engines look for clarity, speed and trust. These quick steps improve your chances of showing up in local searches.
1. Page Title & Meta Description
Write a concise title (50–60 chars) with your main keyword near the front. Meta description (120–155 chars) should summarise the benefit and include your suburb or service area if local.
2. Heading Structure
Use one H1 (your headline), H2s for sections, and short H3s where needed. This helps Google understand your page quickly.
3. Local signals
Add your address, service areas, and hours. Create or claim your Google Business Profile — it's the fastest way to appear in local search and maps.
4. Speed & images
Compress images (WebP or optimized JPG), lazy-load below-the-fold, and keep the hero image under 200–300KB for fast mobile loads.
5. Links & sitemap
Link to your main services, contact page, and social profiles. If possible, submit a sitemap to Google Search Console (free).
Content and images that work
Good content is short, helpful, and action-oriented. Images should support the message — not distract from it.
What to write
- Headline: Who you help + what you do
- Subheadline: Key benefit
- Short bullets: services or features
- One-line social proof: testimonial or result
Images — quick rules
- Use a single hero image relevant to your service
- Prefer real photos of your work/team where possible
- Always add alt text describing the image (SEO + accessibility)
First 30 days growth plan
After publishing, use this simple growth funnel to get the first visitors and test what works.
- Share the page with 10 past customers and ask for feedback. A personal message gets results.
- Post the link on your main social profiles with a clear CTA: "Need X? Call us today."
- Add a free Google Business Profile (if local). Request 1–3 reviews from happy customers — reviews improve visibility.
- Run a small, local social ad ($5–10/day) targeting people in your suburb for 7 days. Measure clicks and calls.
- Track performance: visits, phone clicks, form submissions. Double down on what moves the needle.
Free tools & templates to use right now
- Free website builders: (Wix, GitHub Pages, Carrd) — use their free plan to start
- Image optimization: TinyPNG or Squoosh
- SEO checks: Google Search Console and PageSpeed Insights
- Free hero templates: look for “homepage” in template libraries
- Quick headline tool: use simple formulas — Who + What + Benefit
Frequently asked questions
Can I really make a homepage for free?
Will a free homepage rank on Google?
What are the limits of free plans?
Should I do it myself or hire someone?
Ready to publish your free homepage?
Use the 7-step checklist, apply the SEO basics, and test your first visitors. Launch fast, iterate often.
No technical skills required. Start free and scale as you grow.
