website design for new businesses
Practical, step-by-step guidance to plan, launch and optimise your first business website — with options to go live in 60 seconds using Congero's AI web design.
All-inclusive websites from $49/month • Unlimited updates • Domain, hosting & local SEO included
Why your new business needs a focused website
Your website is your 24/7 salesperson. For a new business, a well-structured site builds trust, captures local search traffic, and converts visitors into calls or bookings.
Make a strong first impression
Clear messaging, professional photography and straightforward calls-to-action reduce friction and increase leads.
Be found locally
Local SEO, consistent contact info and schema markup help you appear in "near me" searches — often the most valuable traffic for a new business.
Convert visitors into customers
Simple booking flows, prominent phone numbers and trust signals like reviews and credentials increase conversions for small budgets.
Website planning checklist for new businesses
Gather these essentials before you build — it saves time and keeps your message clear to customers and search engines.
Business basics
- Business name and short tagline that explains what you do
- Primary phone number and email for enquiries
- Address or service area (cities/suburbs you serve)
- Top 3 services you want to promote first
Visual & trust elements
- Logo (PNG/SVG)
- 3–6 photos of your work, team or premises
- Business registration or trade licences to show credibility
- Short testimonials or reviews for social proof
Online essentials
- Preferred domain name (we can register it for you)
- Business hours and any seasonal availability
- Pricing guidance or example job costs to avoid friction
- Social profiles (Facebook, Instagram, Google Business)
Marketing starter kit
- Primary call-to-action (call, book online, request quote)
- Top keywords customers use to find you (e.g. "melbourne plumber")
- Promotional offers or discounts to feature
- Who your ideal customer is — residential, commercial, strata, etc.
Pro tip
You don't need everything to go live. Congero's AI can create a high-performing site from minimal details, and you can send unlimited updates via text as your business grows.
Launch your website in minutes, not weeks
Congero is tailored for small businesses that need professional websites quickly, affordably and without technical headaches.
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Live in 60 seconds — request a free demo and receive a complete website preview via WhatsApp or web.
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Unlimited updates — text any change and our AI publishes it within minutes at no extra cost.
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Built-in local SEO — meta tags, schema and on-page optimisation tailored to your services and locations.
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All-inclusive $49/month — domain registration, secure hosting, SSL and monthly analytics.
No setup fee • No lock-in contracts • Cancel anytime
How to get your new business website online (simple 4-step process)
Whether you use Congero or a DIY approach, this checklist keeps the launch process fast and predictable.
1. Start Demo
Text us or click the demo link — no credit card required.
2. Answer Questions
Share basic business info via text or form: services, areas, phone and logo.
3. AI Builds Site
AI designs pages, writes service copy and sets metadata for SEO.
4. Go Live & Grow
Connect your domain or let Congero register one. Start tracking analytics and enquiries.
SEO essentials every new business should implement
These practical items have the biggest impact for local, service-oriented businesses.
NAP consistency
Ensure your Name, Address and Phone number match across website, Google Business and directories.
Service pages
Create individual pages for each core service with local keywords and helpful FAQs.
Local schema
Structured data helps Google show your business in maps, rich snippets and local packs.
Mobile speed
Fast mobile pages are essential — users searching for local services expect quick answers.
Calls-to-action
Make calling, booking or requesting a quote extremely easy on every page.
Reviews & trust
Show at least 3 customer reviews and link to your Google Business Profile for credibility.
Congero automates these SEO tasks for you
Meta titles, descriptions, schema, and technical optimisations are applied automatically so your new site has the best chance to rank locally from day one.
GET SEO-READY SITECommon website mistakes new businesses make (and how to fix them)
Fixing these early saves time and improves conversion rates.
1. Trying to say everything at once
Be specific: pick your primary services and target the customers you want most. Too many options confuse visitors.
2. Hiding your phone number
Put your phone number in the header and as a sticky call button on mobile to increase calls dramatically.
3. Using poor quality images
Swap generic stock photos for real images of your work — customers trust authentic visuals more than polished stock shots.
4. Ignoring analytics
Track where enquiries come from and which pages convert. Congero provides monthly analytics so you can focus on what works.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions new businesses ask about website design and Congero's service.
Congero’s AI can generate a full website preview in under 60 seconds after you provide basic information. Domain setup and publishing typically take a few minutes more.
The flat fee covers domain registration or transfer, hosting, SSL, unlimited content updates via text, built-in local SEO, and monthly analytics — with no lock-in contracts.
Yes. You can request edits via text message (or our dashboard). Our team and AI handle updates quickly so you don’t need technical skills.
Yes — when it’s helpful and tailored to real customers. Congero’s AI generates original, people-first content and applies SEO best practices like meta tags and schema so your pages can rank.
