Small business website for SMEs and the self-employed
Simple website builder- Industry-specific designs and a photo library
- Free domain, SSL, and email
How can an independent business benefit from a website?
What information belongs on your 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 – sometimes just listing information about your company is enough. We’ve compiled a checklist of the most important information to include on your SME website:
Contact details, company location (preferably shown using a map) and, if applicable, directions for those wanting to visit the company
Introduction to what your company does, your team, your philosophy or mission statement
Photos that give visitors a more detailed idea of your company
Your company’s social media channels
Reviews and comments from customers
Get inspired — ideas and templates for your small-medium enterprise website
Whatever kind of SME you run, there’s a website design that will fit it perfectly. Either design your own layout or if you need inspiration, you can search through the large selection of pre-made templates, which can then be tailored to your company. Create logos with our Logo Generator or favicons with our Favicon Generator. If you still can’t decide on a name for your company, our Business Name Generator is here to help. It’s never been easier to start your own small business website.
Everything you need for your online presence
Professional email
Domain and SSL
Responsive design
Simple stats
Privacy tools
Room to grow
Choose how you want to build your website
From idea to website in record time with our AI Website Builder
Intuitive website editing with simple design options
Free domain for 1 year 0
Professional email address with 2 GB storage 0
10 GB webspace & 10 pages
Competitor tracking with marketingRadar 0
From idea to website in record time with our AI Website Builder
Intuitive website editing with advanced design options 0
Free domain for 1 year 0
Professional email address with 12 GB storage 0
50 GB webspace & 200 pages
Competitor tracking with marketingRadar 0
SiteAnalytics 0
Online booking tool 0
AI Text Generator & AI Text Improver 0
Professional design with the AI Image Generator 0
AI SEO Text Generator 0
From idea to website in record time with our AI Website Builder
Intuitive website editing with advanced design options 0
Free domain for 1 year 0
Professional email address with active syncing on all devices and 50 GB storage 0
Unlimited webspace & pages
Competitor tracking with marketingRadar 0
SiteAnalytics Plus 0
Online booking tool 0
AI Text Generator & AI Text Improver 0
Professional design with the AI Image Generator 0
AI SEO Text Generator 0
Search engine optimisation with rankingCoach Standard
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Websites for SMEs
Start by adding your business details to your website. Providing up-to-date information helps your customers, and is important for search engines.
For an even greater reach, it pays to list your business in key online directories. IONOS [Local Business Listings]( "Local Business Listings") help you do just that. Your online visibility gets a boost, meaning more customers find your business.
Start by adding your business details to your website. Providing up-to-date information helps your customers, and is important for search engines.
For an even greater reach, it pays to list your business in key online directories. IONOS [Local Business Listings]( "Local Business Listings") help you do just that. Your online visibility gets a boost, meaning more customers find your business.
You don't need any skills or experience to create your SME website. Simply select a package and log in or create an account with IONOS. Choose a domain name that works for your company, select a template, and then start filling it with your content. You can concentrate on the important parts without worrying about the technicalities.
Another option is the small business website builder, which also helps you make your small-medium business website a reality. Tools are included that make search engine optimisation even easier. For more information on why SEO is necessary, check out our A to Z of Search Engine Optimisation.
You don't need any skills or experience to create your SME website. Simply select a package and log in or create an account with IONOS. Choose a domain name that works for your company, select a template, and then start filling it with your content. You can concentrate on the important parts without worrying about the technicalities.
Another option is the small business website builder, which also helps you make your small-medium business website a reality. Tools are included that make search engine optimisation even easier. For more information on why SEO is necessary, check out our A to Z of Search Engine Optimisation.
Your small business website from IONOS comes with an SSL certificate, so your visitors’ data is always protected. Despite this, there are still other rules and regulations that need to be followed. Since 31 January 2020, the UK has had its own version of the GDPR – the UK General Data Protection Regulation (‘UK GDPR’), tailored by the Data Protection Act 2018. The new regulation means that you have to obtain explicit consent from visitors before you handle their personal data. This can be achieved with cookies and third-party trackers. You must safely store and document every consent and make it very easy for visitors to change their mind and revoke their consent. They also have the right to have their data deleted or amended at any time.
In the UK, you must be transparent with visitors about how their personal data will be used. This can be done with the help of a privacy policy on your website.
Although the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) no longer applies to the UK since Brexit, your website will still have to comply if it collects data from visitors in the EU.
Your small business website from IONOS comes with an SSL certificate, so your visitors’ data is always protected. Despite this, there are still other rules and regulations that need to be followed. Since 31 January 2020, the UK has had its own version of the GDPR – the UK General Data Protection Regulation (‘UK GDPR’), tailored by the Data Protection Act 2018. The new regulation means that you have to obtain explicit consent from visitors before you handle their personal data. This can be achieved with cookies and third-party trackers. You must safely store and document every consent and make it very easy for visitors to change their mind and revoke their consent. They also have the right to have their data deleted or amended at any time.
In the UK, you must be transparent with visitors about how their personal data will be used. This can be done with the help of a privacy policy on your website.
Although the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) no longer applies to the UK since Brexit, your website will still have to comply if it collects data from visitors in the EU.
