Important read for small business owners

Why Your Facebook Page
Isn't Enough

Millions of small businesses rely solely on Facebook. But Facebook can change the rules, reduce your reach, or ban your account at any time. Your business deserves a home you own.

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What Facebook Gives You vs What a Website Gives You

Facebook is great for social reach. But it was never designed to be your business home.

free · but you don't own it

  • Facebook owns your page and your audience
  • Organic reach throttled by the algorithm
  • No custom domain or branded URL
  • Minimal Google search visibility
  • Account can be banned or hacked at any time
  • No analytics beyond basic post engagement
  • Looks less professional to many customers

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  • You own your website, domain, and content
  • Your content is always shown — no algorithm
  • yourname.com — professional and memorable
  • Ranks on Google for local searches
  • Always available — nobody can take it down
  • Full analytics — visitors, devices, sources
  • Instant trust and credibility with new customers

The Risks of Only Using Facebook

These aren't hypotheticals. They happen to real businesses every week.

Algorithm changes overnight

Facebook has slashed organic reach repeatedly. Posts that once reached thousands now reach dozens. You're building on rented land — and the rent keeps going up.

Account bans and suspensions

Thousands of businesses lose their Facebook page every year — sometimes for no clear reason. Years of reviews, photos, and followers can vanish overnight with no appeal.

Invisible to Google search

When someone searches "plumber in Manchester" or "best cafe near me," Facebook pages rarely appear. Without a website, you're completely invisible to the most high-intent customers.

You don't own your audience

Your Facebook followers belong to Facebook — not to you. You can't email them, export them, or reach them without paying. A website lets you collect real customer data you actually own.

What a Website Does That Facebook Can't

A website isn't just a digital business card. It's your best salesperson — working 24/7, for free.

Google rankings for local searches

A proper website with your location, services, and content can rank on page one of Google. That means new customers find you when they search — without you spending a penny on ads.

A custom domain you own forever

yourbusiness.com looks professional and builds trust. It's yours permanently — no platform can take it away. Link it from Facebook, Google, business cards, everywhere.

Full control over your content

No character limits, no algorithm filters, no competing ads on your page. Display your services, prices, photos, reviews, and calls to action exactly how you want them.

Contact forms and lead capture

A contact form on your website turns visitors into enquiries, straight to your inbox. No Facebook Messenger needed — just professional, direct communication.

Real visitor analytics

Know exactly how many people visit your site, where they come from, what pages they read, and what device they used. Data that helps you grow — not data Facebook hides from you.

Credibility and professionalism

Studies show that 75% of people judge a business's credibility by its website. A professional website builds instant trust — a Facebook page alone raises questions.

You Can Have Both — For £29/Year

You don't have to choose. Use Facebook for community and engagement. Use your website as your permanent business home.

Keep using Facebook for...

Facebook is genuinely great for connecting with your community, sharing updates, and running targeted ads. Keep doing all of that.

  • Sharing news, offers, and updates
  • Building a local community and following
  • Collecting and displaying reviews
  • Running paid social ads
  • Engaging with customers via comments
  • Being your primary business presence
  • Replacing a proper website

Add a website for...

Your website does the things Facebook simply cannot. Together, they make an unstoppable combination.

  • Ranking on Google search results
  • Your own professional domain name
  • Contact forms straight to your inbox
  • A home base you own and control fully
  • Services, pricing, and portfolio pages
  • Protection if Facebook bans your page
  • All from just £29/year
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Everything you need to know

Do I need a website if I already have a Facebook page?
Yes. A Facebook page is a great supplement to your business presence, but it cannot replace a website. Facebook controls your reach through its algorithm, can suspend your account without warning, and your page won't appear in Google search results the same way a website does. A website gives you full ownership, Google rankings, and a professional home base you control completely.
What are the risks of only using Facebook for my business?
The main risks are: algorithm changes that can reduce your reach overnight with no warning, account suspension or hacking that locks you out entirely, no SEO so you miss customers searching on Google, and no ownership of your audience — Facebook owns your followers, not you. Many businesses have lost years of work when their account was banned.
Can I use both a website and a Facebook page?
Absolutely — and this is the best approach. Use Facebook for community, updates, and engagement. Use your website as your permanent business home — for Google rankings, bookings, contact forms, and a professional first impression. ChilledSites builds you a full website in 60 seconds from £29/year, so there's no reason not to have both.
Will a website help my business appear on Google?
Yes, significantly. A website with proper content can rank for searches like "plumber in Bristol" or "hairdresser near me." Facebook pages have very limited Google visibility. A website with your own domain and relevant content is the foundation of any local SEO strategy.
How much does it cost to get a professional website?
With ChilledSites, a full professional website costs from £29/year — that includes custom domain, hosting, analytics, contact forms, and AI generation and editing. The AI builds your entire website in 60 seconds. There's no design or coding skill required, and no separate hosting bill to worry about.

Facebook is rented.
Your website is yours forever.

For less than the cost of one Facebook ad boost, get a complete professional website that works for your business every single day — on Google, on your own domain, fully under your control.