Does every business need a website?

Yes! Even if you do most of your business in-person, customers are now used to doing research online before they make a purchase. If you don’t have a website, you’re sending a message that your business isn’t up to modern, professional standards. A website is cheaper than traditional advertising, easy to keep up to date, and less time-consuming than keeping track of multiple social media accounts.

How do I make my business website look professional?

A nice-looking business website helps you look reputable to new customers, and can build trust in your brand. There are a few different ways to make your website look professional: - A custom domain or web address. This helps customers know that they have reached your “official” site, and it also shows that you take your business seriously by committing to a domain. - Stick with a clean, polished design, and use your logo and consistent brand colors if you have them. - Make sure your information is kept up to date and respond quickly when people contact you. - You can also add customer testimonials and reviews to your site, so that people know you offer five-star service.

How much does a business website cost?

You don’t need a million-dollar company to have a professional website. In fact, a website is even more important when you’re starting out because it gives you a home online—where customers can find you, contact you, and even buy your products. That’s why Jimdo has affordable, flexible plans to fit every stage of your journey, starting at less than $10 a month. You can upgrade anytime if you need more features. Plus, you won’t need to pay a professional web designer to maintain your site, because you can edit and update everything yourself. Jimdo's website pricing plans

Can I get a business website for free?

A business website doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. It used to be expensive to hire a web designer or agency to create your site. Now you can set up a business website for free, and be online in minutes! Just start with a free Jimdo Play plan that includes everything you need to get started. When you’re ready, you can always upgrade to our affordable paid plans for just a few dollars a month. These include a custom domain for the first year, SEO tools to boost your search engine ranking, and fast and friendly support from our team of experts. How to create a free website

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What does a professional website need?

People often assume that creating a business website is a lot of work. But Jimdo walks you through each easy step until you meet your goal.

A custom domain

Customers need a catchy domain that’s easy to share and remember. Choose your own—like www.mycompany.com—and we’ll include it free for the first year.*

Professional designs

Foolproof, modern designs make the best first impression. Tell us about your business and we customize your colors and layouts—just like a designer would.

Good images

Upload your own photos, pull them from your social accounts, or pick from our library of free stock images. All at your fingertips with ample storage.

Quick and easy editing

Update your website in seconds from desktop or mobile. Want to edit text or upload a photo while you’re out and about? Just log in and go—no app needed.

How to make a website for your business

Follow these simple steps to set up your company website in no time.

Sign up and choose a business domain name.
Connect your social media accounts.
Add your logo and choose your colors.
Jimdo automatically creates a professional business site that’s customized just for you.

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Create your own business websitewith these essentials

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GDPR-compliant legal texts you can trust

The new Legal Text Generator from Jimdo creates personalized Imprint and Privacy Policy texts for your website that update automatically and are GDPR-compliant—guaranteed.

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Get your business found online

Sync your info across 10+ online platforms, automatically with Business Listings! Improve your search engine ranking and save time by making sure your business info is up-to-date across the web.

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Can you really build a modern site in minutes? Absolutely. Check out what our customers have already created.

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Business Website FAQ

Does every business need a website?
Yes! Even if you do most of your business in-person, customers are now used to doing research online before they make a purchase. If you don’t have a website, you’re sending a message that your business isn’t up to modern, professional standards. A website is cheaper than traditional advertising, easy to keep up to date, and less time-consuming than keeping track of multiple social media accounts.
How do I make my business website look professional?
A nice-looking business website helps you look reputable to new customers, and can build trust in your brand. There are a few different ways to make your website look professional: - A custom domain or web address. This helps customers know that they have reached your “official” site, and it also shows that you take your business seriously by committing to a domain. - Stick with a clean, polished design, and use your logo and consistent brand colors if you have them. - Make sure your information is kept up to date and respond quickly when people contact you. - You can also add customer testimonials and reviews to your site, so that people know you offer five-star service.
How much does a business website cost?
You don’t need a million-dollar company to have a professional website. In fact, a website is even more important when you’re starting out because it gives you a home online—where customers can find you, contact you, and even buy your products. That’s why Jimdo has affordable, flexible plans to fit every stage of your journey, starting at less than $10 a month. You can upgrade anytime if you need more features. Plus, you won’t need to pay a professional web designer to maintain your site, because you can edit and update everything yourself.
Can I get a business website for free?
A business website doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. It used to be expensive to hire a web designer or agency to create your site. Now you can set up a business website for free, and be online in minutes! Just start with a free Jimdo Play plan that includes everything you need to get started. When you’re ready, you can always upgrade to our affordable paid plans for just a few dollars a month. These include a custom domain for the first year, SEO tools to boost your search engine ranking, and fast and friendly support from our team of experts.

Does my business need a website?

The answer is a very enthusiastic “yes!” A business website is the best way to attract new customers, find freelance work, and serve as your official home on the internet. And you don’t have to hire a professional web designer or learn how to code.

Local Businesses

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* In purchasing a Jimdo Dolphin plan we grant a reduction in price of €20 for the first contractual term, which is equal in value to the cost of a domain. This offer exclusively applies to the following domains: de, com, net, org, info, at, ch, es, it, fr, nl. A domain registered with another provider can be used with your new plan for the first contract period, without additional costs. Upon renewal, your selected plan will renew at full price, without this €20 reduction. In purchasing a Jimdo Creator plan, we grant a free domain for the first contract period. This applies exclusively to the following domains: com, net, org, biz, info, de, at, ch, fr, eu, nl, com.mx, es, co.uk, it, ru, рф, pl, be, com.pl, se, me, li, name, website, online, shop, store, store, click, rocks, nu. Upon renewal, the domain costs €20 per year. Of course we will inform you of the exact price via email, 6 weeks prior to contract renewal. The duration and billing terms of the domain depend on the duration and billing terms of the plan purchased.