One page website? Suitable or not suitable as a company website?

Do you need a website? Probably. Without a website it is almost impossible to compete with other companies. Still, a website requires an investment. One that you may not want to do because you don’t see the importance of a website to the success of your business. A one page website can be the solution for you. A professional website for little cost and effort, but which delivers the desired success.

Also take a look at my one page website for freelancer .

Why a one page website?

As the term implies: a one-page website consists of 1 single page. More and more often you come across this kind of simplified websites. One pagers look fantastic and can be assembled within 1 day. So you can have a professional website in a short time. But a one page website has many more advantages:

• Low costs : a one page website does not require complicated technical functions and is put together in this way.
  Also read ” What does a website really cost? “
• Very suitable for mobile : one page websites provide a user-friendly experience on mobile. A big advantage is that visitors do not have to navigate through the website via small buttons and menus to find the right information.
• Little content needed for a professional website: many organizations find it difficult to write enough web texts for a website of a normal size. A one page website has you filled in no time.
• Visual experience : one page websites are very visual and therefore very suitable for creating a beautiful website with lots of visual material.

Features of a one page website

An important feature of a one pager is the special user experience. Where the visitor determines his own “route” with a multi-page website, with a one pager you are responsible for what the visitor sees and when. A one page website can consist of all kinds of different elements. A standard one page layout might look like this:

• Photo slider/video intro
• Company information and employees
• Portfolio/Photo Gallery
• Products and/or services
• Contact details and form

Of course there is no fixed order and the layout of your website depends on your organization and wishes.

When a one page website ?

One page websites are suitable for different types of organizations and projects.

Product promotions/actions

Temporary sale of a product or online course.

Personal websites

For creative organizations, speakers or personal trainers.

Online Business Cards

Simple business websites for painters, plumbers etc. One page websites are therefore actually suitable for 2 situations. First, if you need an additional website to promote a product or service. With a template for a one page website you have put together a simple website. In addition, a one pager is useful when you want to promote yourself or your organization online while limiting the costs for a website. One pagers are very suitable for personal websites or as an online business card.

Because a one page website consists of 1 single page, this type of website is not recommended if you have a lot of content or if you plan to expand your website in the short term.

One pagers and findability in Google

Are one page websites well found in Google? That is a question we often get from entrepreneurs. An optimized one pager can actually be found just as easily as a comparable site with 5 pages. In other words, both 1-page and 5-page websites are not as strong as large websites with many pages, so they also rank less high in Google. Does your website really need to be found for different keywords? Then it is important that you continue to improve your website systematically and this also means creating new content. Do you think a one page website is actually enough for your company, but do you want to improve the findability of your website in Google? You can also link a blog to a one pager. In this way you keep 1 page for your service(s) or product(s) and at the same time you work on better findability. From the various blog posts you place links back to the homepage of your one page website.

As a company with a one page website, do I have enough?

If a good findability of your website is a requirement, this question can easily be answered: no. If findability is not important and you would like to start a website quickly, we can certainly recommend a one pager. In some cases, a one pager (incl. blog) is even enough for the long term. For example, if you only offer 1 product or service with few variations. However, most entrepreneurs will find that a one page website will not mean extra success for their company.

A one pager looks visually nice, but to really score well, 1 page is not enough. It is not only about your position in Google, but also the result that the website books with the visitor. A one pager is a good start, but to get more orders through your website, it is important to keep improving your website. When you start doing this, you will soon notice that it makes a big difference.

Frequently asked questions about one page websites

Still unsure about a one page website? We answer the most frequently asked questions:

• Are one page templates easy to change? Many one page templates are used for websites that are rarely changed. If you want to be able to easily change the website yourself, this is possible. No idea how? We can help you!
• Are one page templates suitable for all web browsers? As with any website, the one pager is also tested on the most common web browsers!
• How much does a one page website cost? The costs depend of course on your wishes, but due to its size, a one page website is certainly advantageous. At wekreate you already have a one pager for € 289,- (excl. VAT). This includes setting up the website, selecting stock photos and processing your texts for the website.

Do you want a one page design yourself? Then contact us!