/ Web design
Do I need a website if I already have a Facebook page?
Yes. Social pages are rented ground — you don't control reach, ranking, or whether the account survives a random ban.
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The short version
Facebook is great for reach. It's terrible as your only home, because you can't rank in Google and you can't control what people see.
/ 02
What actually matters
- • Google can't rank a Facebook page for 'plumber in Colchester' the way it ranks a website.
- • You own a website. You rent a Facebook page.
- • Websites convert better — no competing content in the feed.
- • Google Business Profile needs a website URL to perform properly.
- • Suppliers, lenders and larger clients check for a real site.
/ 03
The bit most people get wrong
A website doesn't replace social — it gives your social traffic somewhere to land and actually buy.
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What to do next
Get a five-page site up and point your social bios at it. Even a simple one beats a Linktree for trust.
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Where RIOT fits in
We're a small Colchester studio helping UK SMBs get online presence right without agency waste or freelancer flake. If you've read this far and you want a second opinion on your specific setup, book a 20-minute call and we'll tell you honestly whether it's worth doing anything at all.
We work with clients across Essex, Suffolk, London and the wider UK — and remotely with brands abroad. No lock-in, no monthly retainer minimums, no pretending your problem is bigger than it is.
/ FAQs
Common questions
Can't I just use Google Business Profile?
It helps hugely, but it links to a site — and a site is what makes it convert.
Is Linktree enough?
No. No SEO value and no credibility.
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