It may seem like everyone is online, but in a recent survey, a surprising 27% of small businesses still do not have a website. The findings show entrepreneurs feel their business is either too small, believe their social media accounts are sufficient, or that the financial and technical hurdles of navigating web design are too much to overcome.  

But having a professional website is no longer just a nice-to-have, it is often necessary for small businesses and entrepreneurial success. 

Enter GoDaddy’s Essential Website Design Service, an affordable new plan for small businesses to get online quickly and easily without the need to be tech savvy. With GoDaddy’s expert design team on hand to build, design and edit, small business owners can start a website with confidence.  

An entrepreneur using GoDaddy Essential Website Design can enjoy a customized design that helps them reflect their brand's personality and resonates with key audiences. This Website Design Service plan offers four website pages, a Sign-Up form or a Contact Us form to efficiently capture new leads, and up to 500 copywritten words provided by a GoDaddy expert. In addition, each design displays perfectly on desktop, laptop and mobile devices.  

And while social media helps small businesses show up where their customers are, having a website with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) can drive customers to a site without the need for small business owners to do the heavy lifting. That’s why each Essential Website Design template includes SEO optimization to increase visibility on Google and other search engines, to get in front of customers and help grow your business. 

GoDaddy’s Essential Web Design Service also includes a one-time revision cycle, so entrepreneurs can provide feedback to fine-tune the site before publishing.  

“We believe GoDaddy’s Essential Website Design Services will be key in supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in today’s growing online landscape,” said Michelle Slifcak Villa, product marketing manager for GoDaddy. “We know first impressions matter, and by blending affordability, attractive design, and expertise, our customers can now seamlessly unlock their branding potential, making a strategic investment in their future success.” 

With Essential Web Design, customers pay a one-time fee plus hosting for a tailored, professional website. This includes a free SSL certificate and domain to secure the website's safety and credibility. 

To get your own website with GoDaddy’s Essential Website Design Services, visit godaddy.com/websites/web-design-starter