Why page selection matters
You have limited time and money. The right pages turn visitors into calls or booked jobs. Below is a clear, step-by-step list of pages to build, what to put on each, and quick examples you can copy.
Step 1 — Must-have pages (build these first)
Create these four pages immediately. They cover what customers expect and help you show up in search.
1. Home
- Action: Put one clear headline saying who you help and where (e.g., "Emergency Plumber in Springfield — 24/7 Service").
- Include: phone number at top, 2–3 service bullets, one strong call-to-action (CTA) like "Call Now" or "Book Online".
- Example: "Springfield Plumbing — Fast emergency repairs, drains, water heaters. Call 555‑1234. Book online."
2. Services
- Action: Create separate sections or subpages for each main service: Emergency Repairs, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters, Leak Detection, Toilet Repair, Hydrojetting, Pipe Replacement.
- Include: short explanation (2–4 sentences), typical pricing if possible (or price range), typical response time, and a clear CTA under each service.
- Decision rule: If a service makes up at least 5% of your jobs, give it its own subpage.
3. About / Why Us
- Action: Explain who you are, years in business, licenses, insurance, service area, and one short customer promise (e.g., "Same-day service or discount").
- Include: 1–2 team photos, badges (license #), and brief trust items: reviews count, professional affiliations.
4. Contact / Book
- Action: Include a big phone number, hours, service area map, email form, and online booking link if you have one.
- Checklist: Phone (clickable), Address (or service area), Booking button, After-hours instructions.
Step 2 — High-value supporting pages
These pages help you win search traffic and turn curious visitors into customers.
5. Service Area (Service Areas or Cities)
- Action: List towns/neighborhoods you serve. For each, add 1–2 lines about typical work or travel time (e.g., "Serving Southside, 20–30 min").
- Decision rule: Only list places you actually serve within your posted response time to avoid angry customers.
6. Pricing / Estimates
- Action: Show price ranges or sample flat rates for common jobs (e.g., "Toilet replacement: $150–$400; Drain cleaning: $99–$299").
- Why: Builds trust and filters out low-value leads.
7. FAQs
- Action: Answer 8–12 common questions: appointments, payment methods, warranty, how to stop a leak, what to expect during a visit.
- Example Q: "Do you offer weekend service?" A: "Yes — emergency calls only. Regular service Mon–Sat 8–5."
8. Testimonials / Reviews
- Action: Show 6–12 real short quotes with customer name and town. Add a 5-star average if you have it.
- Tip: Use a short video or before/after photos if available.
Step 3 — SEO and trust pages (optional but helpful)
These pages take a little time but pay off in search and conversions.
9. Blog / Advice Articles
- Action: Start with 6 short posts: "How to stop a running toilet," "Signs you need a water heater replacement," "What to do when a pipe bursts."
- Rule: Keep posts practical and 400–800 words. Aim for one post per month.
10. Projects / Photo Gallery / Case Studies
- Action: Show 8–12 before/after photos with short captions (problem, solution, time/cost if relevant).
- Example caption: "Cleared main sewer clog — hydrojet, 2 hours, customer back in service same day."
11. Warranty & Terms
- Action: State your job warranty (e.g., "1-year parts & labor"), payment terms, and cancellation policy in plain language.
- Why: Removes friction at booking time.
Step 4 — Technical/SEO pages and extras
These are required by search engines and useful for ads.
12. Privacy Policy & Terms of Use
- Action: Use a simple template and update contact info. Put these in the footer.
13. Landing pages for ads
- Action: Make short focused pages for paid campaigns: "Emergency Leak Repair — $99 service call" with same CTA and phone number as ad.
14. Careers / Hiring
- Action: If hiring, add a page with roles, pay range, benefits, and how to apply (email or form).
Design and content checklist (do these on every page)
- Put your phone number in the header and footer (clickable on mobile).
- Include one clear CTA above the fold (call or book).
- Use short paragraphs and bullets — keep reading easy.
- Add one photo of a technician on every main page to build trust.
- Show license number and insurance on the footer or About page.
Quick decision rules
- If a page doesn’t bring calls or traffic in 6 months, delete or rewrite it.
- Prioritize pages by what customers ask most: if you get a question repeatedly, make a page for it.
- Keep content local: include city names and neighborhoods you serve on relevant pages.
Example page map (small 1–3 truck company)
Home • Services • Emergency • Water Heaters • Drain Cleaning • About • Contact • Service Area • Pricing • Reviews • FAQs • Gallery • Privacy
Getting this done fast (30–90 day plan)
- Week 1: Build Home, Contact, About, Services page outlines.
- Week 2: Publish Service subpages for top 3 services and Service Area.
- Week 3: Add Pricing, FAQs, and Reviews.
- Month 2: Add Gallery, Warranty page, and 3 blog posts.
- Month 3: Create landing pages for any ads and check analytics (calls, form fills).
Final checklist to launch
- Header: phone and logo visible on every page.
- Footer: license, insurance, address or service area, privacy link.
- Top pages: Home, Services, Contact, About published and mobile-friendly.
- Tracking: set up Google Analytics/Call tracking to know which pages drive calls.
Need a quick copy template?
Use this on any service page: "[Service name] in [City] — Fast, licensed, and guaranteed. Typical price: $[range]. Call [phone] or book online." Replace brackets and publish.