How to Choose the Right Website Pages for Your Business

A simple guide to help you plan your site structure with ease

Once you’ve decided to build a website (yay!), the next big question is:

“Which pages do I actually need?”

The answer depends on what kind of business you run, what your customers need to know, and what action you want them to take.

Here’s a friendly, fuss-free guide to help you figure out what pages to include — and why they matter.

The Essentials (Almost Every Site Needs These)

No matter what you do, these pages form the solid foundation of your website:

Home

Your homepage is your welcome mat. It should give a clear, confident snapshot of who you are, what you offer, and who it’s for — plus clear next steps.

About

People love buying from people. Use this page to tell your story, explain your values, and build trust.

Contact

Make it easy for people to get in touch! Include your email, phone number, address (if relevant), and social links — and ideally a simple form.

Common Business Page Options

Here’s where your site starts to shape itself around your services or goals:

  • Services or Work With Me

  • Products or Shop

  • Gallery or Portfolio

  • Testimonials or Case Studies

  • FAQs

  • Booking

  • Blog or Insights

  • Legal pages (Privacy Policy, Terms, etc.)

Example Website Structures by Type of Business

Let’s look at examples for different industries and creative sectors — tailored for your audience.

Artists, Makers, & Creatives

  • Home

  • About the Artist

  • Gallery or Portfolio

  • Shop (if selling)

  • Events or Stockists (optional)

  • Contact

Photographers & Videographers

  • Home

  • Portfolio (with galleries by theme or type)

  • Services / Packages

  • About

  • Testimonials

  • FAQs

  • Blog (optional)

  • Contact

Jewellers & Luxury Brands

  • Home

  • About the Brand / Heritage

  • Product Categories (Shop)

  • Bespoke or Custom Design page

  • Lookbook or Gallery

  • Testimonials

  • Contact

Ecommerce Businesses

  • Home

  • Shop (organised by categories)

  • About

  • Shipping & Returns

  • FAQs

  • Blog (optional, for SEO)

  • Contact

  • Legal pages

Wellbeing, Health & Fitness

  • Home

  • About Me / My Approach

  • Services (by type or session)

  • Booking

  • Testimonials

  • Blog (optional)

  • Contact

Holiday Lets & Luxury Stays

  • Home

  • About the Property

  • Gallery

  • Amenities / What’s Included

  • Availability or Booking

  • Local Area Guide (optional)

  • Testimonials

  • Contact

Consultants & Coaches

  • Home

  • About Me

  • Services or “Work With Me”

  • Case Studies / Results

  • Testimonials

  • Blog / Insights

  • Contact

Trades & Construction

  • Home

  • Services

  • About

  • Gallery or Projects

  • Testimonials

  • Contact

Interior Designers & Architects

  • Home

  • About

  • Services / Process

  • Portfolio

  • Client Testimonials

  • Press / Awards (optional)

  • Contact

Writers & Journalists

  • Home

  • Portfolio / Published Work

  • About

  • Services (if freelance)

  • Blog (optional)

  • Contact

Professional Services (Finance, Legal, etc.)

  • Home

  • About

  • Services (clearly outlined)

  • Team / Meet the Experts

  • Case Studies or Testimonials

  • FAQs

  • Contact

Nonprofits & Charities

  • Home

  • About Us

  • Our Mission / Impact

  • Get Involved or Donate

  • Events or Campaigns

  • News / Blog

  • Contact

Media & Content Creators

  • Home

  • About

  • Content Portfolio (Videos, Podcasts, Writing)

  • Services (Editing, Strategy, etc.)

  • Testimonials

  • Blog or Behind the Scenes

  • Contact

How to Decide What You Need

Ask yourself:

  • What do my customers need to know before they take action?

  • What do I want them to do on the site? (Buy, book, call, sign up?)

  • Do I want to keep things simple now and grow later?

Final Thought from David & George

Whether you're an artist with a growing gallery, a consultant launching your services, or a maker with a beautiful product line — we’ll help you pick the pages that work for your business right now, while leaving space to grow in the future.

We’ll guide you every step of the way — no overwhelm, no jargon, just a clear, confident path forward.

David & George