Your First Website Checklist: What Every Trade Pro Needs to Launch Online
Don’t launch your new contractor website blind. Use this simple checklist to make sure your site includes all the essentials.
Getting ready to launch your first website as a contractor, plumber, roofer, or other trade professional? Smart move. But before you hit “publish,” it’s important to make sure your site has all the key ingredients.
Use this checklist to avoid rookie mistakes and make sure your site is built to convert.
✅ The Website Launch Essentials
✔ Business Identity
Company name, logo, and tagline are clearly visible
Your value is clear: what you do, where you do it, and who it’s for
✔ Homepage Must-Haves
Clear headline and intro that explains your service
One call-to-action (CTA): “Call Now,” “Get a Quote,” or “Schedule a Job”
✔ Services Section
List each service you offer with a short description
Use real images of your work if possible
Link each service to its own page if you have them
✔ Mobile Optimization
Your site looks clean and easy to use on phones and tablets
Fonts are readable and buttons are easy to tap
✔ Trust Builders
Customer testimonials or reviews
Licenses, certifications, or awards if you’ve got them
✔ Contact Info
Phone number, email, and service area listed clearly
Contact form that works and is easy to use
✔ Gallery or Project Portfolio
Show off recent jobs with before-and-after photos
Group projects by type (e.g., kitchens, roofing, repairs)
✔ Location + SEO Basics
Mention your city/region in the site copy (e.g., “Serving San Antonio, TX”)
Submit your site to Google Search Console
Connect your Google Business Profile
✔ Site Performance
Page loads in under 3 seconds
No broken links or missing images
Ready to Launch?
If your site checks off most of the above, you’re in great shape. If not, don’t worry—JobSites was built for pros like you who just want it done right.
We handle design, setup, SEO, and even content. You give us a few key details, and we deliver a site that helps you win more jobs—fast.
