I Know I Need a Website… But Where Do I Even Start?

Let me guess, you’ve been telling yourself “I need a website” for about six months now. Maybe longer. You’ve bookmarked seventeen articles about building websites, watched half of a YouTube tutorial, and then got distracted by a video of a cat riding a Roomba… I’ve been there… Lol

I get it. The whole website thing feels massive, overwhelming, and frankly a bit terrifying when you’re not a tech person. It’s like someone handed you IKEA furniture instructions written in Swedish… except you don’t speak Swedish… and half the pieces are missing.

But here’s the truth… You’re overthinking it.

After 15+ years building websites and helping business owners get online, I can tell you that most people make this WAY more complicated than it needs to be. So let’s strip away the confusion and get you sorted.

Why You’re Feeling Overwhelmed (And Why That’s Normal)

When you start googling “how to build a website,” you get hit with a tsunami of information:

• WordPress vs Wix vs Squarespace vs Go High Level(GHL) vs seventeen other GHL skinned platforms
• Hosting, domains, SSL certificates (what even IS an SSL certificate?)
• SEO, plugins, themes, page builders…
• Someone on a forum saying you MUST learn to code…

No wonder you closed your laptop and went to make a cup of tea.

The problem isn’t you. The problem is that the internet loves to overcomplicate things. Everyone’s trying to sound like an expert, so they throw around jargon that makes building a website sound like launching a space shuttle.

Spoiler alert: it’s not… NASA still haven’t hired me yet… And I’ve been doing this for a while ha.

The Pages You ACTUALLY Need (Hint: It’s Not 47)

Here’s where most people go wrong. They think they need:

• A homepage
• An about page
• A services page
• Individual pages for each service
• A blog
• A resources page
• A testimonials page
• An FAQ page
• A contact page
• A “meet the team” page (even though it’s just you and your dog)

Stop. Just… stop.

When you’re starting out, you need THREE pages. That’s it. Three.

Page 1: Homepage (Your BIG Welcome)

This is where you clearly explain:

• What you do
• Who you help
• Why they should care
• What to do next (book a call, get a quote, download something, etc.)

That’s it. No fancy animations. No auto-playing video of you talking about your “journey.” Just clear, simple messaging that makes someone think, “Oh, this is exactly what I need.”

Page 2: About Page (The “I’m Not a Robot” Page)

People buy from people. This page is where you prove you’re a real human who understands their problems. Share:

• Why you started your business
• What makes you different
• Why you actually give a damn about helping them

Skip the corporate jargon. Write like you’re chatting to a mate at the pub. Be real. Be relatable. Be you.

Page 3: Contact Page (Make It Easy to Give You Money)

Seriously, you’d be shocked how many websites make it nearly impossible to actually get in touch. Don’t be that person.
Include:

• A simple contact form
• Your email address
• Your phone number (if you’re cool with calls)
• Links to your social media

Bonus points if you tell people what to expect: “I’ll get back to you within 24 hours” or “Fill this in and let’s chat about how I can help.”

But What About Services? Testimonials? Blog Posts?

You can add those later. Honestly.

Right now, you need a website that exists. A simple, clean, professional website that tells people what you do and how to contact you. That’s infinitely better than no website at all (or a half-finished website you’ve been “working on” for eight months).

Once you’ve got those three core pages live, you can add more. But don’t let “I need to add everything” stop you from launching something.

The Secret Nobody Tells You

Here’s what I wish someone had told me when I started: your website doesn’t have to be perfect.

It just has to be good enough to do its job, which is to make you look credible and give people a way to contact you.

You can tweak it later. You can add pages later. You can change the colours, the fonts, the photos later. But you can’t get customers from a website that doesn’t exist.

Done is better than perfect. Always.

So What’s Your Next Step?

You’ve got two options:

Option 1: Let us handle it for you.
If you want a professional website without the headache, that’s literally what we do at Odin Agency. We’ll build you a site that looks great, works brilliantly, and actually brings in customers. No jargon, no nonsense, just results. Get in touch and let’s chat.

Option 2: DIY it with our help.
If you’re on a tight budget but still want a quality website, check out Odins Tech Clan. You’ll get access to our proven templates, step-by-step videos, and guidance from someone (me!) who’s been doing this for 15+ years. It’s like having an expert in your corner without the agency price tag.

Either way, stop overthinking it. Your business deserves a website. Your customers are looking for you online. And you’re closer to having one than you think.

Now go make it happen. (And maybe reward yourself with that cup of tea.)