How do I move from just a Facebook page to a real website?
Updated June 28, 2026 · Getting online
Short answer
You do not have to abandon Facebook — you add a website beside it. A website is yours, ranks on Google, loads fast, and books jobs around the clock, while your Facebook page keeps doing social. Get a simple site live, link the two together, and keep posting. Most of the move is just getting the site built.
Moving from a Facebook-only presence to a real website is less of a move and more of an addition. You do not delete anything — you build a website that does the jobs Facebook cannot, then link the two so they work together. Your page keeps its followers, posts, and reviews; your new site does the heavy lifting on Google.
Why a Facebook page alone holds you back
A Facebook page is great for staying social, but it is a poor substitute for a website. It is rented land — Facebook controls the layout, the reach, and the rules. Worse, Facebook pages rarely show up when a homeowner searches plumber near me on Google, which is where most job-ready searches happen. You are invisible exactly when people are ready to hire. For the fuller picture, see do I need a website if I have a Facebook page.
What a website adds
A website fills the gaps your page leaves:
- It is yours — nobody can change the rules or bury your posts.
- It ranks on Google for local searches your page cannot reach.
- It loads fast and puts a tap-to-call button on every screen.
- It works around the clock as a 24-hour storefront, even at 2 a.m.
Do not throw away your Facebook page when you build a site. Link them both ways so a customer can move between your reviews and your booking page in one tap.
The simple steps to make the move
Here is the whole move, start to finish:
- Get a domain name and a clean, fast website built from the info already on your Facebook page.
- Copy your best content over — services, service area, photos, and a few reviews.
- Add a link to your website on your Facebook page, and a link to Facebook on your site.
- Keep posting on Facebook as usual; now those posts can point people to your site.
Most of the work is just getting the site built, and that part is faster than ever — see how to get your trade business online in a day.
Keep Facebook in the mix
Your page still earns its keep for social proof and staying top of mind. The two channels reinforce each other. If you are unsure how much to invest in social going forward, read does my trade business need social media.
At Blank Theory we make this move painless. We build your site from your public info — including what is already on your Facebook page — and show you a free preview before you pay a cent. Then a flat 199 dollars a month with no setup fee, no contract, and most sites live in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I have to delete my Facebook page?
- No. Keep it. A website and a Facebook page do different jobs — the site books work and ranks on Google, the page handles social. Use both and link them.
- Will I lose my reviews and posts on Facebook?
- No. Everything on Facebook stays put. Adding a website does not touch your existing page, followers, or reviews in any way.
- Can people find me on Google with just a Facebook page?
- Barely. Facebook pages rarely rank well for local searches like plumber near me. A real website is what gets you found on Google.
- How long does it take to get a website live?
- Less than you think. With a done-for-you service, a clean trade site can be live in under 24 hours built from your public info.