What are the best free website builders for a plumbing business?

If you’re sticking with a free option, double-check whether it allows you to use your own domain. Some platforms advertise as ‘free’ but won't let you link your domain unless you pay for an upgrade. One workaround is forwarding your custom domain to the free site, but while that works in the short term, it's not ideal for the long haul.

Wix and Squarespace both offer free plans with intuitive drag-and-drop builders. Keep in mind that Wix places branding on your site, but for a local plumbing business, your customers probably won’t mind too much as long as they can find your services and phone number quickly.

For a plumbing business, you want a straightforward approach: focus on an About page, Services list, Gallery, and a Contact page. Make sure your phone number is highly visible—customers usually care more about how easy it is to reach you than flashy designs. I built my own site using Durable, which was great because it allowed me to connect my existing domain easily, and I could launch simple pages in no time without needing to code or deal with complicated plugins. Once your site is live, include local info and link your Google Business profile since many people look for business hours and contact info first.

Check out Google Sites! It's free, has a drag-and-drop interface, and lets you connect your domain. However, you'll want to think about SEO later down the line since that's crucial for getting noticed by potential customers.

Be cautious with free builders and their branding. Some will add large ads or banners that could make your business look unprofessional. It might be better to have a simpler site without a lot of features than a cluttered one with branding that could put off local customers.