When you’re starting a business, setting up a website can seem overwhelming. There are so many decisions to make regarding the layout, images and overall flow that it’s hard to know where to begin. However, there are three critical content pages that all websites need in order to be successful.

About Us

Your “About Us” page is what helps define your brand. This is where you can tell your customers about your company, its history, recognitions and awards it has received and its mission statement. Your mission statement should reflect your company values and what you want your business to be known for. This is your opportunity to personalize your website and set yourself apart from your competitors. Consider adding a brief biography of yourself along with a professional photo to help your customers put a face with your otherwise anonymous company. This is a great way to establish trust before a purchase is made.

Frequently Asked Questions

Brainstorm questions that a consumer would be likely to have while shopping on your website, and be sure to address them on this page. This is a great place to talk about items like shipping, returns, and order cancellations. It will save you a lot of work fielding customer service calls and emails if you have your policies outlined on a page like this, so be sure to communicate your answers clearly and professionally. Also, consider adding answers to other commonly asked questions such as international shipping policies and how to add coupons or discount codes to an online order.

Contact Us

Despite your best efforts at setting up a robust “Frequently Asked Questions” page, you will still have customers who need assistance. Be sure to create a “Contact Us” page with pertinent information such as hours of operation, phone number and an email address where they can send messages. Many websites create a contact form in lieu of an email, which gives customers choices to select so that their messages can be routed to the appropriate person internally. Whichever route you go, make sure you give your customers an easy way to contact you.

Although there’s a lot to consider when creating your website, there are some building blocks that you’ll absolutely need to have before your launch. Start with these informational pages first. They should give you a good idea of how you want the rest of your website to look.

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