Short answer: a Facebook page and a website are not alternatives — they do different jobs. Social media helps people find and see you; a website helps them trust you and decide. This article explains honestly when a business truly needs a website, and when social media is still enough.
No. A Facebook page is rented space — the audience, reach and rules belong to the platform, not you. Organic reach has dropped to a few percent, and Facebook content does not appear in Google search. A website is your property: your domain, your data, shown in Google, working without algorithm whims.
When clients search for your services on Google — which is nearly every field. When you sell services or products and want people to browse and order anytime. For professional and B2B fields, a website builds trust a social profile cannot. And when you do not want to depend on a single platform.
Honestly — not every business needs a website today. If you are testing an idea, starting on Instagram or Facebook is smart and cheap. For very local, impulse businesses found through photos and recommendations, a profile may suffice for a while. But it is a temporary stage — as you grow, dependence on one platform becomes a risk.
Ownership and control. You decide how it looks and how it collects inquiries. It appears in Google, attracting people actively searching — your warmest clients. It works around the clock, loads fast, is mobile-friendly, and collects your own data to improve your offer.
Yes — that combination works best. Social media is great for discovery and ads; the website turns that traffic into inquiries and clients. One without the other is weaker.
A professional business website in Lithuania starts from 500 €, ready in 2–4 weeks — mobile-friendly, search-optimized, with content management you control. Not sure if it pays off in your case? Just ask — we will tell you honestly.
In a free consultation we will honestly tell you whether a website is worth it now, or whether social media is still enough. No pushing — just a straight answer.