Top 5 Website Platforms to Use to Make a Landscaping Website
Creating a landscaping website can seem difficult if you have never created one, and choosing where to build it can be even more difficult.
You may wonder where to begin, what features to search for, and how to find the correct website platform for you.
We have used a variety of website builders to create websites for our contract service business clients and have narrowed down the top ones you can use to create your landscaping website.
In our article, we will cover a list of the top 5 website builders you can use to create your landscaping company website that will have all of the features you will need.
How to Pick a Website Builder to Create Your Landscaping Company Website
Before selecting a website builder, you should think about the features you will need for a usual landscaping company website. Some features you may need from a website building platform for a landscaping website include:
Enough storage space for images (and maybe videos) for a landscaping gallery
The ability to create service buttons on your landscaping homepage
A mobile-optimized platform so your customers can view your website on their phone
The option to set up your landscape service scheduling on your website
Website analytics to analyze the website content that converts to leads
The ability to create a blog on your landscaping company website
A customer relationship management (CRM) tool to track contacts
The option to do e-commerce if you sell landscaping supplies
Since there are a variety of needs your landscaping company may have (e-commerce, scheduling, CRM, etc.), we can’t tell you what exact website builder to use. However, we can highlight the features each and let you know which ones are the easiest to get started with.
5 Website Builders You Can Use to Create Your Landscaping Website
1. GoDaddy
GoDaddy is a very common website platform for landscaping business owners because it is easy to use. To make creating your landscaping website easier, they also provide landscaping business website templates:
The website builder is straightforward and allows you to select your colors, fonts, and styles to match your brand.
GoDaddy Website Plans:
Basic: $11.99 / month
Premium: $21.99 / month
Commerce: $24.99 / month
Commerce Plus: $44.99 / month
The plan you pick will depend on your website needs. For instance, if you sell landscape supplies along with providing landscaping services, you may want to pick a plan that includes robust e-commerce capabilities.
If you want to optimize for e-commerce, you should go with GoDaddy’s Commerce or Commerce Plus plan to ensure you have all of the e-commerce functionalities you are searching for.
Features of GoDaddy Plans:
Website and marketing analytics dashboard, website chat feature, online pay links, virtual terminal, one-time appointments, sales-tracking dashboard, online & POS transaction capability, content library and templates, social media integration, email automation.
2. HubSpot
Initially, HubSpot can seem complex because it provides so many options. However, as you get familiar with the tool, it is simple to use and helps keep your website mobile optimized with the invisible grid the editing tool upholds. They also offer a landscaping template you can use to get started:
HubSpot also offers other contract service business website themes that you can repurpose for your landscaping company website: Spur, Thrifty, and SpeedUp.
HubSpot provides useful functionalities that can grow alongside your landscaping website. For instance, they offer a CRM (customer relationship management) tool that can be linked to your website traffic and analytics.
HubSpot Website Plans:
Free: $0/month
Starter: $23/month
Professional: $360/month
While it might be tempting to start with a free plan, the HubSpot Starter plan is the best option for landscapers that want to create their website. This removes “HubSpot” branding from your website, which means your website will look more professional.
Additionally, the starter plan offers valuable features like the ability to create up to 50 website pages, have more report dashboards, and utilize e-commerce features.
Features of HubSpot Plans:
Mobile optimized design management tool, live chat feature, report dashboard, forms, blog capability, drag and drop editing, landing pages, website traffic analytics, email marketing, SEO recommendations.
3. SquareSpace
SquareSpace is a very straightforward website building tool to use and makes a great platform for someone who wants to create their first landscaping company website.
Within each pre-made module, it has a grid that ensures that elements you place inside them are set up for mobile viewing in addition to desktop viewing. SquareSpace doesn't have an exact landscaping company website template, but landscapers can repurpose the Oranssi template to fit their landscaping website needs.
SquareSpace Website Plans:
Personal: $16/month
Business: $23/month
Basic Commerce: $27/month
Advanced Commerce: $49/month
If you are considering using SquareSpace to create a basic landscaping company website, the “Business” plan will be a great place to start. If you want to sell landscaping supplies on your site, you may want to start with their basic Commerce or Advanced Commerce plan.
Features of Squarespace Plans:
Drag and drop website editing platform, website metrics, e-commerce functions, blogging features, and more.
4. Wix
Wix is a drag and drop website editing tool that gets easier to use as you become familiar with the platform and the different features it has available. They offer Landscaping-specific templates, like:
Like other platforms, it enables you to keep your website mobile friendly by keeping your designs within a grid.
Wix Website Plans:
Business basic: $27/month
Business unlimited: $32/month
Business VIP: $59/month
For landscaping companies starting out, a Business Basic plan or a Business Unlimited plan offer you everything you need to get started.
Features of Wix Plans:
Scheduling services, online store, bookings platform, booking analytics, e-commerce features, and mobile optimization.
5. Weebly
Weebly offers a simplified website editing platform that allows you to grab elements and drag them onto your page. Weebly does not offer free landscaping company website themes (templates) on their site, but you can purchase landscaping website themes on sites like Roomythemes.com.
Weebly Website Plans:
Personal: $10/month
Professional: $12/month
Performance: $26/month
If you want to create a standard landscaping company website, the Professional plan will work just fine. If you want to sell landscaping supplies on your site, you may want to opt for the Performance plan to utilize the additional e-commerce features it offers.
Features of Weebly Plans:
Drag and drop editor, unlimited website storage, e-commerce functionality, lead capture, and more.
Pick The Best Website Platform For Your Landscaping Company
The website platform you pick will depend on what type of landscaping company you have and the services you offer. These factors will determine what types of features you will need to achieve your goals.
After you confirm that a platform offers you the features you are looking for, you should decide if it is an easy-to-use platform, since you will want to be able to easily edit your site.
If you have any questions about how to pick the correct website platform for your landscaping website, contact us today. Want more tips on creating a website for your landscaping company? Subscribe to our newsletter below.