One-Pager or Full Website? What’s Best for Your Business or Event?

May 23, 2025

If you’re a small business, nonprofit, or tradesperson in western South Dakota, you’ve probably wondered:
“Do I need a full website, or will a one-pager do the job?”

The answer? It depends. Here’s a simple breakdown to help you choose what fits your goals, your timeline, and your budget.

What’s a One-Pager?

A one-pager is a single scrollable page that includes all the essentials:

  • Who you are
  • What you offer
  • Where to find you
  • How to get in touch

It’s fast, mobile-friendly, and keeps your message focused.

One-Pagers Work Well For:

  • Small service businesses just getting started
  • Local contractors or tradespeople with one primary offer
  • Temporary or seasonal campaigns
  • Event landing pages or fundraisers
  • Portfolios and personal brand sites

Solid Ground offers a dedicated One Pager Build starting at $600—perfect for small business owners who want to launch fast with a clean, effective website.

What’s a Full Website?

A multi-page site gives you more space to grow, organize, and communicate different kinds of information.

You might have:

  • Home
  • Services
  • About
  • Contact
  • Blog, Events, or Ministries

This structure is better for SEO, long-term growth, and businesses with multiple service types or audiences.

Full Websites Are Ideal For:

  • Businesses with 2+ service categories
  • Churches and ministries with weekly content
  • Nonprofits with events, outreach, and donation tools
  • Anyone planning for long-term marketing or SEO
  • Site owners who want to build out features over time

How to Choose What’s Right for You

Ask yourself:

  • Am I just trying to get online fast, or am I building for the future?
  • Will my site need to grow (e.g., more services, blog posts, events)?
  • Am I trying to get found on Google—or just have something I can link to?

If you answered yes to growth or SEO, a full site is your best move.

But if you just need a clean, professional web presence today—a one-pager might be exactly what you need.

Local SEO Tip

Both one-pagers and full sites can be optimized to show up in local searches (like “Rapid City electrician” or “church website Spearfish”). The difference is: a multi-page site gives you more content opportunities, which helps SEO grow over time.

Final Thought

A good website isn’t about how many pages it has—it’s about how well it serves your audience. Whether you need one strong page or a custom full build, Solid Ground will help you find the right fit without the tech overwhelm.

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