Write down the offer and the exit
Our suggested questions are: who owns your domain, who can update your pages and what happens when you leave? Ask whether you can take your content and photographs with you. Keep the answers beside the price and trial terms.
Check the current offer on our free website page. Read the trial and ongoing terms before deciding whether it suits your business.[1]
Try it on your phone
Google recommends good page experience, including loading, responsiveness and visual stability. A free offer is still worth testing on the device your customers use.[2]
Open the site using mobile data. Find your telephone number, read the main service details and try the enquiry form. Our practical example is a customer asking for a cleaning quote: can they tell you their area and the work they need?
Check that the words help your customers
Google encourages useful content made for people. Ask whether the pages explain your actual services rather than offering empty praise.[3]
Our checklist is to check your service area, opening hours, photographs and contact details. Ask someone unfamiliar with your business to read a page. If they cannot explain what you offer afterwards, improve the page before adding more sections.
Common questions
What should I check after the trial?
Ask what the ongoing service costs, what it includes and how you cancel. Use the current written terms to compare offers.
Does a free site come with a ranking promise?
No. Treat the offer as a website service, and ask what work is included. Do not rely on a ranking promise.
How do I start a free website trial?
Read our free website offer and use its enquiry route. Check the terms and ask about anything you do not understand.