Website Examples
Business Website Examples
Real business website examples — from SaaS and software to local services — and the homepage patterns they share.
A business website is a company's home on the web: the place where a visitor learns what the business does, decides whether it can be trusted, and takes a next step — calling, booking, requesting a quote, or buying. The examples below are grouped by industry. Part of the website examples library.
Browse by industry
Business sites follow recognizable patterns per industry. Find a profession's dedicated examples in the industries directory, or jump straight to a group:
- Healthcare
- Professional services
- Home services
- Restaurants and hospitality
- Creative and agencies
- Real estate
- Technology and SaaS
Business website examples
The real examples below are well-known companies, and each card is limited to what is publicly observable on the company's homepage: structure, navigation, CTA text, and trust signals. Nothing here states traffic, revenue, or business results. Industries that are mostly local — where no single company can fairly represent the pattern — are shown as clearly labelled illustrative patterns built from the common structure of that business type.
SaaS and software companies
Stripe — payments and financial infrastructure
| Field | Observation |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial technology (online payments) |
| Homepage structure | Hero → customer stories → product capabilities → developer and platform sections → closing CTA → footer |
| Hero pattern | A headline, a subheadline, and a "Get started" button over a product visual |
| Primary CTA | "Start now" (top bar) and "Get started" (hero) |
| Navigation | Products, Solutions, Developers, Resources, Pricing |
| Trust signals | Customer story cards for well-known companies and public scale claims |
| Contact pattern | "Contact sales" in the top bar and footer; no general phone number |
| Notable design choice | A long, proof-first scroll with a dedicated developer section |
| What to learn | Pair one clear CTA with trust proof that accumulates as the page scrolls |
Zapier — workflow and AI automation
| Field | Observation |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software (business automation) |
| Homepage structure | Hero → value propositions → governance and security → customer stories → closing CTA → footer |
| Hero pattern | A headline naming the product category, a subheadline, and two CTAs — "Start free" and "Talk to sales" |
| Primary CTA | "Start free" |
| Navigation | Product, Solutions, Apps, Pricing |
| Trust signals | A customer-count claim in the hero, customer story pages, and security notes |
| Contact pattern | "Talk to sales" form and a help center; no general phone number |
| Notable design choice | The homepage is organized around product categories (apps, workflows, agents) rather than one feature |
| What to learn | Offer a low-risk first step ("Start free") next to a higher-touch one ("Talk to sales") |
Notion — a connected workspace
| Field | Observation |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software (productivity) |
| Homepage structure | Hero → product tour prompts → customer quotes → footer |
| Hero pattern | Big typography, a short headline, and "Get Notion free" with a secondary "Request a demo" |
| Primary CTA | "Get Notion free" |
| Navigation | Product, Solutions, Resources, Enterprise, Pricing |
| Trust signals | An adoption claim in the hero plus named customer quotes |
| Contact pattern | "Request a demo" and a help center |
| Notable design choice | Playful product mockups in the hero instead of a single screenshot |
| What to learn | A free tier makes the primary CTA low-friction; keep a demo option for bigger buyers |
Slack — team communication
| Field | Observation |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software (team collaboration) |
| Homepage structure | Hero → product value → customer proof → pricing and CTA → footer |
| Hero pattern | A value headline, a product screenshot, and a "Get started" CTA |
| Primary CTA | "Get started" (with a free plan) |
| Navigation | Product, Solutions, Enterprise, Resources, Pricing |
| Trust signals | Customer story pages and well-known brand logos |
| Contact pattern | "Contact sales" links plus a help center; no general phone number |
| Notable design choice | A real product screenshot in the hero proves the product as the copy describes it |
| What to learn | Show the actual product in the hero rather than only describing it |
Website and design platforms
Squarespace — a website platform
| Field | Observation |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software (website building) |
| Homepage structure | Hero → template gallery → feature grid → how-to → closing CTA → footer |
| Hero pattern | A short headline, a "Get started" CTA, and "Start for free. No credit card required." |
| Primary CTA | "Get started" / "Start a Free Trial" |
| Navigation | Products, Solutions, Resources, Pricing |
| Trust signals | An entrepreneur-count claim, a "Made with Squarespace" gallery, and a customer strip |
| Contact pattern | A 24/7 support center, help forum, and chat; no general phone number |
| Notable design choice | The template gallery is the hero — the product is demonstrated by other people's sites |
| What to learn | Show finished results so visitors can picture their own site |
Wix — a website platform
| Field | Observation |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software (website building) |
| Homepage structure | Hero → business-solution grid → template gallery → how-to steps → closing CTA → footer |
| Hero pattern | A headline, "Get Started", and "Start for free. No credit card required." |
| Primary CTA | "Get Started" |
| Navigation | Product, Pricing, and platform tiers (Wixel, Studio, Enterprise) |
| Trust signals | Site-count claims and a gallery of live sites built on the platform |
| Contact pattern | Help center, forum, and a hire-a-professional marketplace |
| Notable design choice | Industry template categories let a visitor jump straight to "restaurant" or "real estate" |
| What to learn | Organize the homepage around the visitor's business type, not the product's features |
Canva — a design platform
| Field | Observation |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software (design) |
| Homepage structure | Hero → template search → use cases → brand and enterprise → footer |
| Hero pattern | A template search box and sign-up CTA over a grid of design examples |
| Primary CTA | Sign up / try the product free |
| Navigation | Templates, Features, Solutions, Pricing, Enterprise, Learn |
| Trust signals | Product-led proof (finished designs) and brand-adoption testimonials |
| Contact pattern | Help center and support links in the footer |
| Notable design choice | The hero is a working search — the visitor starts using the product immediately |
| What to learn | Let the visitor do the thing the site is about (search a template, start a design) inside the hero |
Business software and services
HubSpot — a customer platform
| Field | Observation |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software (marketing, sales, and service) |
| Homepage structure | Hero → product hub → solutions by team size → case studies → footer |
| Hero pattern | A headline plus a "Get started free" CTA aimed at small teams |
| Primary CTA | "Get started free" (free CRM as the entry point) |
| Navigation | Products, Solutions, Pricing, Resources with a large product hub |
| Trust signals | Case study pages, customer logos, and review ratings |
| Contact pattern | "Contact sales" and "Customer support" links in the top bar |
| Notable design choice | The navigation itself is a catalog of many products, showing depth before the visitor scrolls |
| What to learn | Offer a genuinely free entry product and make support and sales easy to find |
DocuSign — agreement management
| Field | Observation |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software (e-signature and contract management) |
| Homepage structure | Hero → "Explore product" cards → compliance → customer stories → footer |
| Hero pattern | A headline, a subheadline, and a "Start for Free" CTA |
| Primary CTA | "Start for Free" with "View plans" nearby |
| Navigation | Products, Solutions, Resources, and pricing links |
| Trust signals | A customer-count claim, well-known customer stories, and compliance badges |
| Contact pattern | A sales phone number in the top bar plus "Contact sales" links |
| Notable design choice | A grid of "Explore product" cards routes each visitor to the module they need |
| What to learn | Route different visitors to different offers with a clear card grid instead of one long pitch |
Shopify — a commerce platform
| Field | Observation |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software (ecommerce) |
| Homepage structure | Hero → business outcomes → product capabilities → merchant proof → footer |
| Hero pattern | A headline about growing a business with a "Start free trial" CTA |
| Primary CTA | "Start free trial" |
| Navigation | Solutions, Pricing, Blog, with Sign in and Start free trial in the top bar |
| Trust signals | Merchant stories, brand logos, and outcome-focused case studies |
| Contact pattern | "Contact sales" and a support help center |
| Notable design choice | Merchants, not the software, are the visual proof in the hero |
| What to learn | When your customers are businesses, make their outcomes the center of the page |
Local service businesses — illustrative patterns
These cards are not real companies. They are illustrative patterns built from the common structure of local service websites, so the observations are about the pattern, not a specific business.
Plumbing and HVAC company — illustrative pattern
| Field | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Industry | Local home services |
| Homepage structure | Header → hero with phone → services grid → why-us → testimonials → quote CTA → footer |
| Hero pattern | "24/7 emergency service" headline, a "Call now" button, and a licensed-and-insured badge |
| Primary CTA | Call now / Request a free estimate |
| Navigation | Services, About, Reviews, Financing, Contact |
| Trust signals | Years in business, licenses, review stars, before/after photos |
| Contact pattern | Phone number in the header on every page, a contact form, and a service-area list |
| Notable design choice | The phone number never scrolls away, and the hero works as a lead form |
| What to learn | For appointment businesses, the phone and a single "get a quote" path matter more than a clever design |
Dental practice — illustrative pattern
| Field | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Industry | Healthcare (local practice) |
| Homepage structure | Header → hero → services → team → insurance and payments → reviews → booking CTA → footer |
| Hero pattern | A calm headline, "Book an appointment", and a "New patients welcome" note |
| Primary CTA | Book an appointment |
| Navigation | Services, Meet the team, New patients, Reviews, Contact |
| Trust signals | Doctor credentials, patient reviews, and insurance logos |
| Contact pattern | Online booking, phone, address with map, and hours |
| Notable design choice | A "new patients welcome" note answers the first worry before anything else |
| What to learn | Address the visitor's anxiety directly in the hero and offer a low-effort way to book |
Professional and B2B services — illustrative patterns
Law firm — illustrative pattern
| Field | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Industry | Professional services |
| Homepage structure | Header → hero → practice areas → attorney profiles → results and reviews → consultation CTA → footer |
| Hero pattern | A headline ("experienced [area] attorneys") with a "Free consultation" CTA |
| Primary CTA | Free consultation / Call now |
| Navigation | Practice areas, Attorneys, About, Results, Contact |
| Trust signals | Bar admissions, professional associations, review ratings, and case results |
| Contact pattern | Phone, contact form, and office locations |
| Notable design choice | Practice-area cards route visitors straight to the problem they have |
| What to learn | Speak to a specific problem in the hero and remove friction from the first contact |
Marketing agency — illustrative pattern
| Field | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Industry | B2B services / agency |
| Homepage structure | Header → hero → services → results (logos, case studies) → process → CTA → footer |
| Hero pattern | A headline ("grow your revenue"), a "Book a call" CTA, and a client-logo strip |
| Primary CTA | Book a free strategy call |
| Navigation | Services, Work, About, Insights, Contact |
| Trust signals | Client logos, case studies, and outcome-based copy |
| Contact pattern | Contact form, a "book a call" scheduling link, and email |
| Notable design choice | The client-logo strip sits right under the hero so proof appears before the pitch |
| What to learn | Put the proof (logos, results) immediately after the promise |
Hospitality — illustrative patterns
Restaurant — illustrative pattern
| Field | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Homepage structure | Header → hero with photos → menu → about → reservations and hours → location → footer |
| Hero pattern | A food photo, the restaurant name, and a "Reserve a table" CTA |
| Primary CTA | Reserve a table / Order online |
| Navigation | Menu, Reservations, About, Gallery, Contact |
| Trust signals | Review scores, press mentions, and food photography |
| Contact pattern | Address, hours, phone, map, and booking links |
| Notable design choice | The menu gets its own prominent link because it is usually the most-visited page |
| What to learn | Match the homepage to the visitor's real task — for a restaurant, that is often "see the menu" or "book" |
The anatomy of a business website
Most business homepages use the same skeleton, in the same order:
- Header — logo, navigation, and usually a phone number or CTA that never disappears
- Hero — one headline, one subheadline, one primary CTA
- Trust strip — logos, review stars, certifications, or years in business
- Services — a grid or list of what you offer
- Proof — testimonials, before/after work, case studies
- Final CTA — a repeat of the main action near the end
- Footer — contact details, hours, service areas, and quick links
The two patterns worth studying hardest are the hero — your one chance to say what you do and what to click — and the trust signals, the reason a stranger believes you. For the wireframe version of this skeleton, see the website wireframe example page.
Good vs weak business website patterns
The examples below are illustrative patterns, not real companies. They show the difference between a homepage that leaves the visitor unsure and one that makes the next step obvious.
| Instead of this (weak) | Try this (stronger) | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A hero with no button | A hero with one clear CTA | Visitors need an obvious next step; a headline alone leaves the decision to them |
| A phone number only in the footer | A phone number in the header | Appointment-based visitors look for a phone before anything else |
| "We are a full-service company" | "Roof repair in [city], done in one day" | A specific promise beats a generic claim |
| No proof anywhere | Testimonials, reviews, or before/after work | Strangers trust third-party proof more than your own words |
| Five different CTAs above the fold | One primary CTA above the fold | Too many actions compete, and none gets chosen |
| A generic stock photo of a handshake | A real photo of the team, work, or product | Real photos build trust; stock does not |
Copyable business website template
Use the anatomy above as a skeleton and fill in this template with your own business.
# Business website plan
## About the business
- Business name: [Business name]
- One-line description: [What you do, for whom, and what makes you different]
- Phone: [Phone number]
- Email: [Email address]
- Address / service area: [Address or areas served]
## Goal of the website (pick one primary)
- [ ] Generate leads (calls, forms, quotes)
- [ ] Book appointments or reservations
- [ ] Sell products or services online
- [ ] Build credibility and share information
- [ ] Other: _____
## Pages (sitemap)
- Homepage
- About
- Services (or Products)
- Service detail pages, one per main service: [Service name]
- Testimonials / Reviews
- Contact
- Other: _____
## Homepage sections (in order)
1. Header: logo, [Phone number], main navigation
2. Hero: headline = [What you offer in one line],
subheadline = [Who it is for and how it helps],
CTA button = [Get a quote / Book now / Call now]
3. Trust strip: [Customer logos, review stars, years in business, or credentials]
4. Services: 3-6 cards, each with a one-line description
5. About / how it works: [Your process in three steps]
6. Testimonials: 2-3 short quotes with names
7. Final CTA: headline + [Book a free consultation] button
8. Footer: contact details, hours, service areas, quick links
## Hero formula
- Headline: [Outcome or offer]
- Subheadline: [Who it is for and why you]
- Primary CTA: [One clear action]
- Secondary CTA (optional): [Call / See work / Learn more]
- Visual: [Photo of the team, work, or product]
## Trust signals to include
- [ ] Testimonials with real names
- [ ] Review stars from Google or Yelp
- [ ] Licenses, certifications, or memberships
- [ ] Years in business
- [ ] Customer logos or case studies
- [ ] Security badges or payment logos
## Contact pattern
- Phone in the header, visible on every page
- Contact page with a form: name, email, phone, message
- [Booking link] or [map embed]
- Response-time note: [e.g. "We reply within one business day"]
## Final checks
- [ ] One clear CTA above the fold
- [ ] Phone number visible on mobile
- [ ] Every page has a title and meta description
- [ ] Fast on a real phone
- [ ] Contact details match your listings
- [ ] Live on a secure https:// address
FAQ
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Where to go next
Start from the template above, then find a specific profession's examples in the industries directory — or the pages that carry a business site: website structure examples for the sitemap, website name examples and website title examples for the words, and the ecommerce, personal, and portfolio examples for the neighbouring formats. If you build these sites for a living, the website proposal example and website audit report example pages show what the documents around a project look like.