Should a sole trader have a website?

Yes — if you want customers to take you seriously and find you when they search. A sole trader does not need a huge site or a complicated system; you need a clear website that states what you do, where you work, and how to enquire. That alone separates you from profiles that feel temporary or incomplete.

It also supports Local SEO, so Bath and Bristol customers can discover you beyond word of mouth and recommendations. You can see the same approach in sites built for small local businesses. If you are trading under your own name and still relying on socials or a paper card, talk about a simple site that fits a one-person business.