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Plant hire website page checklist

A tick list for a plant hire website: the pages you need and what every machine, area and contact page should include.

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Checklist specTPL-100

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STAGE 01Core pages

Home page: what you hire, where, and how to book.A page for every machine type.Area pages for your main towns.Prices or rate card.How hire works.Hire terms and privacy policy.About, with real photos.Contact and booking page.

STAGE 02Every machine page

Real photos with scale.Specs: weight, width, dig depth, transport weight."From" day and week prices.What's included and attachments available.Book or enquire buttons visible on mobile.FAQs.

STAGE 03Every area page

Delivery zone and charge.Typical delivery times.Local jobs or photos.Links to machine pages.

STAGE 04Conversion

Phone number in the header, click-to-call on mobile.WhatsApp button.Short quote or booking form.Fast reply promise you can keep.Reviews shown.

STAGE 05Technical

Secure https.Fast on mobile data.Page titles and descriptions written.Google Business Profile linked.Cookie banner and analytics set up.Enquiries tracked.

FAQs

Common questions

What pages does a plant hire website need?+

Home, machine pages, area pages, prices, how hire works, terms, about and contact or booking.

What makes a plant hire website convert?+

Clear prices, real photos, specs and an easy way to book on a phone, with fast replies.

Is there a longer guide?+

Yes: website essentials and landing pages.

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This guide is general information for people setting up a plant hire business in the UK. It is not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice. Rules and thresholds change, so check current guidance on GOV.UK and take advice from an accountant, solicitor or broker before acting.

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Pricing hire
Used plant checklist
Transporting plant
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Cash flow
Delivery charges
Profit margins
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Running the business

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Google Business Profile

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