Most people who find a detailer online decide in a minute or two. They want to know three things: what you offer, roughly what it costs for their vehicle, and how to book. A good detailing website answers those quickly on a phone. Here's what to include, whether you run a shop or a mobile detailing business.
1. A home page that says what you do and where
Put the essentials above the fold: "Mobile car detailing in [your city]" (or "Auto detailing shop"), the areas you serve, a Book button and a tap-to-call phone number. Avoid vague taglines that could belong to any business.
2. Packages with prices by vehicle size
Detailing prices depend on vehicle size and condition, so many detailers hide them. You don't need exact quotes online, but "from" prices for sedan, SUV and truck sizes help a lot, and they cut down on calls from people who were never going to book. For each package, list what's included inside and out, and roughly how long it takes.
3. Add-ons and specialty services, explained
Ceramic coating, paint correction, headlight restoration, odor removal, pet hair, engine bay cleaning. Give each a short plain-English explanation: what it is, who it's for and how long it lasts under normal care. If a service needs an inspection before quoting (like paint correction), say so.
4. Real before-and-after photos
Your own work is your best sales tool. Use photos you took, in good light, with the same angle before and after. Don't use stock photos or other detailers' work. Customers notice, and it undermines trust.
5. Booking that collects the right details
- Vehicle type and size, and its condition (light, moderate, heavy)
- Package and add-ons
- Service address (for mobile jobs) and preferred date and time
- Whether water and power are available on site, if you need them
If you take deposits, explain your cancellation and weather policy clearly before checkout.
6. Service-area pages (mobile detailers)
If you drive to customers, list the towns you actually cover. One short page per main area, with real details (travel fee, typical availability), is more useful than a long list of city names stuffed into the footer.
7. Reviews and your Google Business Profile
Link to your Google reviews and ask every customer for one in the same way. Don't offer discounts for reviews, since that breaks Google's policy. Our guide on getting more Google reviews without violating Google's policy walks through it. Keep your business name, phone and hours identical on your site and your Google profile.
8. The technical basics
- Loads fast on a phone (compress photos before uploading)
- Each page has its own title and description that mention the service and area
- Google Search Console connected so you can see which searches show your site
- HTTPS on your own domain
Quick checklist
- Home page with service, area, Book and Call
- Packages with "from" prices by vehicle size
- Add-ons explained
- Your own before-and-after photos
- Booking with vehicle and address details
- Service-area pages (mobile)
- Reviews link and matching Google profile
- Fast, mobile-friendly, Search Console connected
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General information, not legal advice. Platform policies change; check Google's current review and Business Profile policies before acting.