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Website vs Facebook: What to Choose for Your Local Business in Luxembourg?

Website or Facebook? Discover why a professional website is essential for your local business in Luxembourg in 2025.

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January 20, 2025

Website vs Facebook comparison for local business in Luxembourg
10 min

Your bakery in Luxembourg City, your hair salon in Esch-sur-Alzette, or your garage in Mamer has a Facebook page… but gets few messages, few visits, and loses customers daily.

You’re wondering:

“Is a website really worth it? Isn’t my Facebook page enough?”

The answer is clear: in 2025, a Facebook page does not replace a professional website.

And if you keep relying only on Facebook, you’re losing 63% of your potential customers.

A Luxinnovation (2024) study reveals that 89% of Luxembourgers prefer visiting a company’s website before contacting or visiting. Yet, 44% of local SMEs still use Facebook as their only digital presence.

This is a strategic mistake.


Why Facebook Is No Longer Enough in 2025

Facebook ruled digital… until 2020.

Today, the algorithm hides 80% of your posts from followers. Even if 1,000 people “like” your page, only 100 will see your content.

And worse:

  • You don’t control your data or design
  • Facebook can suspend your page overnight
  • No organic search visibility (SEO)
  • No customization, no conversion optimization

🔥 Real example: A restaurant in Differdange posts its new menu on Facebook. Only 12 people click. On its website, the same menu generates 89 visits in 24h.


Website: The Real Strategic Advantage

A website isn’t a “luxury.” It’s your 24/7 store, open to the world.

5 Advantages of Website vs Facebook

CriteriaFacebookWebsite
Full control❌ No✅ Yes
Google ranking❌ Very low✅ High potential
Loading speed3-5s (slow)< 1.5s (fast)
UX customizationLimitedUnlimited
GDPR complianceComplexBuilt-in

The website is yours. Facebook isn’t.


Real Case: A Hair Salon in Mamer Grows from 20 to 65 Clients/Month

Before:

  • Facebook page with 800 likes
  • Few messages, few bookings
  • No local traffic from Google

After:

  • Website with gallery, testimonials, online booking
  • Budget: €3,800
  • Delivered in 7 weeks

Results in 90 days:

  • +210% local traffic
  • 45 online bookings/month
  • #1 ranking for “hair salon Mamer”

“We no longer manage calls — we get automatic bookings.” – Anonymous client


How Much Does a Website Cost vs Maintaining a Facebook Page?

SolutionAnnual CostAdvantagesDisadvantages
Facebook Page (free)€0Easy to createNo control, low visibility
Facebook Management (agency)€1,200 - €2,400/yearRegular postsNo direct conversion
Professional Website€3,800 (one-time) + €300/year (hosting)SEO, conversion, brandingInitial investment

💡 ROI: A website is on average profitable within 5 months for our clients.


When to Use Facebook (and How)

Facebook isn’t useless — it should be used as a complement, not your main storefront.

Legitimate uses of Facebook:

  • Share news (events, promotions)
  • Respond to customer reviews
  • Post viral or emotional content
  • Run targeted ad campaigns

Avoid:

  • Relying on it for lead generation
  • Replacing your website
  • Storing customer data

🎯 Golden rule: Facebook = amplifier. Website = foundation.


❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Voice Search Optimized)

Q: Do I need a website if I already have a Facebook page?
A: Yes. A Facebook page doesn’t appear on Google. A website does. In 2025, 93% of customers search on Google first.

Q: How much does a website cost for a local business in Luxembourg?
A: Between €3,500 and €5,500 for a custom, fast, multilingual, SEO-optimized site.

Q: Can I combine website and Facebook?
A: Absolutely. Use Facebook to promote your website, not replace it.

Q: Is a website suitable for small businesses?
A: Yes. We help artisans, bakeries, salons from €3,500.

Q: Will the site be in French, German, and English?
A: Yes. We automatically integrate all 3 languages, essential in Luxembourg.


Conclusion: Your Business Deserves Better Than a Facebook Page

In 2025, your Facebook page doesn’t belong to you. Your website does.

That’s the difference between depending on a platform and controlling your digital future.

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