When someone new to town searches "lash extensions near me" or "spray tan Louisville," Google shows them businesses with websites, not Instagram profiles. A site with your portfolio, service menu, and pages optimized for those exact searches is how you show up.
The other half is booking. People who want to book at 11pm don't wait for a reply, they book whoever makes it easy. A website with integrated online booking (Acuity, Vagaro, Booksy, whatever you already use) lets clients see your availability, pick a time, and book instantly. No DMs. No phone tag.