Websites & local SEO,in plain English.
Practical guides for local business owners. What works, what it costs, and what to skip. No marketing jargon.
Pricing
How Much Does a Website Cost for a Small Business? (2026 Guide)
Agency quotes, freelancers, DIY builders and managed monthly plans compared honestly. What a small business website really costs in 2026, including the costs nobody mentions.
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Strategy
Do You Really Need a Website for Your Business in 2026?
You have a Facebook page and plenty of word of mouth, so is a website still worth it? An honest look at when you need one, and the rare cases when you don't.
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Local SEO
Local SEO Basics: How Small Businesses Get Found on Google
Map pack, keywords, citations, reviews. Local SEO explained in plain English, with the exact order a small business should tackle it.
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Tips
10 Things Every Local Business Website Needs
A practical checklist: the ten elements that separate websites that win customers from websites that just exist. Check yours against it in five minutes.
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Strategy
DIY Website Builders vs Hiring a Pro: An Honest Comparison
Wix, Squarespace and AI builders against professional web design. When DIY genuinely makes sense, when it quietly costs you customers, and the third option between them.
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Tips
7 Website Mistakes That Quietly Cost Local Businesses Customers
No error messages, no complaints, just customers silently choosing someone else. The seven most common website mistakes we see, and the quick fix for each.
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