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Website tips for small businesses

Plain-English guides on getting found on Google, faster websites, more reviews and more calls. No jargon, no fluff.

Google · 8 min read

How to set up your Google Business Profile properly (step by step)

For a local business, your Google profile is often seen before your website. Here is how to set it up right the first time, and stay within Google’s rules.

Guide · 6 min read

Landing page or full website: which does your business need?

One focused page, or a site with several pages? The answer depends on what you sell and how people find you. Here is a simple way to decide.

Guide · 7 min read

How much does a small business website cost in 2026?

From $0 to $20,000: why prices for “a website” vary so much, what you actually pay for, and how to pick the right option for your business.

Speed · 6 min read

Why your website is slow on phones (and how to fix it)

Most of your visitors are on a phone, often on mobile data. Here are the usual reasons a small business site crawls, and the fixes that make the biggest difference.

Security · 6 min read

"Not secure" warning on your website: what it means and how to fix it

That little “Not secure” label (or a full-page “Your connection is not private” warning) scares customers away. Here is what causes it and how to fix it, usually for free.

Checklist · 6 min read

Small business website checklist: 25 points to check today

Twenty-five quick checks, grouped into five areas, that separate websites that bring in work from websites that just exist. Most take a minute to check.

Google · 6 min read

How to get more Google reviews (free link and QR code inside)

Reviews are what people read before they call you. Most happy customers will leave one if you make it easy and ask at the right moment. Here is how.

Trades · 6 min read

What a plumber or electrician website needs to get calls

Plumbers, electricians, roofers and other trades don’t need a fancy website. They need one that makes it fast and easy to call them. Here is what that looks like.

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