What we'd tell a friend who runs a business
Practical guides with no filler, the answer up top and checklists you can tick off. Written from what we do on client projects, with the official sources linked.
How much does a website cost in 2026?
Real US price ranges for a small business website: DIY builders, freelancers and agencies compared, the ongoing costs nobody mentions and how to spot a bad quote.
Open the guideWebsite accessibility checklist for small businesses (ADA and WCAG 2.1 AA)
What the ADA actually asks of a small business website, what the 2024 rule for governments changed, and 23 checks you can run yourself with free tools.
Open the guideGoogle Business Profile: the guide to showing up on Maps
Create, verify and optimize your Google listing step by step, with what Google itself says counts for showing up on Maps, and what no longer works.
Open the guideLocal SEO checklist: 25 checks to get found in your area
The 25 checks we use to size up a local business online: Google profile, website, technical, reputation and tracking. Tick off what you have.
Open the guideWebsite maintenance: the weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly checklist
What to check on a website and how often, from backups to your domain. An interactive checklist that remembers what you tick.
Open the guideHow to choose a web designer: 12 questions to ask before you sign
The questions that separate a serious quote from a problem paid in installments: domain, code, monthly costs, warranty and who does the work.
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