Guides
Straight answers about websites.
No jargon. Clear guides on what a website needs, how one gets built, and how customers find it.
Website basics 10
- 6 min readHow Many Pages Should a Website Have?How many pages a website needs, by business type. Most small business sites need 5-10 pages. How to find your right number and which pages actually matter.
- 7 min readWhat Do You Need to Build a Website?The plain-English checklist of what you need to build a website: domain, hosting, platform, content, and a way to get found. Do it yourself or done-for-you.
- 6 min readWhat Is a CMS (Content Management System)?A plain-English guide to what a CMS is, how a content management system works, the main types, and whether your business needs one to run its website.
- 5 min readWhat Is a Domain Name?A domain name is the address people type to reach your site. Learn what it does, its parts, how you own it, and how it connects to hosting and DNS.
- 6 min readWhat Is a Landing Page?A landing page is a single page built around one goal and one action. Learn how it differs from a home page, its key parts, and when your business needs one.
- 7 min readWhat Is Responsive Web Design?Responsive web design lets one site fit any screen. Learn what it is, how it works, why it matters for SEO and mobile, and how to check yours.
- 6 min readWhat Is Web Design? A Plain-English GuideWhat web design actually is: what it includes, how it differs from web development, what makes it good, and whether you need to hire a professional designer.
- 6 min readWhat Is Web Hosting and Do You Need It?Web hosting is the server space that keeps your website online. What it is in plain English, how it differs from a domain, the types, and if you need it.
- 8 min readWhat Makes a Good Website? 10 EssentialsWhat makes a good website: fast loading, mobile-first, clear purpose, easy navigation, honest content, an obvious call to action, trust, security, and upkeep.
- 7 min readWhat Pages Should a Website Have?The pages every business website needs: the essential core five, growth pages worth adding, required legal pages, and the ones you can skip.
Getting a website that works 19
- 7 min read9 Benefits of a Website for Small BusinessNine concrete benefits of a website for small business: get found on Google, build trust, capture leads, own your audience, and make it pay for itself.
- 7 min readDo I Need a Website for My Business?An honest answer to whether your business needs a website in 2026 — why it matters, the real exceptions, and what a good one actually needs.
- 7 min readDoes My Restaurant Need a Website?Does your restaurant need a website? Yes, in almost every case. What a site does that Google, Instagram, and delivery apps can't, and how it pays off.
- 6 min readDo I Need a Website If I Have Social Media?Website vs social media: why you still need a site even with an active social presence, what a website does that a page can't, and how they work together.
- 5 min readHow Long Does It Take to Build a Website?Most small-business websites take two to six weeks to build. Honest timelines by site type, the stages of a build, and how to launch yours faster.
- 6 min readHow to Build a Website for a Small BusinessStep-by-step guide to building a small business website: pick a domain and platform, plan your pages, write copy that converts, and launch it right.
- 6 min readHow to Choose a Domain Name for Your BusinessHow to pick a domain you won't regret: brandability rules, .com vs alternatives, local naming patterns, and the trademark check to do before you register.
- 6 min readHow to Choose a Web DesignerHow to choose a web designer for your local business: compare live work, what is included, ownership, and after-launch support. A plain-spoken buyer guide.
- 5 min readHow to Choose a Website PlatformMatch the website platform to your business model, then filter by ownership, cost over time, and growth ceiling. A decision guide, not a popularity contest.
- 6 min readHow to Get a Business Website (5 Options Compared)Five honest ways to get a business website — DIY builder, WordPress, freelancer, agency, or done-for-you managed — compared on time, control, and cost.
- 6 min readHow to Get Customers From Your WebsiteSeven practical fixes that turn your website into a customer machine: clarity above the fold, one clear action, real reviews, local SEO, speed, and tracking.
- 8 min readHow to Get More Customers From Your WebsiteHow to get more customers from your website: sharpen your homepage, write copy that converts, build trust, speed up mobile and win local search.
- 6 min readHow to Make a Website for Your BusinessA plain-spoken, step-by-step guide to making a business website: domains, hosting, platforms, pages, content and launch, with honest trade-offs.
- 7 min readHow to Write Website Copy That ConvertsLearn how to write website copy that converts visitors into enquiries: headlines, page structure, voice, and calls to action that move people to act.
- 6 min readIs a Website Worth It for a Small Business?Is a website worth it for a small business? An honest look at the real return, when social is enough, when it isn't, and how to make the cost pay off.
- 6 min read10 Must-Have Features Every Business Website NeedsThe 10 must-have features every business website needs to turn visitors into customers: clear messaging, mobile design, speed, trust, SEO, and more.
- 7 min read12 Questions to Ask a Web Designer Before HiringThe 12 questions to ask a web designer before you hire: ownership, scope, hosting, updates, maintenance, timeline, and cost. Straight answers to listen for.
- 6 min read15 Small Business Website Ideas That Convert15 small business website ideas that convert: the pages, features, and local touches that turn visitors into calls, bookings, and paying customers.
- 7 min readWhy Local Businesses Need a WebsiteWhy a local business needs a website: the trust, local-search, and ownership reasons, what a good local site needs, and the honest exceptions.
What websites cost 8
- 7 min readHow Much Does a Small Business Website Cost?Small business website cost, explained honestly: DIY, freelancer, agency and managed monthly options, plus the hidden hosting and upkeep costs owners miss.
- 5 min readHow Much Does a Website Cost in 2026?What goes into the cost of a small-business website in 2026: build fees, ongoing hosting and upkeep, why quotes vary, and how to decide what to spend.
- 5 min readHow Much Does an E-Commerce Website Cost?What goes into the cost of an online store: the build, the monthly platform, hosting and payment fees, plus the hidden costs first-time owners miss.
- 5 min readMonthly Website Cost: What You’re Actually Paying ForThe five recurring line items behind every website's monthly cost, and how paying monthly compares with paying upfront for a build.
- 6 min readHow Much Does a Website Cost Per Month?How much does a website cost per month? A plain-English breakdown of hosting, domain, maintenance, and the hidden monthly costs people forget to budget for.
- 5 min readHow Much Does Website Maintenance Cost?What goes into website maintenance costs, what's included, why prices vary so much, and how to avoid overpaying. A plain-English guide.
- 5 min readHow Much Does a Website Redesign Cost?What drives the cost of a website redesign in 2026: freelancer, agency, and DIY options, hidden ongoing costs, and how to keep your redesign affordable.
- 5 min readWhat Is Included in a Website Package?The seven things a complete website package should cover, the questions to ask any provider before buying, and the red flags hiding in cheap packages.
Getting found on Google 6
- 10 min readGoogle Business Profile Optimization: The Complete WalkthroughOptimize your Google Business Profile step by step: categories, photos, posts, Q&A, and reviews — what really moves the map pack, in plain English.
- 8 min readHow Your Website Helps You Rank in Local SearchHow a website helps local SEO: it confirms your business details, carries service and area pages, loads fast on phones, and earns reviews and links.
- 8 min readHow to Get Your Business to Show Up on GoogleGet your business found on Google: set up a free Google Business Profile, build a readable website, rank organically, and learn how long it really takes.
- 10 min readSmall Business Online Marketing: How the Pieces Fit TogetherHow a website, Google Business Profile, local SEO, reviews, ads, social media, and email fit together into one system that brings in customers.
- 7 min readWhat Is a Google Business Profile and Why It MattersA Google Business Profile is the free listing that puts your business on Google Search and Maps. Learn what it shows, why it matters, and how to set one up.
- 6 min readWhat Is SEO for Small Business?What SEO for small business really means: how local search ranking works, what matters most, how long it takes, and whether it's worth the effort.
Fast, safe and easy to use 5
- 6 min readHow to Make Your Website Load FasterMake your website load faster: compress images, turn on caching and a CDN, cut unused plugins, and pick better hosting. A plain-English speed guide.
- 7 min readWhy Your Website Must Be Mobile-FriendlyWhat a mobile-friendly website means, why it now decides whether you get found and hired on Google, and how to test your own site in minutes.
- 10 min readWebsite Accessibility for Small Businesses: A Plain-English GuideWhat website accessibility means in plain English: who it helps, the legal picture for small businesses, WCAG basics and quick wins to fix this week.
- 7 min read11 Website Mistakes That Cost You CustomersThe most common website mistakes that quietly lose small businesses customers, from slow load times to weak local search, plus how to fix each one.
- 11 min readSmall Business Website Security: A Plain-English GuideHow small-business sites really get hacked, and the four habits that stop it: SSL, timely updates, tested backups, and strong logins. Checklist included.
Checklists 5
- 12 min readThe Ultimate E-Commerce Launch ChecklistEvery step to launch an online store: products, payments, shipping, sales tax, policies, pre-launch testing, and the marketing that brings first customers.
- 10 min readThe Ultimate Local SEO ChecklistThe complete local SEO checklist: Google Business Profile, citations, reviews, on-page local signals, content, and tracking — worked in the order that works.
- 10 min readWebsite Content Checklist: What to Prepare Before Your Website BuildEverything to gather before your website build: business facts, logo files, real photos, reviews, copy notes and account logins, in one practical checklist.
- 10 min readThe Ultimate Website Launch Checklist for Small BusinessesEvery check a small business needs before, during, and after a website launch — content, forms, SSL, redirects, sitemap, analytics, and week-one follow-up.
- 10 min readThe Ultimate Website Redesign ChecklistThe website redesign checklist: when to rebuild, how to audit your site, map 301 redirects, migrate content, and QA the relaunch without losing rankings.
Statistics 3
- 10 min readLocal SEO Statistics: Verified Numbers for 2026Verified local SEO statistics for 2026: near-me search growth, map pack clicks, review influence, and Google Business Profile data — every number sourced.
- 10 min readSmall Business Website Statistics: The Numbers That Matter in 2026How many small businesses have a website, how many customers research online first, and how much traffic is mobile: verified stats with linked sources.
- 9 min readWeb Design Statistics: What the Research Actually SaysWeb design statistics that hold up: first impressions, the three-second abandonment cliff, mobile traffic share and accessibility failure rates, all sourced.