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Plain answers for business owners

What websites really cost, how search actually works, and which bits of advice to ignore. Written for people who run businesses, not for other marketers.

23 Aug 2026

Nine questions to ask before you hire a web designer

The questions that separate a good agency from an expensive lesson - and the answers you should be listening for.

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19 Aug 2026

Seven signs your website is quietly costing you customers

Most failing websites do not look broken. They just leak enquiries in ways nobody notices until you go looking.

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15 Aug 2026

How to get your business mentioned by ChatGPT and Google AI

People increasingly ask an assistant instead of searching. Here is what actually makes a small business likely to be the one it recommends.

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11 Aug 2026

What is local SEO, and does it matter for a small business?

Local SEO is how you show up when somebody nearby searches for what you sell. Here is what actually moves the needle, in order.

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7 Aug 2026

Do I need a website if I already have a Facebook page?

A Facebook page is not a website, and the difference matters more than most business owners realise. Here is what you are actually giving up.

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4 Aug 2026

How much does a small business website actually cost?

Real numbers for 2026: what a custom build costs, what the ongoing bills are, and why the sticker price is rarely the whole story.

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