Guides
Honest answers about small business websites.
Practical guides on pricing, platforms, timelines, and what actually matters for a local business. No marketing fluff. Written by people who build these for a living.
How Much Does a Small Business Website Cost in 2026? Real Pricing Breakdown
Most small business owners get quoted between $30/month and $15,000 for the same basic website. Here's what's actually in those prices, what's hidden, and what makes sense for a local business.
Wix vs Squarespace vs Custom: What's Actually Right for a Small Business in 2026?
Every platform claims they're built for small business. Most aren't. Here's an honest comparison of Wix, Squarespace, WordPress, and custom-built sites for a local business owner who doesn't want to become a part-time webmaster.
How Long Does It Take to Build a Small Business Website in 2026?
Most small business owners are quoted '8 to 12 weeks' and end up waiting 4 to 6 months. Here's what each path actually takes, what slows projects down, and how a 7-day turnaround is possible.
How to Choose a Web Designer for Your Small Business: 10 Questions to Ask
Most small businesses pick a web designer based on a referral and a portfolio. Six months later they're on their third revision cycle wondering what happened. Here's the buyer's guide nobody hands you.
Do Small Businesses Really Need a Website in 2026? An Honest Answer
Most articles answering this question are written by website agencies, so the answer is always yes. Here's the honest version: when you really need one, when you might not, and what a website actually does that nothing else does.