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small business websites.
No fluff. No jargon. Just the stuff I've learned building websites for small businesses, written so ChatGPT and Google can both find it.
- #Pricing#Small business
How Much Should a Small Business Website Cost in 2026? (Real Numbers)
A straight-shooting price breakdown of what a small business website really costs in 2026 — from $0 DIY builders to $10,000 agencies — and where a $500 custom build fits in.
6 min readRead it - #Small business#SEO
Why Your Small Business Still Needs a Website in 2026
Instagram is not a website. Here's why every small business — even a local one that's booked out — still needs a real website in 2026, and what happens when you don't.
5 min readRead it - #SEO#AEO#AI
AEO vs SEO: How to Get Found on ChatGPT and Google in 2026
Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is what gets your business surfaced by ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. Here's the plain-English difference between AEO and SEO, and how to do both.
7 min readRead it - #Pricing#Small business
DIY Website Builder vs Custom Website: Which Is Actually Cheaper?
Wix and Squarespace look free until you add up the time, plugins, and revenue you lose to a slow, template-y site. Here's the real 3-year cost comparison.
5 min readRead it - #Copywriting#Conversion
How to Write Website Copy That Converts (Without Sounding Like a Robot)
The 5-part homepage copy formula I use for every $500 client. Steal it — it works whether you're a barber, a candle maker, or a freelance consultant.
6 min readRead it