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What should a small business website cost in 2026?
Prices range from free to $30,000+, which is useless if you just want a straight answer. Here’s what local businesses actually pay — and what you actually need.
Read the guideDoes my small business actually need an AI chatbot?
“AI chatbot” is hyped to death. Here’s the honest version: it’s genuinely useful for some local businesses and a waste for others.
Read the guideWebsite vs. Facebook page: what does a local business really need?
“I already have a Facebook page—do I even need a website?” It’s a fair question. Short version: use both, but you need to own a website.
Read the guideHow to capture leads after hours (without hiring anyone)
Plenty of customers reach out when you’re closed — evenings, weekends, lunch breaks. If nothing catches them, that’s money walking to a competitor. Here’s how to stop the leak.
Read the guideWhat is local SEO — and why does my business need it?
When someone nearby searches for what you do, will your business show up? Local SEO is what decides that — and the basics are more straightforward than most owners think.
Read the guideWhat’s included in a $299 business website?
You see $299 and the first thing you wonder is: what’s the catch? Here’s every deliverable — pages, copy, local SEO, and why professional web design doesn’t have to cost $3,000.
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