START HERE · Getting online
Does Your Small Business Still Need a Website?
Decide what a website should do for your business, when a simple site is enough, and how it can work alongside referrals, maps and social media.
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Clear advice for the part of your business that’s always open. From your first domain to your next enquiry.
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AI and websites
Can AI Build a Professional Business Website?
Understand where AI can help with a business website and where human judgement still matters, including accuracy, design, accessibility, testing and approval.
Website fundamentals
What Should a Small Business Website Include?
Plan the pages, practical details and next actions your customers need. Use a focused checklist to prepare a useful business website without unnecessary features.
Website maintenance
10 Common Small Business Website Mistakes
Find practical problems that make a business website harder to use, from unclear services and broken links to stale content and neglected account access.
Domains and hosting
What Is a Domain Name, and Does Your Business Need One?
Learn how domains differ from websites, hosting and email. Understand registration, renewals and account access before choosing a business web address.
SEO fundamentals
What Is Local SEO? A Guide for Business Owners
Understand local search without ranking promises. Start with accurate business information, useful service pages and a website customers can actually use.
Local-business websites
What Makes a Good Website for a Local Service Business?
Help customers understand your services, coverage and quoting process. A practical website guide for contractors, cleaners, plumbers and other service businesses.
Website content
How to Prepare Photos and Content for Your Business Website
Prepare a clear brief, accurate service details and usable photographs. Make website reviews easier with organized content, permissions and one agreed source of truth.
Local-business websites
What Makes a Good Restaurant Website?
Help guests find your menu, hours, location and booking options. Plan a restaurant website around the decisions people make before visiting or ordering.
Website costs
How Much Does a Small Business Website Cost?
Understand build fees, hosting, domains and ongoing work. Compare website quotes on scope and responsibility rather than an unreliable one-size-fits-all price.
Website planning
How Long Does It Take to Build a Small Business Website?
Understand what affects a website timeline, from content preparation to review and launch. Plan approvals and distinguish a first preview from a finished site.
Getting online
Website vs. Social Media: Why Businesses Benefit From Both
Give your website and social profiles different jobs. Learn where to keep lasting business information and how to connect useful posts to the next customer action.