Notes on small business websites.
Plain-language guides on speed, ownership, and getting found, written for business owners, not developers.
Why a small business website loads slowly
Slow sites lose customers before they ever see your phone number. The usual causes, what it costs you, and what actually fixes it.
Read →Renting a website versus owning it
Most small business sites are rented, not owned. The real difference, the honest trade-off, and which one fits you.
Read →What your homepage needs to say in the first few seconds
Most visitors decide whether to stay in seconds. The four things the top of your homepage has to make clear right away.
Read →How customers find a local business online
Google, the map, your website, and reviews. The handful of places people actually look, and how to show up in each.
Read →What a website audit actually checks
A plain-language walk through everything an audit reviews, what you get at the end, and why it helps even if you do not rebuild.
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