Practical guides for local business owners — on websites, Google rankings, SEO, and getting found by customers who are already searching for you.
A complete, honest breakdown of what a small business website actually costs in 2026 — from free DIY builders like Wix and Squarespace to freelancers and full-service agencies. Includes the hidden costs most quotes don't mention, and a side-by-side comparison table so you can choose what's right for your budget.
Still relying on Facebook, Yelp, or word-of-mouth? 97% of consumers research a local business online before visiting — and 56% won't consider one without a website. This post breaks down the real cost of not having a website, why a Facebook page isn't a substitute, and the local search opportunity most small businesses are completely missing.
Use this free checklist to audit your existing website — or plan a new one. Covers the 12 elements every local business site must have: mobile-first design, page speed, clickable phone numbers, schema markup, social proof, SSL, and more. Includes a scoring table so you can see exactly where your site stands and what to fix first.
A practical, step-by-step guide for local business owners on how to rank on the first page of Google without paying for ads. Covers Google Business Profile, website SEO, reviews, NAP consistency, local content, and backlinks — in order of impact so you know exactly where to start.
A complete step-by-step guide to optimising your Google Business Profile so your local business appears in the map pack. Covers category selection, business description, photos, services, reviews, weekly posts, Q&A, and the one mistake that gets profiles suspended.
If your local business isn't showing up on Google, one of these 8 reasons is why — unverified profile, suspended listing, missing website, inconsistent NAP, no reviews, wrong category, noindex tag, or a search location mismatch. Each reason has a clear fix and an estimated time to resolve.
