Website Design & Planning
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Small business website articles
Website design, hosting, SEO and maintenance advice for small businesses.
Practical guidance for business owners who want a better website, stronger search visibility and reliable support without having to become website experts themselves.
Advice for small business owners
Useful information for planning, improving and managing your website.
SEO & Local Search
Clear explanations of SEO, local search, service-area targeting and how website structure supports visibility.
Hosting, Maintenance & Growth
Hosting, security, updates, performance and the ongoing work that keeps a business website useful after launch.
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Small business website guide
Managed Website Hosting vs. Cheap Shared Hosting: What Should a Small Business Choose?
Cheap shared hosting can get a website online for very little money. Managed hosting costs more because you are paying for someone to handle more of the technical responsibility. Here is what small businesses should compare before choosing.
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Google Ads & Paid Search
Are Google Ads Worth It for Small Businesses in Canada?
Google Ads can put your business in front of people who are actively searching for what you offer. But paying for clicks does not automatically produce customers. Here is how to decide whether Google Ads make sense for your small business.
Website Planning
Why Instagram Isn’t a Replacement for a Small Business Website
Instagram is useful for discovery and engagement, but it does not reach every customer equally. Learn why a professional website should remain the hub of a small business’s online presence.
Managed Websites
What happens after a new website goes live?
Launching a website is the beginning of its real job. Here is what happens next with testing, indexing, maintenance, updates, analytics and ongoing support.
SEO & Local Search
Does a small business website need SEO?
Most small business websites benefit from SEO, but not every business needs the same level of work. Learn when a basic foundation is enough and when deeper SEO makes sense.
Website Maintenance
What does website maintenance include?
Website maintenance is more than fixing something when it breaks. Learn what technical maintenance, backups, security, updates and ongoing support actually include.
Website Planning
When should a small business replace an old website?
An old website does not need replacing just because of its age. These are the signs that the design, content, technology or structure is holding the business back.
Website Planning
Managed website vs. WordPress, Wix or Squarespace: what is the difference?
Website builders, WordPress and fully managed websites solve different problems. This guide explains who manages the technology, maintenance, SEO and support in each approach.
Website Costs
How much does a small business website cost in Canada?
Website costs vary widely. This guide explains what affects the price, what business owners should compare and when a managed monthly website plan may make sense.
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