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Journal
Plain-English answers to the questions small businesses ask before building a website or online store.
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How much does a small business website cost in 2026?
What a small business website really costs in the US & UK: builders vs freelancers vs agencies, price drivers, running costs and fixed quotes.
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Custom website vs Wix, Squarespace or WordPress: which is right for your business?
Hand-built websites vs Wix, Squarespace and WordPress for small businesses: cost, speed, ownership, SEO and maintenance compared honestly.
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Shopify vs a custom online store: fees, ownership and control
Shopify or a custom online store? Compare monthly and app fees, ownership, checkout flexibility and when each makes sense for a small brand.
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The small business website checklist: 12 things that turn searches into calls
12 essentials for a local or service business website: first-screen content, prices, reviews, areas served, mobile speed and SEO basics.
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Why you should see a working draft before paying a web designer
Most web designers want a deposit before you see anything. Why a free working first draft protects small businesses — and how our 5 stages work.
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