https://projects.pablochtech.com/blog/ Practical guides on websites, online stores and turning searches into customers, from an independent web design studio. en Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://projects.pablochtech.com/blog/how-much-does-a-small-business-website-cost/ https://projects.pablochtech.com/blog/how-much-does-a-small-business-website-cost/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT Pricing What a small business website really costs in the US & UK: builders vs freelancers vs agencies, price drivers, running costs and fixed quotes. https://projects.pablochtech.com/blog/custom-website-vs-wix-squarespace-wordpress/ https://projects.pablochtech.com/blog/custom-website-vs-wix-squarespace-wordpress/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT Choosing Hand-built websites vs Wix, Squarespace and WordPress for small businesses: cost, speed, ownership, SEO and maintenance compared honestly. https://projects.pablochtech.com/blog/shopify-vs-custom-online-store/ https://projects.pablochtech.com/blog/shopify-vs-custom-online-store/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT E-commerce Shopify or a custom online store? Compare monthly and app fees, ownership, checkout flexibility and when each makes sense for a small brand. https://projects.pablochtech.com/blog/small-business-website-checklist/ https://projects.pablochtech.com/blog/small-business-website-checklist/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT Guides 12 essentials for a local or service business website: first-screen content, prices, reviews, areas served, mobile speed and SEO basics. https://projects.pablochtech.com/blog/see-a-working-draft-before-you-pay/ https://projects.pablochtech.com/blog/see-a-working-draft-before-you-pay/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT Process 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.