SEO Basics
Google Business Profile and Your Website: How They Work Together
How your Google Business Profile and your website support each other in local search, and simple steps to connect them properly.
Web design tips for small businesses
Plain English guides on websites, branding and getting found online. Written from real client projects in Surrey and across Canada.
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Website Care
Why Is My Website Slow? Common Causes and How to Fix Them
The most common reasons small business websites load slowly, how to check your speed for free, and the fixes that make the biggest difference.
Web Design
Website Accessibility Basics Every Small Business Should Know
Simple accessibility improvements that make your website easier for everyone to use, including people with disabilities, older visitors and mobile users.
Web Design
Real Photos vs Stock Photos: What Works Better on a Business Website?
Stock photos are easy, but real photos usually build more trust. Here’s when each one makes sense and how to get good photos for your website.
Web Design
How to Write Service Pages That Bring In Calls
A simple structure for service pages that answer customer questions, rank in search and turn visitors into phone calls and form enquiries.
SEO Basics
Local SEO for Your Website: A Simple Checklist for Small Businesses
The on-site basics that help a local business show up when people nearby search for its services, explained in plain English with clear next steps.
Website Care
A Simple Monthly Website Maintenance Checklist
A practical monthly checklist to keep your small business website fast, secure and accurate, with tasks you can do yourself in under an hour.
Branding
Logo vs Brand Identity: What Does a Small Business Actually Need?
A logo is only one piece of your brand. Here’s the difference between a logo and a brand identity, and what a small business really needs to look consistent.
Web Design
How to Structure a Homepage That Gets Enquiries
The homepage sections that help a small business turn visitors into calls and form submissions, in the order that works best and why.
Website Planning
How Long Does It Take to Build a Small Business Website?
A realistic timeline for a small business website, stage by stage, plus the things that speed a project up and the things that slow it down.
Web Design
9 Signs Your Website Needs a Redesign
If your website is slow, hard to update or not bringing in enquiries, it may be time for a redesign. Here are nine signs to look for and what to fix first.
Website Planning
What to Prepare Before You Hire a Website Designer
A simple checklist of what to gather before your first call with a web designer, so your project starts faster and your quote is accurate.
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