Notes & guides.
Plain-spoken takes on websites, branding, pricing, and getting found locally — written for small business owners, not other agencies.
- wix
Wix vs Hiring a Web Designer: An Honest Comparison
Sometimes Wix is genuinely the right call. Sometimes it quietly costs you more than a designer would have. Here's the honest math from a studio that competes with it.
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Why Isn't My Business Showing Up on Google?
There are usually five or six specific reasons a local business is invisible on Google — and most of them are fixable. Here's the honest checklist we run for Polk County businesses.
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Why Your Business Needs More Than a Facebook Page
A social profile is rented land. Here's why a real website still matters for local businesses — and what the bare minimum looks like.
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What a Small Business Website Really Costs in 2026
Most agencies quote $2,000–$8,000 for a small business site. Here's an honest breakdown of what you're actually paying for — and how we price it plainly.
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