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Practical guides for local service businesses in the US: what a website really costs, how to show up on Google Maps, how to get more reviews and what your industry's website needs.

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Featured · Pricing

How much does a small business website cost in 2026?

Anywhere from a few dollars a month to five figures. The price tag matters less than what is included, who owns it and whether it brings you customers.

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Pricing

How much does a small business website cost in 2026?

Typical price ranges for a small business website in 2026: DIY builders, freelancers, agencies and flat-fee studios, plus the yearly costs to plan for.

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Google

Google Business Profile: step-by-step guide to show up on Google Maps

How to create, verify and optimize your Google Business Profile so your business shows up on Google Maps and in local search. Free, step by step.

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Google

How to get more Google reviews (with message templates)

A simple system to get more Google reviews from happy customers, with copy-and-paste text and email templates and the rules you should follow.

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Strategy

Is a Facebook page enough for your business?

Facebook is great for staying in touch with customers, but is it enough on its own? What a business page can and cannot do compared with a website.

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Industries

Website for a mobile auto detailing business

What a mobile auto detailing website needs to turn searches into bookings: packages, service area, before-and-after photos and quick quote requests.

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Industries

Website for a house cleaning business

What a house cleaning website needs to win trust and quote requests: services, service area, what is included, insurance details and an easy quote form.

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Industries

Website for a lawn care business

What a lawn care website needs to get more recurring customers: services, seasonal offers, service area, photos and a simple quote request form.

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Strategy

Wix vs a professionally built website

Should you build your business website yourself on Wix or hire a professional? An honest comparison of cost, time, control, design and results.

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