Straight talk on websites and growth.
Honest guides on what a site should cost, what actually brings in customers, and how to grow your business online.
August 19, 2026
Does Your Austin Food Truck Need a Website?
Travis County has about 2,000 licensed food trucks, and most are invisible on Google. Here is what a food truck website actually needs, and what it should cost.
Read itJuly 27, 2026
Is a Facebook Page Enough for Your Small Business? Honest Answer From a Web Designer
Half the small businesses I talk to run on a Facebook page alone. Here is what that is really costing you, and when a page honestly is enough.
Read itJuly 27, 2026
How Much Does a Website Cost in Austin? Real Numbers From a Local Builder
Austin agencies quote anywhere from $3,000 to $15,000 for a small business website. Here is what it actually costs, what you should get for your money, and how to avoid renting a site forever.
Read itJuly 23, 2026
Your Website Gets 65% Mobile Traffic But Converts 42% Worse (Here's Why)
Mobile drives nearly two-thirds of all website traffic in 2026, but converts at 1.82% vs desktop's 3.14%. For most small businesses, that gap is costing real money every single day.
Read itJuly 23, 2026
Google Just Changed Local Rankings to Reward Activity Over History
Google's 2026 algorithm update shifted local rankings from prominence to popularity. A newer business with active engagement can now outrank an established one. Here's what that means.
Read itJuly 22, 2026
Own It or Rent It: The Question Nobody Asks Before Buying a Website
Monthly website builders feel cheap until you do the math — and realize you never actually own the thing you are paying for.
Read itJuly 22, 2026
Squarespace Just Raised Prices 26% (And What It Means If You're Renting Your Site)
Squarespace increased Core plan prices from $23 to $29 a month this week, a 26% jump. Photographers and small business owners are leaving in droves. Here's why owning your site matters more than ever.
Read itJuly 16, 2026
Squarespace's $19 Plan Has a 2% Transaction Fee (Wix Doesn't)
Squarespace Basic looks cheap at $19 a month, but if you sell anything online, that 2% transaction fee adds up faster than the monthly subscription. Here's the real math.
Read itJuly 12, 2026
Why a Small Web Design Studio Beats a Big Agency for Your Business
Big agencies quote five figures and six weeks. Here's why a small web design studio usually gets small businesses a better site, faster, for a fraction of the price.
Read itJuly 12, 2026
How Long Does It Take to Build a Website?
Most agencies take six weeks. Here is why a great small-business site can be live in days, and what actually affects the timeline.
Read itMay 24, 2026
Do You Really Need a Website If You Have Instagram?
Social media is powerful, but it is not a substitute for a website. Here is why you need both, and what each one is actually for.
Read itMay 24, 2026
Squarespace vs a Custom Website: Which Is Right for You?
An honest look at when a website builder is enough, and when a custom site will actually make you more money.
Read itMay 23, 2026
How to Choose a Web Designer for Your Small Business
The questions to ask, the red flags to avoid, and how to make sure you end up with a site that works and is actually yours.
Read itMay 22, 2026
Do You Actually Own Your Website? (And Why It Matters)
Many businesses do not actually own their own website. Here is how to tell, and why it can cost you badly down the road.
Read itMay 20, 2026
How Much Should a Small Business Website Cost in 2026?
Straight answer on what a real small-business website costs, what drives the price, and how to avoid overpaying an agency.
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