Website answers, without the jargon

See what a small business website actually costs in 2024, from DIY builders to freelancers to agencies, plus the ongoing fees nobody mentions upfront.

Website maintenance usually runs $10-$50/month for hosting alone, or $100-$500/month with an agency retainer. Here is what maintenance actually includes.

Free website builders come with real trade-offs: ads, weak SEO tools, and limits that push you toward paid plans. Here is what free actually costs you.

Most contractors get found through Google searches and referrals that end with a website check. Here is when a website matters and when it does not.

A complete, correct Google Business Profile helps contractors show up in local searches and maps. Here is how to set one up and what to avoid.

A website only helps if it converts visitors into calls or quote requests. Here is how contractors actually turn website traffic into booked jobs.

If you do not own your business's domain name, you can lose your website, your email, and your Google rankings if a developer disappears. Here is why.

A slow website loses mobile visitors within seconds, often before they see your phone number. Here is why speed matters and how to test and fix it.

Not sure if your site needs a redesign or a rebuild? Use this checklist to spot the signs your outdated website is costing you jobs.

Here are the pages and sections a contractor website actually needs to build trust and generate calls, without unnecessary complexity.

Local SEO helps service businesses show up when nearby customers search. Here are the fundamentals that actually move the needle for contractors.

Reviews influence both customer trust and local search ranking. Here is a simple, ethical system for getting more of them consistently.

DIY builders save money upfront but cost time. Hiring someone costs more upfront but saves hours. Here is an honest comparison to help you decide.

Hosting, domains, and SSL confuse most small business owners. Here is what each one actually does, in plain English, and what they typically cost.

A DIY site might take weeks of spare time, a freelancer a few weeks, and an agency months. Here is a realistic timeline for each option.

Before hiring anyone to build your website, ask these questions about cost, ownership, timeline, and maintenance to avoid costly surprises later.