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Plain-English guides to growing your business online.

Practical tips on websites, SEO, automation and more — written for busy business owners, not developers.

Websites·5 min read

Why every local business needs a website in 2026

If customers cannot find you online, they will find a competitor. Here is what a modern small-business website actually needs.

Local SEO basics: how to show up on Google Maps

The "map pack" sends a flood of ready-to-buy customers. Here is how local businesses can earn a spot.

Automation·6 min

5 tasks every small business should automate first

Stop doing by hand what software does for free. These five automations save the most time.

Branding·4 min

How a consistent brand builds instant trust

Customers judge in seconds. A consistent brand makes those seconds work for you.

Websites·5 min

Why website speed is quietly costing you customers

Every extra second of load time loses visitors. Here is how to keep your site fast.

E-commerce·8 min

Selling online for the first time: a simple starting point

You do not need a huge platform to start selling. Here is a sensible, low-risk first step.