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Web Design & Local SEO Guides for Business Owners
Straight answers about websites for small businesses: what they cost, how long they take, and what actually moves the needle - written in first person with real numbers from my own published pricing, not vague "it depends" filler.
Mlad Turist Bar Website Concept Build
A bold, zine-style concept for a bar, music, and coffee venue in Resen - built around nightlife energy, a weekly events engine, the drinks menu, and table bookings.
Should a Small Business Use Wix/Squarespace or Hire Someone?
DIY builders like Wix and Squarespace cost €15–50/month forever; hiring a pro starts at a one-time €490 for a site you own. My honest take, with the real numbers.
Local SEO How-To: A Step-by-Step Guide for Small Businesses
A step-by-step local SEO checklist: Google Business Profile, consistent details, service and area pages, reviews, schema, speed, and realistic timelines.
How to Get Your Business Mentioned by ChatGPT
AI assistants now recommend businesses by name. How to get cited by ChatGPT - answer-first content, plain facts, structured data, and consistent info across the web.
Barkleys Mint Website Concept Build
How I would structure a premium mint brand website around flavor discovery, product trust, e-commerce calls to action, and refined brand storytelling.
Franz Coffee Shop Website Concept Build
A coffee shop, pub, and lounge bar concept built around atmosphere, menu discovery, events, opening hours, table bookings, and neighborhood identity.
Yoshi Street Food Restaurant Website Case Study
A bold Asian street food website concept built around cravings, menu exploration, online orders, local visits, and catering signals - with section-by-section design takeaways.
What Is AEO (Answer Engine Optimization)?
AI assistants now answer questions instead of just listing links. AEO is how your business gets cited inside those answers - what it is, how it differs from SEO, and how to make your site quotable.
How Much Does a Small Business Website Cost in 2026?
Real numbers from a published price list: €490 to €2,000+, what each option includes, the recurring costs nobody mentions, and how to avoid paying agency prices for template work.
How Long Does It Take to Build a Website? Realistic Timelines by Project Type
Starter sites in 2 weeks, Growth builds in 2–4, Custom Growth Systems in 4–6 - and the single factor that delays most projects (hint: it's the content, not the code).
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