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What I'm building, what it costs, and what actually works — written for business owners, not other developers (mostly).

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Website Redesign Checklist: 12 Fixes Before You Pay Anyone

A 12-point website redesign checklist for small business owners: what's costing you customers, what to demand, and what should never cost extra.

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Wix vs Squarespace vs Custom Website: Honest Math for 2026

Wix, Squarespace, or a custom website? The honest 3- and 5-year math for small businesses — including when the DIY builders genuinely win.

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7 Restaurant Website Mistakes That Cost You Orders

PDF menus, wrong hours, slow mobile pages — 7 restaurant website mistakes that quietly send hungry customers to competitors, and how to fix each one.

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How Much Does a Small Business Website Cost in 2026?

Real 2026 numbers for a small business website: DIY builders, freelancers, and agencies compared — with the actual prices I charge and the hidden costs.

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Why most AI-built websites fail (and how to spot one before you pay)

AI website mills are flooding small businesses with cheap, broken, look-alike sites. Here's what actually goes wrong — and the questions that protect you from buying one.

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