Is Your Website Mobile-Friendly? How to Check in Five Minutes
A quick, hands-on way to check your website on a phone, what to look for, and which problems are worth fixing first.
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Notes from the shop
Plain tips on websites, getting found on Google, and the tech that runs your business.
Written for business owners, not tech people.
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Website Down? What to Check First
A calm, step-by-step list of what to check when your website is down, and when it’s time to call for help.
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How a Small Shop Can Sell Extra Stock Online (Without Amazon)
Boxes of extra stock in the back room? Here’s a simple way for a local shop to count it, photograph it, price it, and…
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What Does Website Maintenance Cost?
What website maintenance actually includes, real prices from DIY tools to full care plans, and how to decide whether to do it yourself or…
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Does Blogging Help Local SEO? An Honest Answer
Blogging can help a local business, but not the way most people think. Here’s what actually works and how to keep it manageable.
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Website Accessibility Basics Every Small Business Should Know
Making your website usable for everyone is good for customers and good for SEO. Here are the basics I check on every site.
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Why Your Business Should Use Email on Its Own Domain
An address like you@yourbusiness.com does more than look professional. Here’s why it matters and how to make the switch.
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Free Food and Nutrition APIs for Recipe and Diet Apps
Free nutrition, barcode, recipe, and food recall APIs, sorted by job with notes on keys and accuracy.
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Google Analytics for Small Businesses: The Only Reports You Need
Google Analytics can feel overwhelming. For most small businesses, a few simple reports tell you everything you need to know.
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Should Your Small Business Sell Online? Questions to Ask First
An online store can open new doors, or create a lot of work for little return. Here are the questions I’d ask first.