Small business website advice

Straight answers on websites, costs and getting found on Google, from a web designer in Squamish, BC.

• What Pages Does a Small Business Website Need?

  Most small business sites need five or six pages, not twenty. Here's what each one is for, what to put on it, and which pages you can safely skip.

• Why Is My Website Slow on Phones? (And How to Fix It)

  Huge photos, too many apps and bloated templates: the usual reasons a small business site crawls on a phone, how to test yours for free, and what actually fixes it.

• Do I Need a Website If I Already Have Facebook or Instagram?

  Social media is great for showing off your work. But you don't own it, Google barely sees it, and not every customer is on it. Here's how they work together.

• How Much Does a Small Business Website Cost in Canada?

  DIY builders, freelancers, agencies and free-build programs all price websites differently. Here's what you're actually paying for, and the ongoing costs nobody mentions up front.

• Wix vs Squarespace vs a Custom Website: What Small Businesses Should Know

  Website builders are great for some businesses and a trap for others. An honest look at ownership, speed, SEO and what happens when you want to leave.

• Local SEO Checklist for Small Businesses in BC

  How to show up when someone nearby searches for what you do. A plain-English checklist covering your Google Business Profile, reviews and your website.