Guides
Straight answers about building, hiring for and maintaining a small business website.
What website maintenance costs, and what's included
Website maintenance typically costs $50 to $500 a month. Here’s how your platform and the level of help you want after launch decide where you land.
Why isn't my business showing up on Google?
The most common reasons a business doesn’t show up on Google or in ChatGPT, how to check each one with free tools, and how to fix it.
How to hire a web designer: what to ask before you hire
What to ask before you hire a web designer: who handles the copy and search setup, who owns the site, what it costs, and what to get in writing.
How to build a Squarespace website for your business
A 14-step guide to building your own Squarespace website, from planning your pages to setting up search, tracking and AI visibility, and checking your results after launch.
DIY Squarespace or hire a designer?
Building your own Squarespace site works for some projects, and hiring a designer makes sense for others. Here’s what each costs, the trade-offs, and how to decide.