SMALL BUSINESS WEBSITE GUIDES
Clear answers before you spend a dollar.
Practical guidance for owners who need a credible website—not another crash course in technology.
What should a website cost?
A practical explanation of DIY, freelancer, productized, and agency website pricing—plus what small-business owners should compare before choosing.
Read the guide →026 min readThe four essential pages
Learn what belongs on a local service-business website and how four focused pages can move a visitor from uncertainty to inquiry.
Read the guide →036 min readWebsite vs. Facebook and Google
Understand the different jobs your website, social profiles, and Google Business Profile perform—and why established businesses benefit from using them together.
Read the guide →045 min readHow long does a website take?
A realistic breakdown of website timelines, the decisions that cause delays, and how a prepared small business can reach a first complete version faster.
Read the guide →057 min readWhat to prepare for your website
A practical website-preparation checklist for small businesses: services, story, contact details, photography, branding, domains, and decision-making.
Read the guide →067 min readDIY builder vs. professional site
Compare the true tradeoffs between building a business website yourself and hiring a professional—cost, time, writing, design, ownership, and fit.
Read the guide →READY TO STOP RESEARCHING?
Four essential pages. Professionally managed.
The Digital Front Door turns what you know about your business into a professional website—with a complete first look in 10 business days and ongoing hosting and support after launch.