Guides for small-business owners
Plain answers to the website and Google questions our clients ask, by the team that runs their sites.
What a Storefront Checkup looks at, and a free one for Somerville Chamber membersA Storefront Checkup is a written review of your website and Google listing by a real person. See what we check and what the report looks like. Free for Somerville Chamber members.
New: a mailing list and an AI chat assistantTwo optional add-ons for PageTend sites. Email your customers twice a month without writing a word, and answer visitors' questions around the clock.
New site: Future Envision, back online in two daysFuture Envision's site was down when they came to us. Two days later it was back on their own domain, rebuilt in English and Chinese.
How much does a small business website cost?Anywhere from a few hundred dollars to $20,000 or more. The build price is the smaller part. Here's what each option really costs over three years.
Do I need a website if I have a Facebook page?Short answer, yes, and keep the Facebook page too. They do two different jobs. Here's what each one is for, and a 30-second test you can run today.