Guides for local business owners
Straight answers to the questions owners ask us about websites, Google and AI search, plus original data from our own research.
63% of independent Delaware businesses list no website
Original data from 1,363 independent Delaware businesses on OpenStreetMap, by business type and town.
How do you get your local business recommended by ChatGPT and other AI assistants?
Practical steps to help ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews understand and mention your local business, plus what nobody can honestly promise.
Do I need a website if I have a Google Business Profile?
Is a Google Business Profile enough, or do you also need a website? What each one does, where a profile falls short, and how the two work together for you.
How much does a website cost for a plumber or contractor?
What a website costs for a plumber or contractor: broad market ranges, what drives the price, yearly costs, and the questions to ask before you pay anyone.
Should a small business use Wix or Squarespace, or get a custom website?
A fair comparison of Wix and Squarespace vs a custom-built website for a small business: cost, ownership, speed, SEO setup, and when each one makes sense.
See how your business shows up today
We'll check you on Google, the map and AI answers for free, then send the 3 changes that would bring the most calls. We reply within one business day.