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Marketing, in plain English.

Straight talk on websites, social, ads, and getting more customers — for small business owners who don't have time for the jargon.

Growth

How to get more clients for a service business

No-fluff ways to get more clients for a local service business, whether you clean homes, cut hair, keep the books, or fix what breaks.

August 17, 2026 · 6 min read
Websites

How much does a small business website cost in 2026?

A straight answer on what a small business website actually costs, from DIY builders to custom sites, and what you really get at each level.

August 16, 2026 · 6 min read
Growth

How to get repeat customers (they’re worth more than new ones)

New customers get all the attention, but repeat customers are cheaper to win and more profitable. Here’s how to actually keep them coming back.

August 15, 2026 · 5 min read
Growth

How to get more customers for a small business: 7 things that actually work

No fluff, no gimmicks. Seven practical ways to get more customers for your small business, in the order that actually matters.

July 28, 2026 · 7 min read
Websites

Do you need a website, or is social media enough?

A straight answer to whether your small business actually needs a website in 2026, or whether social media alone can carry it.

July 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Getting Found

How to get your business found on Google (without paying for ads)

A plain-English guide to showing up on Google for free, the parts that actually move the needle for a small business.

July 28, 2026 · 6 min read
Strategy

Should you hire a marketing agency or a freelancer?

The real trade-offs between hiring a marketing agency versus a freelancer for your small business, from someone who's the alternative to both.

July 28, 2026 · 6 min read
Websites

Your website looks fine. So why isn't it getting you customers?

A good-looking website and a website that actually brings in customers are two different things. Here's what actually moves the needle.

July 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Strategy

How much should a small business actually spend on marketing?

No vague 'it depends.' Here's a straight framework for what to spend on marketing, and where to put the first dollar.

July 25, 2026 · 6 min read
Social

Social media for a small business when you have zero time

You don't need to post every day or dance on camera. Here's a realistic social media approach for busy owners.

July 22, 2026 · 5 min read