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Plain-English advice on getting found on Google, turning visitors into customers, and what a great small-business website actually does — written for Maine business owners, not web nerds.

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Local SEO

How to Get Your Maine Business Found on Google

Showing up when someone searches for what you do is the whole game. Here is exactly how to get your Maine business found on Google — without the jargon.

July 3, 2026 · 6 min read

Choosing

Squarespace, Wix, or a Custom Maine Website? An Honest Comparison

DIY builders like Squarespace and Wix are everywhere. Are they right for your Maine business, or is a done-for-you site the better call? An honest comparison.

July 2, 2026 · 6 min read

Getting Started

How Fast Can a New Website Actually Go Live?

“How long will this take?” is one of the first questions we get. The honest answer: a simple business site can be live in a day or two — if you have one thing ready.

July 1, 2026 · 4 min read

Industries

Restaurant Website Design in Maine: What Actually Matters

A restaurant website has one job: get a hungry person from “what should we eat?” to your door. Here is what actually matters — and what you can skip.

June 30, 2026 · 5 min read

SEO

Will ChatGPT Recommend Your Business? AI Search for Maine Owners

More people are asking AI assistants like ChatGPT for recommendations instead of Googling. Here is how to make sure your Maine business is the answer they get.

June 28, 2026 · 6 min read

Getting Started

Does My Maine Small Business Really Need a Website in 2026?

“I already have a Facebook page — isn’t that enough?” It’s the most common thing we hear from Maine business owners. Here’s the honest answer.

June 25, 2026 · 5 min read

Pricing

How Much Should a Small Business Website Cost in Maine?

Quotes for a Maine small-business website swing from “free” to $5,000+. Here’s what each price tier really buys you, and where the smart money sits.

June 18, 2026 · 6 min read

Local SEO

Getting Found on Google: Local SEO Basics for Maine Businesses

You don’t need to be an SEO expert to show up when someone nearby searches for what you do. Here are the local-SEO basics that actually move the needle in Maine.

June 11, 2026 · 7 min read

Web Design

5 Signs Your Maine Business Website Needs a Refresh

An old website doesn’t just look dated — it quietly turns away customers before they ever call. Here are five signs it’s time for a refresh.

June 4, 2026 · 5 min read

Analytics

Why Every Business Website Should Come With Analytics

A website without analytics is a storefront with the lights off — you have no idea who walked in. Here’s what analytics show you, in plain English.

May 28, 2026 · 6 min read

Marketing

Facebook Page vs. Website: Why Maine Businesses Need Both

It’s not Facebook OR a website. The businesses that win locally use both — and connect them. Here’s how the two work together.

May 21, 2026 · 5 min read

Web Design

What Makes a Small Business Website Actually Convert Customers

Getting people to your site is half the job. The other half is getting them to call. Here’s what separates a site that converts from a pretty brochure.

May 14, 2026 · 6 min read

Web Design

Mobile-First: Why Your Maine Business Site Must Look Great on Phones

More than half of your visitors are on a phone, often standing in a driveway or a parking lot. If your site doesn’t shine on mobile, you’re losing them.

May 7, 2026 · 5 min read

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