How much does a website cost?
A simple website can be as little as $500. Extra costs are domain registration and hosting. About $50 CAD per month will cover that. Let me know about your project and I can give you a much better answer.
SMALL BUSINESS WEBSITE HELP
Have a question about your website?
Ask Bob.
Got a website problem, wondering about SEO, or just not sure what you should do next? Ask me. I’ll give you a straight answer.
Whether you need a new website, a few things fixed, better visibility in Google, or help understanding your online advertising, you can talk directly to me.
QUESTIONS SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ASK
What are you trying to figure out?
Here are some of the questions I get asked most often. No sales pitch. Just straight answers.
Do I really need a new website?
Not necessarily. Sometimes a website needs a few repairs, better content, improved mobile performance, or better SEO. Before rebuilding, let's figure out what's actually wrong.
Why isn't my website showing up on Google?
There can be several reasons. Your site may have things that aren't working properly, weak or missing content, not enough information telling Google where your business is, or simply isn't answering the questions your customers are searching for.
Is SEO worth paying for?
Sometimes. SEO simply means improving your website so more of the right people can find you on Google. It's worthwhile when there's a realistic opportunity to attract valuable customers. It isn't worthwhile simply because someone promises to “do SEO” every month.
Should I be using Google Ads?
Google Ads can give you instant traffic. Getting found naturally on Google or when people ask AI can bring people to your site without paying for every click, but it takes time. The right choice depends on how quickly you need results and what you're willing to spend to generate leads.
Can AI find my business?
Increasingly, that's an important question. AI tools need clear, useful, trustworthy information about your business. The same basics that help people and Google understand your business can help AI understand it too.
Can I update my own site?
Yes. I can set up your site so you can update it with simple verbal commands using ChatGPT.
How do I know if my website is working?
Looking good isn't enough. Google Analytics shows what people do when they visit your site, while Google Search Console shows how people are finding you on Google. I can put that information into simple, understandable management reports so you know what is happening and what needs attention.
How do I get more business online?
There are 3 ways to get more business: new customers, repeat customers, and referred customers. You get repeat customers and referrals by talking with your customers. An email marketing campaign is low-hanging fruit for most businesses. Let's talk about getting that set up for you.
What about Facebook Advertising?
You can spend a lot of money for nothing. I've also found ways to spend a little bit of money for solid leads.