Pricing
How much do website designers usually charge?
Website designers charge by the hour, by the project, or on a retainer. Here is how each model works, what to watch for, and how to compare quotes fairly.
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Web Design
What makes a good website design for a contractor?
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Branding
Can I convert my logo to a vector file, and what does it cost?
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Pricing
How much should a small business pay for a website?
A plain look at what a small business website should cost, what $1,500 buys, and the line items to compare before you sign anything.
Branding
What is an SVG file, and why does your logo need one?
A JPG or PNG logo is a fixed grid of pixels that blurs when it is printed big. An SVG is shapes and math, so it stays sharp at any size. Here is the difference, and when your logo needs one.
Web Design
How does a website come together? The build, start to finish
From the first questions to a live site, here is every step of a custom HTML contractor build, who does what, and why it takes 21 days.
Hosting
What is web hosting, and what are you actually paying for?
Hosting is the always-on connection that keeps your website reachable. Here is what it does, what it does not cover, and what a hosting plan should actually include.
Web Design
What to look for when you hire a website designer
Eight things to check before you let someone build your contractor website, and the questions that surface the designers who leave you stranded.
SEO
The 90+ threshold: why speed is the foundation of local authority
A website that scores below 90 on Google PageSpeed isn't just slow. It sends a signal to the ranking algorithm that no amount of good content can override.