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Small Business Website Checklist: 15 Must-Haves Before You Launch
Launching a new business website? Use this 15-point checklist covering pages, SEO, speed, trust and tracking to make sure nothing important is missed.
06 Jun 2026 · 3 min read · by Justin Sumaya
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Development · 5 min read
Image Optimisation for Small Business Websites: How to Cut Load Times Without Losing Visual Quality
Unoptimised images are the most common reason small business websites load slowly. Here's how to fix them without sacrificing visual quality.
Justin Sumaya
17 Oct 2026 -
Development · 5 min read
Web Hosting for Small Businesses: How to Choose the Right Plan and Protect Your SEO
Bad hosting silently kills your website speed, uptime, and search rankings. Here's how to choose a web host that actually supports your business goals.
Justin Sumaya
12 Oct 2026 -
Development · 5 min read
Website Accessibility for Small Businesses: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Start
Inaccessible websites lock out 15% of potential customers and carry growing legal risk. Here's a practical accessibility guide for small business owners.
Justin Sumaya
07 Oct 2026 -
Development · 4 min read
Google Analytics 4 for Small Businesses: What to Track and How to Set It Up
Most small businesses install Google Analytics and never look at it again. Here's how to set up GA4 properly and track the numbers that actually matter.
Justin Sumaya
03 Oct 2026 -
Development · 6 min read
WordPress vs Custom Build: Which Is Right for Your Business?
It's not a technical decision — it's a business one. Here's the honest breakdown of when WordPress wins and when a custom build is worth the investment.
Justin Sumaya
10 Sep 2026 -
Development · 3 min read
Website Maintenance for Small Businesses: What It Costs and Why Skipping It Is Expensive
Outdated plugins, expired SSL and broken forms quietly cost small businesses leads every month. Here's what website maintenance involves and what it should cost.
Justin Sumaya
13 Aug 2026 -
Development · 3 min read
Why Is My Website So Slow? 7 Common Causes and How to Fix Them
A slow website loses visitors, rankings and sales. Here are the seven most common reasons small business sites load slowly, and the practical fix for each one.
Justin Sumaya
16 Jul 2026 -
Development · 9 min read
Astro vs Next.js: Which Should Your Agency Choose in 2025?
We've built with both. Here's an honest comparison from the trenches — performance, DX, and the projects each framework is truly built for.
Justin Sumaya
21 Mar 2025