Planning your website
What to prepare before building your small business website
Turn scattered notes, photos and account details into a usable brief before design begins.
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Small Business Website Guides
Practical reading for small business owners: get your materials in order, understand local search basics and keep an eye on the details customers rely on.
Start with the question in front of you.
Each guide is built to help you make a clear next decision, without assuming you already know the jargon.
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Useful, at your own pace
Choose the subject that fits where you are right now.
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Understanding search visibility
Local SEO basics: what to check before starting ongoing work
Separate website improvements, Business Profile eligibility and progress measurement before choosing ongoing work.
Looking after your website
A monthly website care checklist for small business owners
Check the customer journey, record issues and distinguish small content changes from larger technical work.
These guides are general information for planning and reviewing your website. For the details of a specific service, follow the relevant service page linked in each guide.