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How to get more Google reviews (without being annoying)
Local SEOJun 16, 2026· 5 min

How to get more Google reviews (without being annoying)

Reviews are the single biggest factor in whether a stranger picks you over the shop down the street. Here's how to get more of them — the right way.

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What actually belongs on your home page (and what to cut)
Web DesignJun 11, 2026· 5 min

What actually belongs on your home page (and what to cut)

Your home page has about five seconds to make a visitor stay. Here's the short list of what earns its place — and the clutter that drives people away.

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Website or social media — which does your business actually need?
Getting FoundJun 8, 2026· 6 min

Website or social media — which does your business actually need?

"I already have a Facebook page, isn't that enough?" It's a fair question. Here's the honest answer, and why the smart move is using both together.

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Why a Google Maps listing isn't enough (and what to do about it)
Getting FoundJun 2, 2026· 5 min

Why a Google Maps listing isn't enough (and what to do about it)

If customers can find you on Google Maps but can't learn anything about you, you're leaking business every single day. Here's the fix.

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The 10-minute Google Business Profile checklist
Local SEOMay 18, 2026· 6 min

The 10-minute Google Business Profile checklist

Your Google Business Profile is the single highest-leverage thing you can fix this week. Here's the exact checklist we run for clients.

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How much should a small business website actually cost?
PricingApr 29, 2026· 7 min

How much should a small business website actually cost?

From free builders to $10k agencies, the range is dizzying. Here's an honest breakdown of what you get at each price — and what's worth paying for.

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5 signs your website is quietly costing you customers
Web DesignApr 10, 2026· 4 min

5 signs your website is quietly costing you customers

An old website can do more harm than no website at all. Here are the warning signs — and how to tell if it's time for a refresh.

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Hey there! 👋 I'm Maya from uStorefront. Got a local business in SoCal? I can tell you how we'd build your site — or set you up with a free one. What kind of business do you run?