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WebsitesPublished 22 Jan 20268 min read

WordPress vs Wix vs Squarespace: Which Is Right for Your Small Business?

A plain-English comparison of the three platforms most small businesses pick between — honest pros, cons and who each one actually suits.

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UK ⇄ JapanPublished 21 May 2026

LINE or Website? How Japanese Customers Actually Find Local Businesses

Why LINE and a website serve different jobs in Japan, how they work together, and the simple setup that gets you on both channels properly.

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UK ⇄ JapanPublished 14 May 2026

Why Your Japanese Business Needs an English Website

Reaching foreign customers, partners and tourists in Japan — what an English site actually does for credibility and what a good bilingual setup looks like.

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AutomationPublished 7 May 2026

5 Time-Wasting Admin Tasks Every Small Business Should Automate

Five concrete, relatable admin jobs that are eating your week — with the before/after time saved and the tools that quietly do the work for you.

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Local SEOPublished 2 Apr 2026

How to Get More Google Reviews (and Why They Matter)

Why reviews drive both ranking and trust, how to ask for them without being awkward, and the things never to do.

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Local SEOPublished 19 Mar 2026

What Is a Google Business Profile (and Why Your Business Needs One)

Plain-English explainer of Google Business Profile — what it is, why it's the single biggest local-visibility lever, and what a good one looks like.

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WebsitesPublished 5 Mar 2026

7 Signs Your Website Is Quietly Losing You Customers

Slow, dated, hard to contact, invisible on Google — the seven signs a small business website is bleeding enquiries, and the fix for each.

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WebsitesPublished 19 Feb 2026

Do I Need a Website If I Have Facebook and Instagram?

The #1 small business objection, answered fairly — what social can't do, who owns the audience, and why a site plus social beats social alone.

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Local SEOPublished 5 Feb 2026

Why Isn't My Business Showing Up on Google Maps?

The common reasons a business goes missing from Google Maps — and a short, ordered fix list you can work through this afternoon.

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WebsitesPublished 8 Jan 2026

How Much Does a Small Business Website Cost in 2026?

Honest cost ranges for DIY, freelancer and agency websites — what drives the price, what you actually get at each level, and why cheapest is rarely cheapest.

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