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Practical notes on websites, Local SEO, and Google Business Profile.
Website redesign or rebuild: which does your business need?
Website redesign or rebuild? How a South African small business can tell which one it needs, when a few fixes are enough, and what to send for a quote.
25 October 2026
Google Business Profile Checklist for South African Service Businesses
A practical Google Business Profile checklist for South African service businesses: eligibility, details, categories, service areas, photos, reviews and tracking.
28 September 2026
How Much Does Local SEO Cost in South Africa?
A plain guide to local SEO pricing in South Africa: what changes the scope, what to ask for in a quote and how Shift Local prices its verified services.
28 September 2026
Service Pages vs Location Pages for Local SEO
Learn when a local service business needs a service page, a location page or both, with practical South African examples and a test for thin suburb pages.
28 September 2026
What Should a Plumber's Website Include?
A practical South African checklist for plumbing websites: urgent calls, planned work, service areas, real proof and quote requests.
28 September 2026
How to Choose a Web Designer in Cape Town
A practical guide to comparing web designers in Cape Town: what a clear quote states, the questions to ask before you pay, a phone test and the warning signs.
21 September 2026
How much does a small-business website cost in South Africa?
Small-business website cost in South Africa: what shapes a quote, what to compare between quotes, and what is included from R5,950 once-off.
20 September 2026