Resources: 227 answers on websites, local SEO and ads
Plain answers to the questions local business owners ask most about getting found online. Search below or browse by topic.
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- Pricing and plansWhat the plans cost, what is included and how billing works.47 questions
- WebsitesBuilding, owning and running a small business website.71 questions
- Google Maps and Business ProfileGetting found on Google Maps and keeping your profile healthy.12 questions
- Local SEOHow local search works and what actually moves it.21 questions
- AI searchChatGPT, AI Overviews and other AI answers, in plain English.14 questions
- Google and Meta adsPaid ads for local businesses: costs, setup and tracking.16 questions
- Reviews and reputationGetting honest reviews and handling the bad ones.7 questions
- Social media, email and textingPosting, email and SMS for a local business.13 questions
- Working with usWho we are, how we work and what we need from you.18 questions
- Rules and complianceAccessibility, messaging and contract basics. General information, not legal advice.8 questions
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Pricing and plans
- Money is tight right now. Does it make sense to start small?
- Is it worth paying $297 a month for a website if I'm just starting out?
- How much does a small business website cost per month with Conqueror Capital?
- What is the cheapest way to get a professional website for my business?
- Is $1,500 a fair price for a one-time website build?
- How much do agencies charge for local SEO each month?
- How much should a small business spend on marketing each month?
- How much does AI automation, like an AI receptionist, cost?
- Is it cheaper to hire a freelancer than an agency?
- What does it cost to keep a website running each year?
- What is the difference between the Launch, Growth and Dominate plans?
- How do Canadian businesses pay for the plan?
- Do you work with businesses outside the US and Canada?
- How do I cancel my plan?
- Do you offer a free plan or quote before I pay anything?
- How does payment work when I sign up?
- What is the average cost of website design for a small business?
- What does a website cost per month on average?
- How much does it cost to hire a web designer?
- How much does it cost to make a website yourself?
- How much does it cost to have a website built and hosted?
- Are there free monthly website plans, and what is the catch?
- How much does a domain name cost?
- How much does a restaurant website cost to design?
- How do SEO agencies price their services?
- How much should I pay for lead generation?
- How much does geofencing marketing cost per month?
- How much do small businesses spend on social media marketing?
- How do I build a marketing budget for my business plan?
- Should I use a spreadsheet template for my marketing budget?
- How much does an answering service cost per month?
- What is included in the $297 a month plan that a cheap builder leaves out?
- What does the Growth plan add over Launch?
- What does the Dominate plan include?
- Are your plans priced the same for every industry?
- Is it cheaper to bundle the website with card processing?
- Do I pay the ad platforms directly or through you?
- Is the local guide site an extra cost?
- Are domain renewals included in the plan?
- What does it cost to add more pages later?
- Is a $40-a-month AI SEO tool enough instead of an agency?
- Why do some agencies charge a large setup fee?
- What questions should I ask before paying any agency?
- Is it worth paying for marketing in a slow season?
- Can I pause my plan instead of cancelling?
- What is the refund policy once work has started?
- Website vs Facebook page: what does each cost?
Websites
- Do I really need a website if I already get work from referrals?
- Will a new website bring me customers on its own?
- Do I own the website you build for me?
- Do I need a full website or just a landing page?
- What is the downside of building my own site on Wix or Squarespace?
- How do I build a website for my restaurant?
- What should a contractor website have on it?
- Is web design still worth paying for when AI can build sites?
- Can I buy a domain without hosting?
- How can I check who owns my domain name?
- What does 'client transfer prohibited' mean on my domain?
- Why do people leave website builders like Wix?
- What makes a website mobile friendly?
- How do I set up online booking for my business?
- Which is better, a web designer or a web developer?
- How much does website hosting cost for a small business?
- How much does a one-page website cost?
- What is the difference between a domain, hosting and a website?
- Should I pick a .com, .ca or another domain ending?
- How can I get a business email address cheaply?
- What is another name for a landing page?
- What is a local guide site, and why is it in the Launch plan?
- Should I show prices on my website?
- What should a retail store website include?
- What should a med spa website include?
- How can a grocery store use its website?
- What are good examples of small business websites?
- What is the best website builder for contractors?
- What should an electrician's website include?
- What should a plumber's website include?
- What should a roofing company website include?
- Is there a good website template for contractors?
- What are good restaurant website examples?
- What is the best design for a luxury restaurant website?
- Can I get a free website for my restaurant?
- Should my restaurant menu be a PDF?
- What are the best mobile website layouts?
- Are mobile website templates worth using?
- What is the best free website speed test?
- How do GTmetrix and Google PageSpeed differ?
- Is there a browser extension to test website speed?
- How do I test my website speed on mobile?
- Is Wix optimized for mobile?
- Is Wix free to use for a business?
- Which is better, Wix or Squarespace?
- Is Wix a Canadian company, and does it matter?
- What is the best program to design a website?
- What makes a good landing page?
- What is the difference between a landing page, a website and a homepage?
- Is a small website with a few pages enough?
- What are the five golden rules of a website?
- What are the 7 C's of website design?
- What are the different types of web hosting?
- What is the best hosting for a small business website?
- What are the different types of domain endings?
- How can I check the age of a domain name?
- How do I check when my domain expires?
- What is Domains By Proxy on my WHOIS record?
- What is a domain registrar, like Tucows or GoDaddy?
- Do I own my domain if a free website builder gave it to me?
- What is the best online booking system for a small business?
- Are there free online booking systems for small businesses?
- Can I take bookings and payments online for free?
- Should I use an app or my website for bookings?
- Is Facebook considered a website?
- What is a good website to start a business on?
- Should a business website have a blog?
- How do I make my website more trustworthy?
- What photos should I put on my business website?
- How should my phone number appear on my website?
- Should my website have a contact form or just a phone number?
Google Maps and Business Profile
- How do I get my business to show up on Google Maps?
- Is it free to put my business on Google Maps?
- Why is my business not showing on Google Maps?
- Why is my Google Business Profile only visible to me?
- How do I rank in the Google map pack without paying for ads?
- How do I check my Google Maps ranking for free?
- Can I make my Google Business Profile myself, or should I hire someone?
- Should I list my business on Bing Places?
- Can I stop Google Maps from showing my home address?
- Why does Google say there is suspicious activity on my account?
- Does Apple Maps matter for a local business?
- Does Google have a free online booking system?
Local SEO
- Is local SEO worth it for a small business?
- Is SEO still worth it now that AI answers questions?
- How do I get my business on the first page of Google for free?
- What are the main types of SEO?
- Can ChatGPT do an SEO audit of my website?
- What is negative SEO, and should I worry about it?
- What does SEO mean for a construction or trades business?
- How do I add SEO to my Google Business Profile?
- What does an 'SEO score' from an online tool really tell me?
- How do I pick a good local SEO agency?
- Where can I list my business in Canadian directories?
- How do I track where my customers come from?
- Which search engines matter besides Google?
- How do I find the right keywords for my business for free?
- Is Google Trends useful for a local business?
- What is local SEO in plain English?
- How do plumbers and electricians get more customers online?
- How can an HVAC company grow online?
- Where do contractors find new jobs online?
- What is the best way to market a restaurant locally?
- Do I need a blog for local SEO?
AI search
- How do I get ChatGPT to recommend my business?
- Can I pay ChatGPT to recommend my business?
- What is AEO?
- What is the difference between AEO, GEO and SEO?
- Is AEO a real thing or just a buzzword?
- How do I optimize my content for AI search?
- Can I use ChatGPT to market my business?
- Will AI replace web designers and marketing agencies?
- What is an AI receptionist?
- Are free AI answering services good enough for a small business?
- What is a virtual answering service?
- Should my business use ChatGPT for Business tools?
- Does Google AI Overviews show local businesses?
- Should I block AI crawlers from my website?
Google and Meta ads
- Are Google Ads worth it for a small local business?
- What does LSA stand for in Google Ads?
- Can I run Google Ads on my own?
- Why did Google Ads charge me more than I expected?
- How much does it cost to advertise locally on Instagram?
- What is geofencing advertising?
- What is call tracking, and do I need it?
- What is Google Analytics used for?
- How do I set up Google Analytics 4 on my website?
- What is the main purpose of Google Search Console?
- What are Google Ads promotional credits?
- How do I contact Google Ads support?
- What is Google Tag Manager, and do I need it?
- Is Google Optimize still available for testing my website?
- Is paying for leads from lead sites worth it for contractors?
- What is remarketing, and should a local business use it?
Reviews and reputation
- Do you write or post reviews for clients?
- Can I buy Google reviews?
- How can I get more Google reviews?
- Do reviews on other sites like Yelp or Facebook matter?
- When is the best time to ask a customer for a review?
- Should I reply to positive reviews too?
- What does the FTC rule on fake reviews mean for my business?
Social media, email and texting
- Is TikTok worth it for a local business?
- Which social media platform is best for a small business?
- How often should a small business post on social media?
- Should I use a Facebook business page or my personal profile?
- How do I connect my Instagram business account to Facebook?
- Is email marketing still worth it for small businesses?
- Is SMS marketing legal in the US and Canada?
- Is it legal to send marketing emails to customers?
- What should a local business post on social media?
- Is a Facebook business page free?
- How do I create a Facebook page for my business?
- How can I do email marketing for free?
- What should I put in a monthly email to customers?
Working with us
- I paid an agency before and never got a working site. Why would this be different?
- Why should I pay monthly instead of once?
- I could make a website myself. Why hire you?
- I'm busy on jobs all day. How much of my time does this take?
- I don't need more marketing; I don't miss calls. Is there still a point?
- I need to think about it or check with my partner. What should I look at?
- Do I keep my logo and photos if I work with you?
- Do I have to buy extras I didn't ask for?
- Can I talk to a real person by phone instead of video?
- Can you work with a brand-new business that has no customers yet?
- Do I need to be good with technology to work with you?
- What is a digital marketing agency, and what does one actually do?
- Can you automate tasks like missed-call text-back or booking reminders?
- What happens after I sign up?
- Do you work with my type of business?
- Can you help with more than one business or location?
- Can you help me find more customers beyond Google?
- Can I see examples of websites you have built?
Rules and compliance
- Is an email agreement legally binding?
- What should a marketing agency contract include?
- What are the requirements for business text messaging?
- Is it legal to record customer phone calls?
- What is CASL, and does it affect my business?
- Is the ADA the same as WCAG?
- Do I need a privacy policy on my website?
- Can I say I'm the 'best' or 'number one' in my ads?
Last updated 2026-10-14. General information about marketing, not legal or financial advice.