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A web design blog Townsville businesses can actually use
This web design blog Townsville owners can dip into covers website costs, platforms and getting found on Google, written in plain English for local small businesses.
Practical reading for Townsville businesses
Each article answers a question I get asked by local owners. Grab a cuppa and have a read.
How Much Does a Website Cost in Townsville
What drives the price of a local website
WordPress vs Wix vs Squarespace
Choosing a platform for a Townsville business
Local SEO Checklist for Townsville
Steps to show up on Google Maps
12 Questions to Ask a Townsville Web Designer
What to ask before you hire anyone
Local Citations and Backlinks
SEO tips using citations and links
Straight answers before you spend a cent
Most small business owners in Townsville do not have time to work out how websites and Google fit together. I write these articles so you can get a clear picture before you talk to anyone, including me.
Everything here is written for local businesses, from tradies in Thuringowa to cafes along Flinders Street. If a post raises a question about your own site, the SEO glossary explains common terms or you can simply get in touch.
Articles I am working on next
These are on the list. They are based on questions local owners ask me most.
Simple ways to ask happy customers for Google reviews without feeling pushy.
Updating opening hours, service notices and Google listings when cyclone weather hits.
Setting up and tidying your profile so you show up on Google Maps.
Signs your website is costing you enquiries and what to fix first.
How a modest monthly spend can still bring in quality local leads.
Backups, updates and security basics every site owner should know.
About the articles and getting more help
Have a question that is not covered here? Ring me or send a message and you will hear back from me within one business day.
The web design blog for Townsville businesses is written by Nick Fritzkowski, who runs Website Design Townsville and has built websites since 1995. Each article answers a real question from local owners about websites, SEO or Google Ads. Posts are written in plain English with no sales pitch.
Website costs for a Townsville business are covered in the article How Much Does a Website Cost in Townsville. It explains what affects the price. Standard packages here start at $880 for a Single Page Website and $2,200 for a Complete Website.
WordPress is usually the better long term choice for a small business in Townsville because you own the site and can move it to any host. Wix and Squarespace are easier to start but harder to grow. The full comparison is in the WordPress vs Wix vs Squarespace article.
A free local SEO checklist for Townsville businesses is on this blog and covers your Google Business Profile, reviews, citations and on page basics. You can work through it yourself at no cost. If you would rather hand it over, local SEO plans start at $279 a month.
The Website Design Townsville blog is updated whenever Nick has a useful answer to share, rather than on a fixed schedule. New topics on Google reviews, wet season website updates and Google Ads on a small budget are in the works. Each post is checked and refreshed when things change.
Topic suggestions for a Townsville web design article are always welcome. Many posts start as a question from a local owner. Send your idea through the contact page or by email. If it is something I can answer quickly, I will reply directly as well as adding it to the list.
If a blog post does not cover it, ask me directly. I am happy to give a straight answer by phone or email.