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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.

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Why I Write This Blog

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.

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Topics Coming Soon

Articles I am working on next

These are on the list. They are based on questions local owners ask me most.

Getting reviews on Google

Simple ways to ask happy customers for Google reviews without feeling pushy.

Websites through the wet season

Updating opening hours, service notices and Google listings when cyclone weather hits.

Google Business Profile basics

Setting up and tidying your profile so you show up on Google Maps.

When to redesign your site

Signs your website is costing you enquiries and what to fix first.

Google Ads on a small budget

How a modest monthly spend can still bring in quality local leads.

Keeping WordPress safe

Backups, updates and security basics every site owner should know.

Blog Questions

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.

Who writes the web design blog for Townsville businesses?

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.

Got a Question About Your Website?

If a blog post does not cover it, ask me directly. I am happy to give a straight answer by phone or email.