LLC or Sole Prop? A Solo Creative's Guide
When to form an LLC vs stay sole prop, the 5-step filing path, common myths, and when not to bother — from someone who just filed one.
Read guide → Beginner · 7 minHow to Buy a Domain on Porkbun
Register your first domain without getting upsold to death. Why Porkbun, step-by-step walkthrough, and what to do after.
Read guide → Beginner+ · 8 minGetting Started on Porkbun Static Hosting
Launch a real website for $2.50/month. No WordPress, no builders, no server admin — just files served clean, with free SSL.
Read guide → Beginner · 6 minPicking a Business Email That Doesn't Embarrass You
The 4 options (forwarding, Porkbun email, Workspace, M365), what each costs, and a decision tree for which you actually need.
Read guide →Should I Build My Own Website or Hire a Designer?
An honest take from someone who builds them for a living, including when DIY is the right answer — and how to do either well.
Read guide → Pricing · 7 minHow Much Should a Small Business Website Cost in 2026?
Real numbers by tier — DIY, freelancer, solo pro, agency. Plus the hidden costs nobody quotes you. No "it depends" fluff.
Read guide →How to Move Off Squarespace (or Wix) to Faster Hosting
Step-by-step migration without losing your domain, content, or SEO. Includes domain transfer, email migration, and platform-specific gotchas.
Read guide → SEO · 9 minLocal SEO 101 for Service Businesses
Get found in "plumber near me" searches without paying Google. The free moves that work — GBP, reviews, NAP — in priority order.
Read guide →DNS in Plain English
What DNS actually is, why it breaks, and how to fix it without panicking when "the site is down."
Setting Up Google Business Profile
The local-SEO move that matters most for service businesses — and how to do it even if you work from home.
Privacy Policy Basics for Small Biz
What you actually need on your privacy policy if you collect emails, run a contact form, or use Google Analytics.