Free guides · 2026 edition
Clear answers for small businesses.
Websites, Google, AI, automation and selling online. Practical guides, checked against official sources, and free tools to decide faster.
Your website, step by step
Website cost
How much does a website cost in 2026? Business sites, online shops, redesigns, yearly costs, what a good quote includes and the traps to avoid. Clear figures.
Read the guideCreate a website
How to create a website in 2026: the steps in the right order, possible budgets, the legal information you need and what really brings in customers. Free guide.
Read the guideFree or paid website
Free or paid website? The limits of free plans, the real cost over 3 years and how to choose in 2026. An honest comparison for small businesses.
Read the guideWebsite brief
Website brief: a 10-section outline, a filled-in example and the clauses not to forget. So you finally get quotes you can compare like for like.
Read the guideChoosing a domain name
Choosing a domain name in 2026: country extension or .com, length, price, trademark checks and ownership. Simple rules for a web address you will not regret.
Read the guideWebsite hosting
Website hosting: types of plans, prices, the criteria that really matter and GDPR rules. The simple guide to choosing the right host for your business in 2026.
Read the guideOne page website
One page website in 2026: who a single page suits, the 8-block layout that makes people call, the limits for Google and the price. A clear guide with examples.
Read the guideLanding page
Landing page: what it is for, the structure that converts, examples by goal, cost, mistakes to avoid and the rules to follow. Our practical 2026 guide.
Read the guideMultilingual website
Multilingual website: choosing languages, structuring URLs, translating without losing customers, hreflang tags for Google and the language rules to check.
Read the guideMobile-friendly website
Mobile-friendly website in 2026: why Google looks at the phone version first, a 12-point checklist and the mistakes that drive visitors away. A practical guide.
Read the guideWebsite speed
Website speed: Google's 3 thresholds in 2026, how to measure them for free and the 10 actions that really speed up a website. A practical guide.
Read the guideWebsite accessibility
Website accessibility: who has had to comply since 28 June 2025 in the EU, the micro-enterprise exemption, standards, penalties and the basics to apply.
Read the guideWebsite maintenance
Website maintenance: what it includes, a month-by-month schedule, typical prices and when it is really worth it. The clear guide for small businesses.
Read the guideWebsite redesign
Website redesign: the signs it is time, the budget, the key steps and the 301 redirects that keep your Google rankings. A clear, step-by-step method for 2026.
Read the guideHacked website
Hacked website: what to do in the first hour, how to clean it up and get it back online, when to notify your data protection authority (72 h) and report it.
Read the guideWebsite with booking
Websites with online booking in 2026: how they work, reminders that cut no-shows, taking a deposit and the rules to follow. A clear guide.
Read the guideEcommerce website cost
Ecommerce website cost in 2026: build, monthly fees, payment fees, legal requirements and a sample first-year budget. Clear figures to plan your online shop.
Read the guideStart an online shop
How to start an online shop in 2026: the 7 steps, the legal duties (withdrawal, dispute resolution, new button) and a realistic budget. A clear guide.
Read the guideWebsite for tradespeople
Tradesperson website: the pages that make customers call, the information to display, insurance, budget and local SEO. A practical 2026 method.
Read the guideCoaching website
Coaching website: the pages that make people book, a clear offer, compliant testimonials, online booking and selling sessions online. A practical guide.
Read the guideRestaurant website
Restaurant website: a menu that reads well on mobile, bookings, opening hours, allergens, your Google profile and the rules to follow. Fill your tables in 2026.
Read the guideHair salon website
Hair salon website in 2026: the pages you need, online booking, showing your prices and your Google profile. Everything to fill your appointment book.
Read the guideBe found on Google
SEO
SEO in 2026: how Google ranks websites, the 3 pillars, a 6-step plan and realistic timelines. Get found on Google without paying for every click.
Read the guideLocal SEO
Local SEO in 2026: Google's 3 ranking factors, your Business Profile, reviews and town pages. A clear plan to win more customers who live near you.
Read the guideGetting on Google
Getting your business on Google in 2026: the map, free results, ads and AI answers. Check whether you are visible and find out where to start.
Read the guideGoogle Business Profile
How to create a Google Business Profile in 2026: the steps, verification, the details that matter and the mistakes that get a profile suspended. Free and clear.
Read the guideMore Google reviews
How to get more Google reviews in 2026: the right moment, the direct link, ready-made messages and what is banned (incentivised or filtered reviews).
Read the guideAI search optimisation (GEO)
AI search optimisation (GEO) in 2026: how AI answers choose their sources, what really helps a website get cited, and the promises to avoid.
Read the guideSave hours every week
Automate your business
How to automate your business in 2026: the tasks to automate first, a step-by-step method, the cost and the rules to follow. Clear answers and a guide.
Read the guideAI agents for business
AI agents for business: how they differ from a chatbot, the tasks they can handle, the safeguards and the 2026 rules (GDPR, AI Act). A clear guide.
Read the guideAI chatbots for business
AI chatbots for business in 2026: what they are for, how to set one up, their limits and the AI Act and GDPR rules to follow. Clear answers and a guide.
Read the guideAI prompt examples
AI prompt examples for business owners: a simple 5-part method, 8 ready-to-copy templates and the rules to follow with customer data. A practical guide.
Read the guideAI video ads
How to make an AI video ad: script, images, voice, editing, and the 2026 rules on generated content and image rights. A practical step-by-step guide.
Read the guideBuild an app without coding
How to build an app without coding in 2026: the possible methods, the steps one by one, the limits to know and the rules on data. A clear guide.
Read the guideVibe coding
Vibe coding means building a website or tool by describing what you want to an AI. Definition, step-by-step method, limits and security rules in 2026.
Read the guideMake money with AI
How to make money with AI in 2026: the activities that really work, setting up your business, the rules to know and the traps to avoid. A clear guide.
Read the guideWhatsApp auto messages
WhatsApp Business automatic messages: how to set up greeting messages, away messages and quick replies, with examples ready to copy. And when to go further.
Read the guideAppointment reminder texts
Appointment reminder texts: the best time to send them, ready-to-copy templates, GDPR rules and how to automate them to cut no-shows.
Read the guideAutomatic payment reminders
Automatic payment reminders: a schedule that works, message templates, late payment interest and the €40 compensation. Get paid on time, effortlessly.
Read the guideSell more, and better
Sales funnel
Sales funnel: a clear definition, the 5 stages, a real-world example for a small business and the rules for marketing emails. A simple method and guide.
Read the guideCRM for small businesses
CRM for small businesses: what it is for, what it should track, how to choose one and keep it up to date automatically. With the GDPR rules to follow in 2026.
Read the guideRaising your prices
How to raise your prices: when to do it, how to calculate the right increase, how to tell your customers and how to respect current contracts. A clear method and a guide.
Read the guideHow to run a webinar
How to run a webinar that brings in customers: choosing the topic, minute-by-minute plan, sign-ups, reminders, GDPR rules and follow-up after the live session.
Read the guideSell an online course
How to sell an online course: choosing the topic, your business status, registration, the right of withdrawal and the price. A clear method and a guide.
Read the guideOnline restaurant booking
Online restaurant booking: the options, the commissions to avoid, card guarantees and reminders to stop empty tables. The 2026 method.
Read the guideQuoting software for tradespeople
Quoting software for tradespeople: the useful features, what a quote must include, online signature and e-invoicing. How to choose without getting it wrong.
Read the guideHacked account
Hacked social media account: what to do straight away, how to recover it, reporting it to the police and to the official services. A clear method and a guide.
Read the guideCalculate in seconds
Margin calculator
Work out your gross margin, markup, margin percentage, multiplier and price incl. VAT in real time. Free, no sign-up, with formulas and worked examples.
Use the toolBreak-even point
Work out your break-even point, the number of sales you need, your break-even date and your margin of safety. Free calculator with formulas and an example.
Use the toolWebsite cost estimator
Estimate the cost of your business website or online shop: pages, languages, domain name, going live and support. Free, then an exact quote within 24h.
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