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Getting found, the Buildt way.

Practical, no-fluff guides on getting your business found on Google and AI, building a site that actually works, and the Webflow and search details most people miss. Written by me, from real work.

33 guides and counting

No-fluff, practical writing on getting found online and building a site that actually works. Grouped into series below.

The Get Found Playbook

Get found on Google and AI. The core series for local businesses.

The Get Found Playbook

How to get your local business found on Google in 2026

The practical checklist for showing up on Google as a local business: Google Business Profile, a real website, local schema, reviews, and consistent details.

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The Get Found Playbook

The 5 website mistakes costing local businesses customers

The website mistakes I see local businesses make over and over, from no clear next step to being invisible to Google and AI, and exactly how to fix each one.

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The Get Found Playbook

How to show up when customers ask ChatGPT for a recommendation

More people ask AI than scroll search results now. Here's how to become one of the businesses ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google's AI Overviews actually name.

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The Get Found Playbook

How to rank in the Google Maps 3-pack for your local business

The map pack, those three businesses at the top of local search, is where local customers actually click. Here's what decides who lands there, and how to get in.

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The Get Found Playbook

What is a Google Business Profile, and why it matters more than your website

For a local business, your Google Business Profile is often the first thing a customer sees, and sometimes the only thing. Here's what it is and how to make it work.

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The Get Found Playbook

How to get more Google reviews (without being annoying)

Reviews rank you higher and win the customers who are deciding between you and someone else. Here's how to get a steady stream of them without nagging anyone.

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The Get Found Playbook

Why your name, address and phone need to match everywhere online

It sounds trivial, but inconsistent business details across the web quietly hold back your local ranking. Here's what NAP consistency is and how to fix it.

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The Get Found Playbook

What is local business schema, and why your site probably needs it

Schema is code that describes your business as data a search engine or AI can trust. Most local sites don't have it. Here's what it is and why that's a missed win.

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The Get Found Playbook

How to show up in AI search: ChatGPT, Perplexity and AI Overviews

People increasingly ask an AI instead of scrolling search results. Here's how to become one of the businesses ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google's AI Overviews actually name.

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The Get Found Playbook

What is llms.txt, and should your business have one?

llms.txt is a simple file that helps AI tools understand your site. It's new, most businesses don't have one, and that's exactly why it's worth adding now.

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The Get Found Playbook

Do you need a website if you have Instagram?

Plenty of local businesses run on Instagram or Facebook alone. Here's the honest case for still having your own website, and what social can't do for you.

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Webflow, explained

Straight talk on Webflow: comparisons, and how it all works.

Webflow, explained

Webflow vs Wix: which is right for your business?

Wix is easier to start with, Webflow gives you more control and cleaner results. Here's an honest comparison to help you pick the right one for your business.

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Webflow, explained

Webflow vs Shopify: which should you build on?

If you sell products, Shopify is built for that. If content and design lead and sales are lighter, Webflow may fit better. Here's how to choose between them.

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Webflow, explained

Is Webflow worth it in 2026?

Webflow costs more than a basic builder. Here's an honest look at when that extra cost pays off, and when a cheaper tool is genuinely the smarter call.

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Webflow, explained

How to edit your Webflow site without breaking it

Webflow's Editor lets you update text, images and blog posts safely, without touching the design. Here's how to make everyday changes with confidence.

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Webflow, explained

Webflow CMS explained: what it is and when you need it

A CMS lets you publish blog posts, projects or listings yourself without touching the design. Here's what Webflow's CMS does and whether your site needs one.

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Webflow, explained

How fast should your website load, and how to fix a slow one

A slow site loses customers before they see it, especially on phones. Here's the speed you should aim for, why it matters, and the usual causes of a slow site.

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Webflow, explained

Custom-built vs template website: what's the real difference?

Templates are cheap and fast but come with trade-offs. Custom builds cost more and fit you exactly. Here's the honest difference and when each one makes sense.

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Webflow, explained

The Webflow SEO checklist I use on every build

Webflow is strong for SEO out of the box, but only if you set it up right. Here's the practical on-page checklist I run through on every site I build.

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Webflow, explained

Thinking of moving to Webflow? Here's how a migration works

Moving from WordPress, Wix or Squarespace to Webflow sounds scary, but done right you keep your content, your rankings and your sanity. Here's the process.

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Small business web

Practical advice for any small business website.

Small business web

What makes a website actually convert visitors into customers

A pretty site that no one acts on is just decoration. Here's what actually turns visitors into customers: clarity, one clear action, trust, and speed.

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Small business web

How much should a small business website cost?

Website prices range wildly, which makes it hard to know what's fair. Here's an honest breakdown of what drives the cost and what a small business should expect to pay.

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Small business web

Does my small business still need a website in 2026?

With social media and marketplaces everywhere, some owners wonder if a website still matters. Short answer: yes, and here's the honest why.

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Small business web

7 homepage mistakes that lose you customers

Your homepage has seconds to make its case. Here are seven common mistakes that quietly send visitors away, and how to fix each one.

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Small business web

How to write website copy that actually sells (without sounding salesy)

Good website copy is clear, human, and about the customer. Here's how to write words that sell without the cringe, even if you're not a writer.

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Small business web

One-page vs multi-page website: which does your business need?

A single scrolling page or a full multi-page site? It depends on how much you offer and whether you want to rank. Here's how to choose the right one.

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Small business web

Do you need a rebrand or just a redesign?

They sound similar but they're different jobs at different costs. Here's the difference between a rebrand and a redesign, and how to tell which one you actually need.

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Small business web

Why your website photos matter more than you think

Photos are the first thing people judge and the fastest way to build or lose trust. Here's why real images beat stock, and how to get good ones cheaply.

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Working with Buildt

Pricing, process, ownership, and how I actually work.

Working with Buildt

How to choose a web designer (and the red flags to avoid)

Hiring the wrong web designer is expensive and stressful. Here's what to look for, the questions to ask, and the red flags that should make you walk away.

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Working with Buildt

Why I quote fixed prices, not hourly

Hourly billing punishes you for my speed and leaves your budget open-ended. Here's why I quote one fixed price up front, and what that means for you.

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Working with Buildt

What you actually own after your website launches

Some web setups quietly trap you: you can't leave without losing your site. Here's what you should own after launch, and why no lock-in matters.

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Working with Buildt

Freelancer vs agency for your website: which is better?

An agency has more people; a good freelancer gives you direct access and lower overhead. Here's an honest comparison to help you pick for your project.

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Working with Buildt

How long does it really take to build a website?

Most sites take one to three weeks, but the real variable isn't the building, it's how fast content and feedback come back. Here's the honest timeline.

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