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Nov 14, 2025 16 min read

How Local Businesses Can Rank for 'Near Me' Searches on Google

Learn how to optimize your local business to appear when customers search for services 'near me' on Google. Complete guide with actionable strategies for bakeries, salons, plumbers, and more.

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Business

Nov 12, 2025 18 min read

Local Business Website Guide 2025: Building an Effective Local Service Site

Everything local businesses need to know about building websites that rank in local searches, attract nearby customers, and drive real-world visits and sales.

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Business

Nov 11, 2025 14 min read

Why Static Sites Win for Small Businesses That Don't Want to Manage Plugins

Discover how static websites eliminate maintenance nightmares, deliver blazing speed, and provide rock-solid security. See how Brand Farms achieved 10× traffic growth with our managed static site approach.

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The Real Cost of a Bad Website - Revenue Loss Analysis

Business

Sep 24, 2025 15 min read

The Real Cost of a Bad Website: What Business Owners Lose Every Day

Discover the hidden revenue losses from slow load times, poor mobile experience, and bad UX. Real data shows how much money you're leaving on the table.

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Business

Sep 5, 2025 18 min read

Seasonal Business Website Guide: When to Launch Your Digital Strategy for Maximum ROI

Discover the optimal timing for seasonal business website launches, digital marketing campaigns, and SEO strategies. Learn from Brand Farms' success: maximizing their natural 3k off-season to 10k+ peak season traffic through strategic preparation.

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WordPress Page Builders vs AstroJS Comparison

Business

Sep 1, 2025 12 min read

WordPress Page Builders vs. AstroJS: A Trade-Off Analysis for Your Business

WordPress page builders offer convenience, but AstroJS delivers superior performance, SEO, and maintainability. Understand the trade-offs to make the right choice for your business.

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Business

Aug 31, 2025 8 min read

Why We Love AstroJS and Use It for All Our Sites

Discover why AstroJS has become our go-to framework for building modern websites - it's future-proof, dynamic, flexible, fast, and constantly evolving with the community.

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Business

Aug 18, 2025 12 min read

Using Google Search Console and Analytics to Grow Your Business: A Beginner's Guide

Learn how to set up, understand, and monitor Google Search Console and Analytics to track your website's performance and grow your business without technical expertise.