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• How to set up your Google Business Profile
  Step-by-step: claiming and verifying your Google listing, choosing the right category, and the details that help you appear in local searches.
• Does a small local business need a website?
  Why a simple website still matters for local shops, takeaways and trades even if you're busy on Facebook and Google Maps.
• How to get more Google reviews
  Simple, allowed ways to get more genuine Google reviews, and what to avoid so your listing isn't penalised.
• How much does a small business website cost?
  What you actually pay for with a small business website: domain, hosting, design and updates, and what's a fair price.
• Shopify, Wix or WordPress: which suits a local business?
  Which website platform suits a local shop, takeaway or trade across the UK: Shopify, Wix or WordPress compared on cost, ease and selling online.