# Plan your business website.

Compare quotes, understand local SEO, choose a platform, and prepare for launch. These articles explain the decisions to make before hiring a web design team.

## [What should a Bay Area business website cost?](website-cost-bay-area/index.md)

[A practical way to compare website quotes: writing, page scope, integrations, ownership, maintenance, and the difference between a build and ongoing work.](website-cost-bay-area/index.md)

[Planning a website6 min read](website-cost-bay-area/index.md)

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## [Planning local SEO pages for a Bay Area business.](local-seo-without-doorway-pages/index.md)

[How a Bay Area service business can plan location content around real coverage, customer questions, and useful local evidence without producing doorway pages.](local-seo-without-doorway-pages/index.md)

[Being found locally6 min read](local-seo-without-doorway-pages/index.md)

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## [Astro or WordPress for your business website?](astro-or-wordpress/index.md)

[A business-focused comparison of Astro and WordPress: editing, interaction, integrations, maintenance, and the questions to ask before choosing a website platform.](astro-or-wordpress/index.md)

[Behind the build6 min read](astro-or-wordpress/index.md)

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## [Business website launch checklist.](website-launch-checklist/index.md)

[A practical launch review for a business website: real user tasks, mobile and keyboard checks, contact delivery, redirects, search visibility, and machine-readable content.](website-launch-checklist/index.md)

[Website launch7 min read](website-launch-checklist/index.md)

[Read the article](website-launch-checklist/index.md)

## Discuss the website you’re planning.

Share your current website, services, and requirements. We’ll help define the page plan, package, and any custom features.

[Discuss your website](../contact/index.md)