The Den
Web development, design & digital marketing insights
Actionable guides and expert advice to help you make smarter decisions about your website, your SEO, and growing your business online.
- 5 min readAI search
How to Get Your Business Cited by ChatGPT and AI Search
AI assistants now answer the questions people used to type into Google. Here is how they pick which businesses to name, and how to become one of them.
- 5 min readLocal SEO
Why Your Business Is Not Showing Up on Google Maps
The Map Pack drives the highest-intent local searches. Here is why local businesses get left out of it, and the fixes that actually move the needle.
- 5 min readPricing & comparisons
How Much Does a Website Cost in Raleigh, NC?
Real price ranges for a website in Raleigh and the Triangle, what sits behind each tier, and the ongoing costs most quotes leave out entirely.
- 3 min readLocal SEO
How to Choose a Web Developer in the Triangle
Hiring a web developer in Raleigh, Durham, or Cary? Here is what to look for, the questions to ask, and the red flags to avoid before you sign.
- 3 min readPricing & comparisons
What Actually Drives the Cost of a Custom Website
Website quotes vary wildly because cost is driven by scope, not page count. Here are the real factors that move the price of a custom website up or down.
- 3 min readPricing & comparisons
Next.js vs WordPress for a Small-Business Website
A practical, honest comparison of Next.js and WordPress for small businesses — what each does well, and how to choose the right one for your site.