Online stores
· 4 min read
How much does a Shopify website cost in Australia? (2026)
Shopify website cost in Australia, 2026: $56 a month on Basic, 1.7% + 30c a card sale, then a theme, apps and the build. Plus when it beats Etsy's fees.
Local marketing tips for Australian small businesses
Local marketing tips in plain English, from the studio that sets up Google Business Profiles, websites and Google Ads for local businesses.
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Websites
· 4 min read
Tradies on Google Maps: we checked 2,597 in Sydney
1 in 5 of the tradies on Google Maps we checked in Sydney's south and west had no website on their profile, and half of those had 1 review or none.
Google Business Profile
· 6 min read
Google Business Profile checklist for Australian businesses (2026)
A 10-step Google Business Profile checklist for Australian local businesses, so you can claim it, pick categories, set your service area and then get reviews.
Websites
· 7 min read
How much does a small business website cost in Australia? (2026)
Small business website cost in Australia, 2026: most pay $2,000 to $6,000. See prices by type, then running costs and what we charge.
Choosing help
· 2 min read
How to choose a local marketing company: 6 questions to ask
Six questions to ask before you hire a local marketing company, and the answers that should make you walk away. From a one-person studio.
Tracking
· 2 min read
How to track enquiries from Google
How to track enquiries from Google for a local business: the free numbers in your profile, website forms, one question on the phone and ad reports.
Google Ads
· 4 min read
Is Google Ads worth it for a local business?
Is Google Ads worth it for a local business? When it pays off, when to wait, what it costs and how to tell whether it's working.
What we write about
Every guide is about one job: getting more calls from Google. We cover Google Business Profile, websites, Google Ads, tracking, and how to choose someone to help, with the prices and the limits stated plainly. These local marketing tips don’t promise a ranking, because nobody can.
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