The Curbside Blog

Straight answers about websites, Google, and getting more jobs. Written for the trades, no jargon.

How Many Google Reviews Do You Need to Win More Jobs?

The honest answer on how many Google reviews a local service business needs, why recent reviews beat big totals, and how to get more without being annoying.

August 29, 2026

Why Is My Business Website Not Showing Up on Google?

Your website not showing on Google usually comes down to five fixable things. Here's how to check each one in under 20 minutes, no SEO agency needed.

August 29, 2026

What Is Local SEO, and Does Your Small Business Need It?

Local SEO explained in plain English for trades and service businesses: what actually moves the needle, what you can skip, and how to start this week.

August 28, 2026

Website Builder vs Web Designer: Which Fits a Trade?

Should you DIY your site on Wix or hire someone? An honest breakdown of website builder vs web designer for plumbers, landscapers, and other trades.

August 28, 2026

Why Am I Losing Jobs to Competitors Who Seem Worse Than Me?

Losing jobs to competitors with worse work? It's usually speed, proof, and visibility, not skill. Here's what they're doing that you're not, and how to fix it.

August 27, 2026

What Pages Does a Contractor Website Actually Need?

A no-fluff breakdown of the contractor website pages that actually win jobs, the ones you can skip, and how to build them in a weekend.

August 27, 2026

How to Set Up a Google Business Profile the Right Way

A step-by-step Google Business Profile setup guide for plumbers, landscapers, cleaners, and other trades. What actually matters, and what you can skip.

August 26, 2026

How Much Should a Small Business Website Cost?

Real numbers on small business website cost in 2025: what's fair, what's overpriced, what you can skip, and how to tell a good deal from a bad one.

August 26, 2026

How Local Businesses Get Leads Without Paying for Ads

Free leads for local businesses come from Google Business Profile, reviews, referrals, and a site that actually converts. Here's the order to do it in.

August 25, 2026

Does a Plumber Really Need a Website in 2026?

Honest answer from someone who builds sites for trades: when a plumber website actually wins jobs, when it doesn't, and what it needs to do to earn its keep.

August 25, 2026

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