The BBH Blog

Tips, insights, and straight talk about building a web presence that actually works for your business.

Why Your Business Still Needs a Website in 2026 (Yes, Even with Social Media)

Social media is rented land. Algorithms change, accounts get suspended, reach drops overnight. A website is the only digital asset you truly own. Here's why it matters more than ever — and what a good one should actually do for your business.

Template vs. Custom Website: The Real Cost Nobody Talks About

Templates look cheap upfront. But between plugins, workarounds, and the redesign you'll need in 18 months, the total cost of ownership tells a different story.

What Actually Makes a Website Convert? 7 Principles We Use on Every Build

A beautiful website that doesn't generate leads is just expensive art. Here are the 7 conversion principles baked into every BBH project — and how to apply them yourself.

SEO for Small Businesses: The Only 5 Things That Actually Matter

Forget keyword stuffing and black-hat tricks. For local and small businesses, SEO success comes down to five fundamentals. Get these right and Google does the rest.

Website Cost Comparison 2026: Wix vs Squarespace vs WordPress vs Free vs Agency

Honest three-year cost comparison of every realistic small-business website option in 2026. Real prices, real bundling, real time costs — no marketing spin.

How Much Does a Business Website Cost in 2026? (Real Numbers)

The honest range is $0 to $50,000+ depending on six decisions. Here's the full price grid, what each tier delivers, and how to pick the right one for your business.

Free Website for Small Business: Who Actually Builds Them in 2026 (And the Catch in Each)

Six routes call themselves "free" in 2026. Four cost you more than paying upfront would. Here's the honest breakdown — what each one really costs, and the only one that does what it says.

Cheap Website Hosting in 2026: The Honest Math on $1, $5, $20, and $129 Plans

Cheap hosting ranges from $12/year to $300+/year — but the headline price is rarely what you pay. Here's the honest math on every tier, what each excludes, and the cheapest plan that actually works.

The Best Restaurant Website Builder in 2026 — Free, Live in 24 Hours

The best restaurant website builder is the one tuned for what restaurants actually need: mobile-first menus, click-to-call, Google Maps, ordering. Free to build, $129/year for hosting + domain.

Can You Build a Free Website with ChatGPT in 2026? Yes — Here's the Catch

Yes, you can build a free website with ChatGPT, Claude, Lovable, or Bolt. The AI part is free. Hosting, security, conversion, and maintenance are not. Honest comparison vs a managed AI website service.