How to get a website for a small business in Modesto and Stanislaus County

1. Decide what the site must do

Most small local businesses need a site that does three things: says what you do, shows where you work, and makes it easy to call or ask for a quote. Write those down before you talk to anyone. It keeps the job small and the price fair.

2. Gather what you already have

• Your business name, phone number and email
• The cities you serve (for example Modesto, Ceres, Turlock, Riverbank, Oakdale, Manteca)
• Your services or products, with prices or 'starts at' prices if you share them
• A few real photos of your work, if you have them
• Your logo, if you have one (you can launch without one)

3. Pick a web address

A short .com with your business name is easiest to remember. Make sure the domain is registered in your name, so you keep it if you change builders. A domain usually costs about $12 to $20 a year.

4. Choose who builds it

You have three common choices:

• Do it yourself with a website builder. Cheapest in money, but it takes your time, and there is usually a monthly fee.
• Hire a local designer. Best if you want in-person meetings or custom features. Local starter sites are often listed from about $500 to $750, custom sites more.
• Use a done-for-you online service, like Nora at TaskStaffed. Lower one-time price, all online, no meetings.

5. Set up your Google Business Profile too

Many local customers find you on Google Maps before they ever see your website. Create or claim your free Google Business Profile, add your service area and hours, and link it to your new site.

6. Check it on your phone before it goes live

Open every page on your phone. Tap the phone number, send yourself a test message through the form, and read the prices. Fix anything wrong before you share the link.

Where Nora fits

Nora is TaskStaffed's Business Builder. She's AI, and everything happens online. You fill out a short form, Nora builds the site, and nothing goes public until you approve the preview. Starter is $399 one-time (founding price $299 for early orders) and Pro is $899. That includes your own .com for the first year, registered to you, and hosting with no monthly fee. We can't promise sales, traffic or income.

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