The Oddie blog
Practical guides for local businesses in New Jersey: getting found on Google, getting more bookings, and getting the most from your website.
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Domain names for small businesses: how to choose one, and make sure you own it
How to pick a good one, what it costs, and the one mistake that can cost you your address online.
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How to get more Google reviews (without breaking the rules)
Easy ways to ask, how to answer the bad ones, and the rules that can get reviews removed.
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A custom cake builder for your bakery website: how it works and what to include
Let customers design their cake, see the price and send you a complete order, instead of twenty messages in your DMs.
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Websites for dog groomers and dog trainers: what to include
The sections that turn a visitor into a booking, for grooming salons, mobile groomers and trainers.
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Google My Business services in New Jersey: what's included and what it costs
What a Google My Business service does, what you can do yourself for free, what it costs, and how to spot a bad offer.
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Online booking for small businesses: is it worth it?
What online booking changes day to day, what to look for in a tool, and when you're better off without it.
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How much does a website cost for a small business in New Jersey?
DIY builders, freelancers, agencies and monthly plans compared, with the yearly costs nobody mentions upfront.
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Instagram or a website: what does a local business really need?
Instagram is great for showing your work. Here's what it can't do, and why the two work best together.
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How to show up on Google Maps: a step-by-step guide for New Jersey businesses
Set up your free Google Business Profile, fill it in properly, and grow your reviews, step by step.