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Plain-English tips on websites, SEO, and running a small business online in Kansas City. No jargon, no fluff, just the stuff that helps you make a better call.

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Web Design

How Much Does a Website Cost in Kansas City?

Wondering what a website really costs in Kansas City? Here are honest 2026 ranges for small business sites, and the things that actually move the price up or down.

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Web Design

Web Design in Kansas City: Do You Need a Static Site or a CMS?

Meet TJ Slade, your Kansas City web designer, and get a plain-English answer to the first question I ask every client: does your business need a static site or a CMS?

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Web design & development

How to build a site that actually works for your business, and what separates a good one from a template.

SEO & getting found

Plain-English ways to show up when Kansas City customers search for what you do.

Pricing & planning

What a website really costs, how to budget for it, and how to avoid paying for things you'll never use.

Running a business online

Practical tips on content, email, and turning your website into something that brings in real work.

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