Journal
Websites, Google and AI, explained for small business owners.
The real numbers and the reasoning, written for people who run a business and have ten minutes.
October 2026What should a small business website cost in Sydney in 2026?A plain guide to what Sydney small businesses pay for a website in 2026, what each price level buys, where the money goes, and the questions to ask before paying anyone, with Elsio's own prices as one point of reference.October 2026Why should a small business website be hand coded instead of WordPress?WordPress runs a large share of the web, but for a five page small business site it brings plugins, updates, security patches and weight you do not need. Here is what hand coding changes for speed, security, cost and ownership.October 2026What does an AI receptionist do for a tradie or a clinic, and when is it worth it?An AI receptionist answers the calls you cannot, takes the enquiry and puts it in your inbox. Here is what it does, what it must never do, what it costs and when a human is the better choice.