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Agastya Bhadani
Founder & Lead AI Architect
Why Your Small Business Needs a Website in 2025 (And No, Your Instagram Doesn't Count)
Most small businesses are missing out on local search traffic because they rely on social media instead of a real website. Here's why that's a mistake and what to do about it.
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Why Your Small Business Needs a Website in 2025 (And No, Your Instagram Doesn't Count)
Most small businesses are missing out on local search traffic because they rely on social media instead of a real website. Here's why that's a mistake and what to do about it.
Agastya Bhadani
March 18, 2025
How We Got a Local Paint Store 15,000 Monthly Clicks (A Real Case Study)
A step-by-step breakdown of how we took Lohani Paints from 500 to 15,000 monthly Google clicks. The full technical playbook, no fluff.
Siohn Suh
February 28, 2025
What Is AI Automation? (Explained for People Who Don't Have CS Degrees)
AI automation isn't just for tech companies. Here's what it actually means for a local business, what tasks it can handle, and whether your business actually needs it.
Agastya Bhadani
March 5, 2025
Local SEO Explained Like You're Not a Tech Person (Because You Probably Aren't)
A no-jargon breakdown of local SEO what it is, what actually matters, and the specific steps that move the needle for local businesses.
Siohn Suh
February 12, 2025
5 Signs a Web Agency Is About to Overcharge You (Read This Before Signing Anything)
Before you sign a $10,000 website contract, know these five warning signs. Most small business owners don't know what to look for here's exactly what to watch out for.
Xander Liu
January 22, 2025
We Looked at 50 Small Business Websites. Here's What Almost All of Them Got Wrong.
After reviewing 50 real local business websites, the same problems keep showing up over and over. Here's what they are and how to fix them.
Will Morris
April 2, 2025
Why Fiverr Websites Usually Don't Work for Local Businesses (Honest Take)
A $200 Fiverr website sounds like a steal. Here's the honest breakdown of what you're actually getting, why it usually backfires for local businesses, and when it does make sense.
Xander Liu
March 25, 2025
How to Get More Google Reviews Without Being Weird About It
Google reviews are huge for local rankings but most businesses have no system for getting them. Here's a simple, non-awkward way to build review volume that actually works.
Siohn Suh
April 8, 2025
Your Website Has 3 Seconds to Make an Impression. Here's What to Do With Them.
Visitors decide whether to stay or leave your website in under 3 seconds. Here's exactly what needs to happen in that window to turn them into actual customers.
Agastya Bhadani
March 12, 2025
What It's Actually Like Working With Us (The Real Process, Not the Sales Pitch)
Most agencies describe their process in vague marketing language. Here's exactly what happens, step by step, when a local business works with Summit no fluff.
Xander Liu
April 15, 2025
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