Notes on web design, AI & automation.
Cite-able explainers with real numbers and real frameworks. Written for small business owners trying to figure out what to actually do — not vendor pitch dressed up as advice.
How much does a small business website cost in 2026?
Five price tiers, what each delivers, and the hidden costs nobody talks about. From $16/mo DIY through $50K+ enterprise, with real examples at each level.
TimelinesHow long does it take to build a small business website in 2026?
Why agency timelines are 8–16 weeks, why AI-assisted shops ship in 1–3, and what actually slows projects down (it's not engineering).
AIAI for small businesses in 2026: 7 things that actually work
Concrete use cases with real costs ($0.005 per Claude API call, etc.), what doesn't work, and the test every AI feature should pass.
StrategyAutomation first, then AI. The order matters.
The 4-level automation maturity model. Why AI fails when it's bolted onto chaos. The real Bearcat HQ → Bearcat Estimator progression.
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