The RunCabin Blog

Websites and leads,
explained straight.

No-nonsense answers for local business owners - what things should cost, what you actually need, and where the fine print bites. Written by the team that builds done-for-you small-business websites.

For new owners · June 12, 2026

Is a Google Business Profile enough, or do you need a website?

Your Google profile gets you noticed - your website gets you chosen. What each one does, and why Google shutting off its free websites in 2024 changed the answer.

Buying guide · June 12, 2026

How much does a small-business website cost in 2026?

Real numbers for DIY builders, home-services website companies, and CRM bundles - plus the setup fees, contracts, and "cancel and lose your site" clauses in the fine print.

For working contractors · June 12, 2026

Angi and Thumbtack lead fees: why contractors burn out on paying per lead

Shared leads, ghost leads, denied refunds - what pros report in their own words, and the owned-channel setup that makes the meter optional.

For new owners · June 12, 2026

Just licensed? How new contractors get their first customers

The five-move playbook for brand-new plumbers, electricians, painters, and contractors - all free or cheap, all compounding, no bought leads required.

How it works · June 12, 2026

What is an AI-editable website? (And why it beats a page builder)

"AI website" can mean a one-time draft, a ticket queue, or a site you change by asking. The differences - and the next step: sites your AI assistant can manage directly.

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