The RunCabin Blog
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
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
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
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
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
"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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