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Plain answers before you hire anyone
Guides for owners planning a website: what to gather, what it costs, and what each industry needs to sell online.
Commerce7 vs WineDirect for a Canadian winery
Commerce7 and WineDirect both run wine clubs, stores, and tasting room sales. Compare 2026 prices, Canadian tax handling, and the fit for a BC winery.
How a winery can get more tasting room bookings
More tasting room bookings start before guests arrive. Make booking quick, show up in search, cut no shows, and turn each visit into a club member.
What every winery website needs to sell wine direct
A winery website should sell bottles, grow the wine club, and fill the tasting room. Use this checklist to find what your site is missing, page by page.
What content you need before a web designer starts your website
Late content is the top reason a website launch slips. Gather your text, photos, brand files, business details, and logins before design begins.
How to redesign a website without losing search rankings
A redesign can drop your Google rankings if URLs, content, and redirects change without a plan. Use this checklist before, during, and after launch.
How to write a website design brief for an agency
A website design brief tells an agency what you need before the first call. What to include, from goals and audience to pages, budget, and approvals.