ALAN JOURNAL / INSIGHTS

Good thinking.
Practical next steps.

Guides to positioning, shop optimisation, social media and launching your brand.

Shopify & budget

How much does it cost to have a Shopify store built?

Setup, platform and ongoing support: separate one-time project costs from recurring expenses and compare proposals clearly.

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Web design & planning

What does a professional small-business website cost?

What a website proposal should include, which services affect the price and why ongoing costs need a separate budget.

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Brand strategy

Before buying reach, sharpen your offer.

Four decisions that give your next marketing actions direction.

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E-commerce

Make more of your shop traffic.

How to review the purchase journey before increasing ad spend.

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Social media

A content system that works day to day.

Move from spontaneous posts to a clear editorial rhythm.

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Business launch

Your first brand roadmap.

Build your offer, presence and operations in a sensible order.

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