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N° 09The Library — Current IssueVOL. 2026

Field notes from the studio.

Practical writing on web, SEO and growth - filed weekly. Built from real client work, not theory. Read what we ship.

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N° 09aThe Lead — Featured

This week, on the front page.

Abstract editorial sculpture of a matte black browser window standing upright like a storefront, its frame and address bar outlined in glowing violet neonIssue 081
Business13 min read

Does My Small Business Actually Need a Website in 2026?

Does a small business still need a website in 2026 when you have social media and a Google profile? An honest answer for Canadian owners - when a site is essential, when it can wait, and what it really does for you.

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N° 09bThe Bulletin — Recent Issues

Recently filed.

  1. The Complete Google Business Profile Guide for Canadian Small Businesses (2026)

    Marketing

    How to set up, optimise, and get the most from your Google Business Profile in 2026 - is it free, how to create it, what Profile strength means, and how to audit and fix common problems.

    Filed
    Length
    15 min read

  2. Is SEO Worth It in 2026? (And Is SEO Still Relevant in the Age of AI Search?)

    Marketing

    Is SEO worth it in 2026 - and is it still relevant now that AI Overviews and ChatGPT answer questions directly? An honest ROI breakdown for Canadian small businesses.

    Filed
    Length
    12 min read

  3. How Long Does Local SEO Take to Work? A Realistic 2026 Timeline

    Marketing

    How long local SEO really takes to work in 2026 - a month-by-month timeline, what moves first, what takes longest, and the factors that speed up or slow down your results.

    Filed
    Length
    12 min read

  4. How Much Does SEO Cost in Canada in 2026? (Real Pricing, No Sales Pitch)

    Marketing

    A transparent guide to SEO pricing in Canada for 2026 - monthly retainers, one-time projects, local SEO costs, what you actually pay for, and how to avoid the cheap-SEO trap.

    Filed
    Length
    13 min read

  5. How Much Does a Website Cost in Canada in 2026? An Honest Price Breakdown

    Design

    What a website really costs in Canada in 2026 - DIY builders, freelancers, custom studios, and larger builds, what drives the price, and how to tell which tier your business actually needs.

    Filed
    Length
    13 min read

  6. The Okanagan Business Guide to Web Design and SEO in 2026

    Strategy

    A valley-wide guide to web design and SEO for Okanagan businesses in 2026 - from Vernon to Penticton, what it takes to rank locally, convert visitors, and choose the right studio. The pillar guide for every Okanagan market we serve.

    Filed
    Length
    13 min read
N° 09cThe Archive — Back Issues

Back catalogue.

Older field notes - same shelf, same studio. Filed by issue number, newest first.

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