Straight answers for Nantucket business owners
Websites, pricing, Google, photography, and the off-season, written by someone who grew up here and builds this stuff for a living.
Pricing · September 20, 2026
How Much Does a Website Cost on Nantucket? Real 2026 Numbers
What a small business website actually costs on Nantucket in 2026, from DIY Squarespace to custom builds, with the island-specific line items most quotes leave out.
Hiring · September 20, 2026
12 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Web Designer on Nantucket
A checklist of twelve questions Nantucket business owners should ask any web designer before signing, covering ownership, process, ongoing costs, and the red flags that mean walk away.
Hiring · September 20, 2026
Nantucket Web Designer vs Off-Island Agency: What Actually Changes
A candid comparison of hiring a Nantucket-born web designer versus an off-island agency, including where local knowledge matters, where agencies win, and how to check who is really on the island.
Local SEO · September 20, 2026
A Local SEO Playbook for Nantucket Businesses
A practical local SEO guide for Nantucket small businesses covering Google Business Profile, citations, on-page basics, reviews, and the island-specific keywords that actually get searched.
Pricing · September 20, 2026
Squarespace vs Wix vs Custom: Which Is Right for a Nantucket Small Business?
An honest comparison of Squarespace, Wix, and custom-built websites for Nantucket small businesses, including who should DIY and where templates break down.
Seasonal · September 20, 2026
The Off-Season Is Website Season: A Nantucket Timeline from Stroll to Daffodil
A month-by-month plan for Nantucket businesses to redesign and launch a website between Christmas Stroll and Daffodil Festival, before the summer season begins.
Photography · September 20, 2026
Website Photography vs Stock Photos: Why Nantucket Businesses Cannot Fake It
Why stock photography fails Nantucket businesses, what a half-day brand shoot should cover, and how to plan photography for a website that visitors and Google both trust.
Industry Guides · September 20, 2026
Restaurant Websites on Nantucket: Menus, Hours, and Reservations Done Right
How Nantucket restaurants should handle menus, seasonal hours, reservations, and photography on their websites so hungry visitors actually show up.
Industry Guides · September 20, 2026
Direct Bookings for Nantucket Rentals: Building a Site That Beats Airbnb Fees
How Nantucket short-term rental owners can build a direct booking website that cuts platform fees, keeps repeat guests, and stays compliant with the island's rental registry.
Industry Guides · September 20, 2026
Boat Charter Websites That Book: Lessons from Nantucket Harbor
What Nantucket fishing and sailing charter websites need to convert visitors into bookings, from captain photos and meeting spots to deposits and weather policies.
Industry Guides · September 20, 2026
Landscaping and Caretaking Websites: Your Real Customer Is Searching from Boston
Why Nantucket landscaping, caretaking, and property services websites should be written for off-island homeowners, and what those homeowners look for before they call.
Industry Guides · September 20, 2026
Websites for Nantucket Artists and Galleries: Selling Without Losing the Gallery Relationship
How Nantucket artists and galleries should structure a website that shows work, sells or inquires, ships off-island, and keeps gallery relationships intact, with notes on Instagram versus an owned site.
Industry Guides · September 20, 2026
Nonprofit Websites on Nantucket: Donations, Volunteers, and Grant Credibility
What Nantucket nonprofits need from a website to pass a funder's scrutiny, make donations effortless, recruit volunteers, and stay accessible, without an agency budget.
Local SEO · September 20, 2026
Google Business Profile for Seasonal Nantucket Businesses: Hours, Closures, and Reopening
Step-by-step guide for Nantucket seasonal businesses to set hours, mark winter closures without being listed as permanently closed, and reopen strong on Google Business Profile.
Seasonal · September 20, 2026
Marketing a Nantucket Business in the Off-Season
How Nantucket seasonal businesses can use January through March to build an email list, refresh their website, and capture spring bookings from off-island planners.