Resources
Free guides to grow your business online
Practical, plain-language guides from the Amber Mint team. Learn what a website should cost, how to plan one, how to show up on Google and how to make your marketing budget work harder, whether you work with us or not.
Start here
New to websites and digital marketing? These three guides answer the questions we hear most often from business owners.
The website planning checklist
Everything to prepare before you build or redesign a website: goals, pages, content, photos, SEO and launch.
How much does a website cost in Canada?
Real price ranges, what affects the total and how to compare quotes from different agencies.
Website and marketing FAQ
Straight answers about timelines, ownership, hosting, SEO, payments and how we work.
Websites and design
A website is the foundation of almost every marketing channel. These guides help you plan one that brings in customers.
Getting found on Google
Most customers search before they buy. These guides explain how search and local rankings work and what you can improve yourself.
Branding and storytelling
A strong brand makes every other marketing dollar work harder. Start with these:
Advertising and social media
Paid ads and social media can bring customers quickly when they are set up well. These guides show you how to spend wisely.
Marketing strategy
Big-picture thinking for owners planning the next year of growth.
Guides for your industry
Every industry has its own customers and questions. Our industry guides explain the pages, features and marketing that work best in each field.
Dental clinics
Treatment pages, booking and local SEO.
Health clinics
Physio, chiro, massage and naturopathy.
Salons and spas
Galleries, menus and 24/7 booking.
Restaurants and cafes
Menus, reservations and ordering.
Contractors and trades
Service areas, galleries and quotes.
Real estate
Listings, neighbourhoods and seller leads.
Have a question we have not answered?
Call us at (416) 477-6373 or send a message. We are happy to answer questions about websites, SEO, ads and branding, even if you are not ready to start a project. New articles are added to our blog regularly.
How to use these guides
If you are planning a new website, start with the website planning checklist and our guide to website costs. They will help you set a budget, list the pages you need and compare quotes fairly.
If you already have a website but not enough customers, begin with the Google Business Profile tips. Most local businesses can improve their map rankings in an afternoon. Then read our SEO and advertising guides to decide where to invest next.
If your marketing feels scattered, our guide to finding a trusted agency explains what to look for, and our monthly plans show how one team can handle everything for a single price.
Our services
When you are ready for help, these pages explain exactly what we do and what it costs:
- Website design and development: $300 per page
- SEO services: $1,550 per month
- Paid advertising: $400 per campaign
- Social media management
- Branding and logo design: logos from $550
- Email marketing
- Motion graphics and video
- 3D modeling and rendering
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Still have a question? Call (416) 477-6373 or send us a message. We reply quickly and in plain language.
Are these guides really free?
Yes. All of our guides are free to read, with no sign-up required.
Can I use the website checklist with another agency?
Of course. The checklist helps you prepare for any website project and compare quotes fairly.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes. Call us or send a message and we will answer your questions and suggest next steps, with no obligation.
How often do you publish new articles?
We add new articles to our blog regularly and update our guides as search engines and ad platforms change.
Can you review my current website?
Yes. We can look at your website and tell you what is working, what is not and what we would change first.
Ready to put these ideas to work?
Call us or send a message. We will help you decide what to do first and give you a clear price.