The Kemafy journal
Notes from a Denver web studio
What a site should cost, how Front Range businesses win local search, and the build calls we would make again. Written by the people who ship the work, not a content farm.
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Website Maintenance: What It Includes and Costs
Website maintenance covers updates, backups, security, uptime monitoring and content edits. See what a good plan includes, what drives cost and red flags.
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How Long Does It Take to Build an App, and Cost?
Most business apps take 6 to 12 weeks to build. Android starts at $12,000 and iOS at $15,000, plus features. See the timeline, cost drivers and hidden fees.
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ADA Website Accessibility for US Small Businesses
Why ADA website accessibility matters for US small businesses, what WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 AA require, and a practical plan to find and fix barriers on your site.
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What Is AEO and GEO? How to Get Cited by AI Search
AEO and GEO help your business get quoted in ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews. Learn what they are and the steps that make content citable.
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Shopify vs WooCommerce vs Custom: Which to Pick?
Shopify, WooCommerce or a custom store? Compare costs, control, fees and upkeep for US retailers, and see which fits your catalog, team and growth plans.
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How to Choose a Web Design Company in Colorado
A 12-point checklist for hiring a Colorado web design company: ownership, pricing, SEO, accessibility, support and the red flags to catch before you sign.
07Core Web Vitals Explained for Business Owners
Core Web Vitals measure loading, responsiveness and visual stability. Learn the LCP, INP and CLS targets, how to check your site and what to fix first.
08Website vs Web App vs Mobile App: What You Need
Most small businesses need a website first; a web app fits logins and workflows, and a mobile app fits daily repeat use. How to choose, with real US prices.
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Local SEO for Denver Businesses: A Practical Guide
Rank in the Denver map pack: set up Google Business Profile properly, keep NAP data consistent, earn honest reviews and build pages for each area you serve.
Reader questions
About this journal.
01Who writes the articles in the Kemafy journal?
The designers, developers and search specialists who build client sites at our Denver studio write every article. Nothing is outsourced to a content mill, so the advice matches what we actually ship.
02I am pricing a new website. Which article should I read first?
Start with the US website pricing guide, then run the cost calculator. Our published range runs from $600 for a one-page mockup (the five-page Starter most businesses pick is $1,500) to $15,000 and up for a custom platform.
03Is the advice only useful for Denver businesses?
No. Many local-search examples come from the Front Range, but the guidance on cost, speed, accessibility and SEO applies to any business in the USA or Canada.
04What topics does the journal cover?
Website budgets, local SEO and Google Business Profile, Core Web Vitals, online stores, app planning and the build decisions behind real projects. Each piece aims to help an owner make one clear decision.
05Can I ask a question that no article answers yet?
Yes. Call or text +1 720 645 6094 or email info@kemafy.com, Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm Mountain Time. Good questions often become the next article.