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The questions owners ask before they hire anyone, answered with sources.
What things cost, what the platforms charge, what the rules are. Short, plain, and cited, so you can decide without a sales call.
· Photography · Costs
What a food photographer costs in Orange County
Food photographer costs in Orange County and LA for 2026: half-day vs full-day, per-image vs unlimited, licensing, delivery-app crops and video add-ons.
Read· Local search · Checklist
Google Business Profile checklist for restaurants
A 2026 Google Business Profile checklist for restaurants and local shops: categories, hours, menu link, photos, posts, Q&A, review rules, and AI answers.
Read· Ads · Costs
Facebook, TikTok and Google ad costs in Orange County
What Meta, TikTok and Google ads cost an Orange County local business: ad spend vs. fees, the $1,500/month floor, a two-week test, what to track.
Read· Websites · Comparison
Owner.com vs Toast vs Popmenu vs Square: who owns what
What restaurants pay for Owner.com, Toast, Popmenu, Square Online or a site they own: monthly fees, guest fees, contracts, and who keeps the data.
Read· Websites · Accessibility
Restaurant website ADA lawsuits in California
787 website ADA suits hit California in 2025 on one tracker, up 62%, with restaurants near the top. The $4,000 Unruh floor and a six-item self-check.
Read· Websites · Costs
What a restaurant website costs in Orange County
What a restaurant website costs in Orange County in 2026: free builders, Toast, Popmenu, Owner and Square vs custom build, with a two-year worked example.
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