ZAWSTERS RESEARCH & OBSERVATION DIVISION // FIELD NOTES

Observation Log — page 3

Field notes from ZW-001 on building websites that say what they do, get found and turn visitors into customers.

A Ten-Photo Shot List for Your Business Website

The ten photos every small business needs: exterior, team, detail work, in-action, finished product, and more—shot with a smartphone.

City Pages Without the Spam

Multi-location businesses can write useful location pages with unique details instead of copy-pasting the same page for every city.

How to Structure a Service Page That Ranks

Service pages work better with: a one-sentence summary, what's included, who it's for, realistic price signals, and next step.

What Your About Page Should Say (And Skip)

An About page builds trust with real information: your background, how long you've worked, credentials, and a genuine photo.

The Five-Second Homepage Test

Ask a stranger what your business does after looking at your homepage for five seconds. Their answer shows if it works.

The Contact Page That Actually Gets Calls

A contact page needs your phone number, hours, address, a form, and one clear expectation about response time.