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News & Guides

Plain answers for small-business owners.

Guides on websites, AI and IT, written for owners rather than engineers, and news from RockNet Consulting. Each guide shows the date it was last checked.

Guides

Where to start, what things cost and what to ask before you sign.

Updated Oct 26, 2026 · 7 min read

Small-Business Website Hosting: A Where-to-Start Guide

The four ways a small business gets online, what each one asks of your time and skills, and the questions to ask before you sign.

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Updated Oct 22, 2026 · 4 min read

What Is AI, and What Can It Do for a Small Business?

What AI is without the hype, where it saves a small office real time, where it doesn't, and what "free" asks of your time.

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News

What's new at RockNet Consulting.

Posted Oct 22, 2026 · 1 min read

Free Website Reviews and a $50 Referral Credit

Ask for a free review of your current website, and earn a $50 bill credit for every business you refer.

Posted Oct 22, 2026 · 9 min read

The October PHP Security Flaw and What It Means for Your Website

Two critical flaws in PHP, the software behind most small-business websites, were made public this week. Here's what it means for your site and how I handle a fix like this.