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PlaybookJul 2026 · 5 min

SEO Basics for a Small Hong Kong Business Website: Where to Start

A plain-English starter guide to search engine optimisation for Hong Kong shops and creators: what to fix first, how to think about keywords in two languages, and where local search wins.

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PlaybookJul 2026 · 5 min

How much does a website and online store cost in Hong Kong? (2026)

There is no single price, a simple site and a full online store can differ by five to ten times. What you pay depends on scope, not on which vendor you pick. Here is what actually drives the cost, and how to budget with confidence.

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PlaybookJul 2026 · 5 min

Print, laser, UV or embroidery: which method for your product?

Match the method to your material and the finish you want. Fabric wants embroidery or heat-transfer; wood and acrylic want laser or UV; rigid flat surfaces want flat-bed UV; paper and film want print plus die-cut. Here is how to choose, in plain terms.

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PlaybookJul 2026 · 5 min

Template, Shopify or custom: choosing a website platform in Hong Kong

Most businesses fit one of three: a template builder for a simple presence, a hosted platform like Shopify for a standard store, or custom development for anything unusual. Choose by how standard your needs are, not by what is trending.

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PlaybookJul 2026 · 5 min

How to prepare your artwork for printing, laser and embroidery

Send vector files (AI, SVG, PDF) where you can, high-resolution images (300 DPI) for photos, in the right colour mode, with fonts outlined. Getting the file right the first time saves days. Here is what each method needs.

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PlaybookJul 2026 · 6 min

Accepting online payments in Hong Kong: the methods and the fees

A Hong Kong store usually wants cards (via a platform like Stripe), plus local favourites: FPS, PayMe, and Alipay or WeChat Pay. Each has different fees and setup. You do not need them all, here is how to choose a sensible mix.

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PlaybookJul 2026 · 4 min

How long does it take to build a website or online store?

A landing page can take days, a brochure site about two weeks, a full online store four to eight weeks, and a custom platform longer. The real bottleneck is usually content, not code. Here is what actually drives the timeline.

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ProductMay 2026

Training the Mind Through Play: How Careiti Helps Kids and Elders

Attention, reaction, memory, the mind stays sharp when it is used. Careiti turns that into games people come back to.

InsightsApr 2026

Building AI That Actually Speaks Cantonese

Not just translation. Real cultural fluency. Here's how we trained YauMuNews to think in Hong Kong.

AnnouncementMar 2026

Introducing Talk2CS: Every Channel, One Voice

From the kiosk in your store to the WhatsApp chat your customers prefer, one AI CS platform to run it all.

Behind the ScenesFeb 2026

Inside B4D's Production Studio

Laser cutter, UV printer, embroidery machine. Why a software company owns a full fabrication studio.

ProductJan 2026

Phomory: The Memory Economy

Event photographers lose revenue every time a photo doesn't get purchased. Phomory changes the equation.

InsightsDec 2025

Hong Kong Tech in 2026: What We're Watching

Greater Bay Area integration, AI regulation, and the next wave of local SaaS. Our predictions for the year ahead.

Ideas, Stories& Updates.

SEO Basics for a Small Hong Kong Business Website: Where to Start

How much does a website and online store cost in Hong Kong? (2026)

Print, laser, UV or embroidery: which method for your product?

Template, Shopify or custom: choosing a website platform in Hong Kong

How to prepare your artwork for printing, laser and embroidery

Accepting online payments in Hong Kong: the methods and the fees

How long does it take to build a website or online store?

Training the Mind Through Play: How Careiti Helps Kids and Elders

Building AI That Actually Speaks Cantonese

Introducing Talk2CS: Every Channel, One Voice

Inside B4D's Production Studio

Phomory: The Memory Economy

Hong Kong Tech in 2026: What We're Watching

Ideas, Stories
& Updates.