Independent by design · Northern New Jersey

2007

Building websites and working with businesses since

  • 1 person accountable for your project
  • NJ local focus, remote reach

Get found locally. Give people a reason to choose you.

Local SEO and WordPress websites for Northern New Jersey businesses. Clearer content, a stronger first impression, and an easier path to the next call.

5 of 5 Scorecards left this week

What I can help with

Get found. Earn trust. Make it easy to act.

Start with the service you need now. Design, content, development, and local visibility work together as your business grows.

  • Portfolio screenshot of Google Maps showing Johanna Clark Hair in Georgia

    Local SEO

    Show up with the right information when people search for what you do.

    • Google Business Profile review
    • Service and location content
    • Technical and on-page priorities
    Explore local SEO
  • ELEV8 Football website displayed on a desktop monitor

    WordPress design

    Give your business a website that explains the offer and makes the next step obvious.

    • Custom design and clear navigation
    • Mobile layouts and accessible forms
    • Editable content and launch support
    Explore web design
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    Website improvements

    Keep what works. Fix the things getting in the way of an inquiry.

    • Website and content review
    • Speed and usability fixes
    • Clear calls to action
    Improve my website

The opportunity

Your next customer is already looking.

They are comparing businesses, checking reviews, and deciding who looks credible. Your website needs to answer three questions quickly: can you help, do you serve their area, and how do they get started?

I connect the pieces: useful service pages, accurate local business information, thoughtful design, and contact paths that work on a phone. You get a practical plan and someone who can do the work.

ELEV8 Football website displayed on a desktop monitor
ELEV8 Football website mockup from my design portfolio.

How it works

Clear steps. No guessing.

  1. 01

    Start with the Scorecard

    Send me your website and the area you serve. I review the gaps in your site and local visibility.

  2. 02

    Agree on the priorities

    We choose the work that makes sense for your goals, budget, and current website.

  3. 03

    Build, improve, measure

    I put the agreed changes in place and explain what changed, why it matters, and what to review next.

Chris Hurst, WordPress developer and local SEO consultant in Wharton, New Jersey

Meet Chris Hurst

The person you talk to is the person doing the work.

I am a WordPress developer, UX/UI designer, and local SEO consultant based in Wharton, New Jersey. I have been working with businesses since 2007.

I bring design, development, and search together so you do not have to coordinate three different people to improve one website.

  • Since 2007 Hands-on website experience
  • Wharton, NJ Based in Morris County
More about Chris

In a client’s words

Work that makes a difference.

  • The website looks sharp, we’re ranking higher on Google, and the inquiries just keep rolling in.

    Gary Pettengell Owner, Gary The Trainer

Straight answers

Before you ask.

  • Do I need a new website?

    Not always. I review what you have first. If targeted fixes can solve the problem, I will recommend them before a rebuild.

  • Can you guarantee first place on Google?

    No. Rankings depend on competition, relevance, proximity, and other factors outside any consultant’s control. I focus on sound improvements and reporting you can understand.

  • Do you work outside Northern New Jersey?

    Yes. Northern New Jersey is my local focus, and I also work remotely with businesses elsewhere in the US.

  • What happens after I request a Scorecard?

    I review your website and local search presence, then email you the findings and recommended next steps. A follow-up conversation is optional.

  • Will I work directly with you?

    Yes. You work directly with Chris on the scope, priorities, and delivery. You will know who is responsible for the work.

Your next step

Find out what is holding you back.

Start with a free Scorecard. Get a clear view of your website, local visibility, and the fixes worth making first.