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Need strategy-driven SEO and/or Google Ads services for your small to midsize business, e-commerce store or startup idea? *2025 update: see my process, reviews + more at my Wordpress site, PathDigitalServices.com: pathdigitalservices.com/consulting/. NOTE: I offer limited-scope engagements through Upwork, with ongoing SEO available off-platform (covered by my consulting LLC).* Through an initial strategy, audit & implementation "package", this lean, project-based SEO consulting approach can offer your business the best value as both: A) tailored to your specific needs, and B) contained in scope to help inform marketing budgets. While it's 100% custom work, keyword research is always a strong focus to unlock opportunities. Built on 15+ years of experience including *hundreds* of websites and client scenarios, my consultancy Path Digital is 5-star reviewed because I understand the time, effort & dedication that sustainably minded SEO requires. By doing this the right (ethical) way, I can take your online presence to the next level by delivering immediate results AND setting you up for long-term sustained growth. Think big! **Competitive Advantage** With Google's latest algo updates and big-picture focus on quality, a successful SEO plan requires: an expert diagnosis of your site’s specific needs to boost Google indexing; platform-specific expertise (including WordPress, Shopify + more); an ability to create great content that encourages website clicks, linking & engagement; an eye for optimal site structure; a strategic understanding of what it actually takes to move the needle (e.g., onsite authority tactics, Schema markup, mobile usability, speed)... it’s both all of the above, and specific to your search market and site situation. There's not one single SEO tactic that works above all else. Rather, quality work and a pro-level understanding of Google's algorithm is what will separate you from competitors. See my website for all client reviews going back to 2015 as well as case studies. There's a right way to do SEO – it's all about quality work. I can work within just about any budget and provide a free labor estimate, so message me here on Upwork today!

Most businesses don’t really have a revenue problem - they have a broken marketing system. For 21+ years I've worked closely with founders to turn their scattered marketing efforts into structured, revenue-generating funnels and CRM systems, primarily across financial services, real estate, private equity, and B2B SaaS service industries. If your leads aren’t converting into sales, your CRM is all over the place, or you have zero insight into how your marketing is performing, I identify the gaps and fix them. If you don’t have efforts in place yet, I build the entire infrastructure from the ground up - structured, automated, and designed to scale as you grow. I'm an expert in building and fixing systems, but because of my decades-long marketing background, I'm also able to develop the right marketing strategies and assets to drive qualified traffic into them. My work blends systems thinking with behavioral and conversion psychology - utilizing the underlying drivers of human decision-making that influence lead behavior, follow-through, and ultimately, sales. ➜ My Core Focus: - Optimizing your CRM system (GoHighLevel, HubSpot, Zoho) to create a clear, intentional path from lead to sale - Designing workflow automations and follow-up nurture sequences that effortlessly move leads toward conversion - Establishing clear reporting and attribution systems so you know exactly what is generating revenue - and where you are throwing money away - Identifying drop-off points, bottlenecks, and conversion gaps across the funnel - Cleaning up CRM architecture, field mapping, lead routing, lead scoring, and data organization - Connecting your entire software ecosystem to the CRM so data flows seamlessly into one centralized view - Compiling documentation and video trainings so your entire team follows the same processes consistently ➜ Marketing Strategy & Execution: - Refining messaging and offers so your value is clear and differentiated - Building clean websites, landing pages, email templates, ads, and assets that support conversion - Managing paid campaigns (Meta, Google) with proper tracking and follow-through - Developing additional inbound/outbound lead generation strategies aligned with your revenue goals Clients appreciate my structured approach, attention to detail, and ability to quickly bring clarity and momentum to complex situations. So, if something feels off or isn’t converting the way it should, I’m happy to take a look and point you in the right direction! - Jen

I'm Brandon, a full-stack developer who builds websites, web applications, and SaaS products for B2B companies that want a developer who thinks like an operator, not just an order-taker. Most of my work falls into three areas: Custom web applications and SaaS products. Full-stack builds from MVP through scale, including the database design, integrations, and infrastructure decisions that determine whether a product survives its first 100 customers. I've built complete vertical SaaS products solo, including product, marketing site, payments, and the entire stack, so I understand what it takes to ship something that actually works in the real world. WordPress development for B2B and marketing-driven businesses. Custom themes and plugins, third-party API integrations, performance optimization, and the kind of technical SEO work that actually moves rankings instead of checking boxes. I've worked on everything from professional services sites and lead-generation builds to 5,000+ product eCommerce solutions, and I've spent enough time inside WordPress to know when it's the right tool and when you're better off with something else. Technology that supports sales, marketing, and operations. CRM integrations, marketing automation, analytics dashboards, internal tools, and the connective tissue that lets non-technical teams move faster. This is where my background really pays off, because I've run marketing for a B2B SaaS company while shipping the code, so I understand both sides of the conversation. Beyond the build: What makes me different from most developers on Upwork is that I haven't only built products. I've been responsible for the business outcomes they drive. I've led marketing and sales growth for companies across multiple industries (both B2B and B2C), owned operational technology end-to-end, and personally set up and managed the email campaigns, paid ad campaigns, and marketing automation that the systems I build are meant to support. That experience changes how I approach client work. When you describe a feature, I'm thinking about how it affects your conversion rate, your sales cycle, your support load, and your operational overhead, because I've been the person responsible for all of those numbers. When you ask me to build a landing page or a CRM integration or an email-capture flow, I'm not guessing what marketers need. I've been the marketer. Most developers can build what you ask for. Fewer can tell you whether you're asking for the right thing. What clients tell me sets me apart: I think about why we're building something before I write code. When you describe a business problem, I'm not waiting for you to translate it into a spec. I'll often push back on the spec. That makes me a better fit for founders and operators who want a technical partner, and a worse fit for clients who want a pair of hands to execute exactly what's in the ticket. I'm also unusual in that I can talk shop with both the marketing team and the engineering team, which matters more than people realize on projects where the two have to actually work together. Who I work best with: Small to mid-sized B2B companies, with particular strength in SaaS, professional services, and compliance-heavy industries Founders building their first or second product Marketing, sales, and operations leaders who need a technical partner who can also think strategically B2B teams that have tried to hire a "WordPress person" and realized they actually need someone more senior Tech I work in daily: PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, WordPress (deep), MongoDB, MySQL, REST APIs, and the various platforms and integrations that connect them. How I work: I take on a small number of clients at a time so each project gets real attention. Most start as a defined project and grow into something longer-term once we've built trust. That's the model I'm built for. If your project is a strong fit, I can usually start within a week. If you're looking for the cheapest developer on Upwork, I'm not the right person. If you want a technical partner who'll treat your business like one, push back when it matters, and ship work that holds up, let's talk.

Hi, I'm Nick, a senior project manager and operations lead with 10+ years of experience running projects for federal research institutions, major universities, large corporations, startups, and nonprofits. That range means I've seen how organizations of every size actually operate, and I can step into your team, learn your systems, and start moving things forward in days, not weeks. What I do best: I take ownership of the moving parts (projects, timelines, tools, people, and processes) so you can stay focused on growth. Clients keep me around for years, with my longest engagements running 3,000+ hours, because I'm consistent, detail-oriented, and easy to work with. Core strengths: - Project & operations management: planning, tracking, delegation, and reporting across teams of any size - Systems & tools: I've worked in almost every major platform, including Asana, ClickUp, Monday, Jira, Trello, Notion, Airtable, and Confluence. Whatever your stack is, I already know it or will master it fast. - CRM & automation: GoHighLevel, HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho, and Zapier for lead tracking, funnels, and workflow automation - Executive support: calendar, inbox, expense reporting, research, hiring support, customer service - Events & media: Zoom webinars for 200+ attendees, OBS, livestream production, video editing (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut), and design (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) - Web & e-commerce: WordPress, Wix, and Shopify content and updates Why clients choose me: ✔ Highly available: I respond within 0-4 hours and can flex my schedule around your time zone and deadlines ✔ High performing: top 1% of Upwork freelancers (Top Rated Plus), with a perfect Job Success Score across hundreds of contracts ✔ Adaptable: from a single executive needing support to a full team needing an ops backbone, I fit the role you need If you want someone who manages the systems, the tools, and the details while you focus on the bigger picture, send me a message. I'm available now and happy to start with a quick call to see if we're a fit. - Nick

I am a versatile data specialist with extensive design experience. I believe that it's not only important to have robust, quantitative solutions, but ones that are easy to understand, use, and communicate. I have experience helping small companies build databases and automations that fit their unique needs. My experience in various programming languages, data management tools, and creative software helps me see a project's bigger picture, and my interdisciplinary background allows me to approach challenges from multiple angles. Data Visualization | Data Analysis | Mathematical Modeling | Dashboard Construction | Database Development | Automations Data: ✓ Airtable ✓ Microsoft Excel ✓ Tableau ✓ Zapier ✓ Google Apps Script ✓ VBA Macros (Excel) Design: ✓ Photoshop ✓ Illustrator ✓ Canva ✓ Premiere Pro ✓ Wix Coding: ✓ MATLAB ✓ Python ✓ JavaScript ✓ VBA I have experience creating tools for: ✓ Scientific & Economic Research ✓ Small businesses ✓ Nonprofits ✓ Educational Institutions ✓ Sales & CRMs Focuses ✓ Adaptability ✓ Interdisciplinary Approach ✓ Effective Technical Communication ➥ Distilling complex ideas into digestible written or visual products

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