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Freelance WordPress developer & designerEst. 2007

WordPress.
Design.
SEO.

I’m Chris Hurst. Since 2007 I’ve built fast, custom websites with SEO baked in, for businesses that need the phone to ring. You deal with me from first call to launch, and after.

5.0 from 70 Google reviews
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01 / 04 LaRaj Tile & Marble Custom WordPress theme and local SEO
  • Building WordPress sites since 2007
  • WordPress, Design & SEO Projects Completed 100's
  • Person you deal with, start to finish One
  • Based in Wharton, Morris County NJ
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Chris Hurst
Chris Hurst. WordPress developer, designer and local SEO. By day, senior UX/UI designer at a global creative agency in NYC.

01Why work with me

Most small-business websites look fine and do nothing. I build the other kind: fast, findable, and designed so calling or booking you is the obvious next step.

  • Senior, every timeStrategy, UX and development from one experienced person.
  • Performance firstLightweight builds that pass audits and load fast.
  • Fixed scopeClear deliverables, clear price, clear timeline.
  • Direct accessNo account managers. You call, I answer.
Tell me about your business on a free call

02One-off build

I need a new website.

A custom WordPress site that explains what you do in seconds and makes calling or booking you the obvious next step. One-page launch sites, full business sites and WooCommerce stores.

From$950

03Monthly plan · Most clients choose this

I need my site looked after.

Updates, backups, security and local SEO handled every month, so you show up in Google and Maps while you run the business. A plain-English report lands in your inbox every month.

From$150a month, cancel anytime

Not sure which? I’ll review your site, Google listing and competitors with you, free. Book a 30-min Site + SEO Review → or run a free website checkup

04Services

Three things, done properly.

All services
01

WordPress

Custom WordPress websites built to look sharp, load fast and turn more visitors into real inquiries. No page builders, no bloated templates.

Custom themes · Custom plugins · Maintenance · Performance · WooCommerce

Talk to me about a WordPress site
02

Design

Clear, professional design that helps people trust your business and understand what you do, from logo to landing page.

Branding & identity · Graphic design · UX/UI · Web design

Talk to me about design
03

Local SEO

SEO that gets your business found on Google and Maps and brings in traffic that turns into calls and booked jobs.

Google Business Profile · Maps · On-page SEO · Technical SEO · Audits

Talk to me about getting found

Want results like these? Let’s talk about yours.

06In their words

Read all 70 Google reviews

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

Gary PettengellOwner, Gary The Trainer · Local Hero client
Video testimonial Hear it from a client
“Back in my day, all you needed was a handshake and a business card. Since working with Chris we’re getting more calls, more work, and I don’t have to worry about any of the tech stuff.”
Rich LettoraleOwner, NJ Specialists Inc.

07Pricing

Clear prices. No surprises.

Most clients move to a monthly plan so they can focus on the business while I handle the website, the Google listing and the SEO. Month-to-month, cancel anytime.

SEO + Care

Local Hero Launch

$150a month

About $5 a day

Your site kept safe and up to date, with the local SEO basics handled.

  • WordPress core, theme and plugin updates
  • Daily backups and uptime monitoring
  • Security scanning
  • Google Business Profile setup and optimization
  • Local keyword targeting and monthly on-page updates
  • Monthly report and email support
Book a call about Launch Plan details
SEO + Care

Local Hero Beacon

$475a month

Under $16 a day

Maximum local visibility across more services, towns and pages.

  • Everything in Boost
  • SEO across more service and location pages
  • Advanced Maps and organic local optimization
  • Content planning and technical SEO check-ins
  • Reputation and review recommendations
  • Priority support and a monthly strategy call
Book a call about Beacon Plan details

Not sure which plan fits? Book a call and I’ll quote it.

08How it works

Simple, straightforward, stress-free.

Typically 4 to 8 weeks, start to launch.
  1. 01 Quick fit check A short call to understand what you do and what success looks like. If it’s not a fit, I’ll tell you.
  2. 02 Plan + proposal A clear scope, timeline and fixed price. No vague deliverables.
  3. 03 Design + structure Content and user journey first, then pages that make your value obvious.
  4. 04 Build + polish A fast, clean WordPress build with performance, accessibility and SEO baked in.
  5. 05 Launch + support We go live, I make sure everything works, and you’re covered while Google indexes it.
Start with step one: book a free call

09Where I work

The developer who does the work, a few miles away.

I’m based in Wharton and work with businesses across North Jersey, in person or over Zoom. Outside NJ? I work remotely with clients across the USA and UK.

See every town I serve

10Questions

Straight answers.

Anything else, ask me directly. You’ll get a straight answer, even if it’s “you don’t need me.”

Ask me directly201-230-5899
Who is Chris Hurst and what do you specialize in?

I’m a WordPress specialist, UX/UI designer and SEO expert with nearly two decades of hands-on experience. I help businesses turn underperforming websites into fast, usable, search-visible platforms that actually drive inquiries and revenue.

What makes your WordPress work different from typical developers or agencies?

I design and engineer WordPress sites with UX, performance, accessibility and search visibility working together from day one. No bloated themes, no shortcuts and no hand-offs between disconnected teams.

Do you only work on new WordPress websites, or can you improve existing ones?

Both. Many clients come to me with a site that looks fine but isn’t converting or ranking. I audit, redesign, optimize and rebuild where needed, without unnecessary disruption or fluff.

How do UX design and SEO work together on your projects?

Good UX keeps users engaged; good SEO gets them there in the first place. I design user journeys that match search intent, structure content for clarity and trust, and optimize performance so nothing gets in the way of conversion.

Who do you typically work with?

Small to mid-sized businesses, consultants and organizations that want a serious, long-term web presence. If your website matters to your business, not just as a brochure, we’ll work well together.

What results should I realistically expect?

No one can honestly promise rankings or instant growth. Clients typically see clearer messaging, stronger engagement, better search visibility and better-quality inquiries. Everything is built to compound over time.

11Let’s talk

Ready for a website that actually brings in work?

Tell me what’s not working. I’ll tell you honestly what needs fixing, what can stay and what will actually move the needle. No pressure. No sales script.

Rather talk now? Call me. 201-230-5899 or email info@iamchrishurst.com
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