Website Consulting

Your website has problems. You know it. Your team knows it. That random intern who mentioned it three months ago definitely knows it.

But Googling “how to fix my website” isn’t actually solving anything. You’re drowning in conflicting advice, outdated tutorials, and solutions that might work for someone but probably won’t work for you.

Here’s the deal: You need someone to look at your actual situation and tell you exactly what needs fixing, why it matters, and how to do it. That’s consulting. No fluff, no generic advice, just a real plan you can actually use.

We’re basically website diagnosticians.

Lucky for you, we’ve been diagnosing website problems since before websites were built in tables.

We know the difference between “needs minor tweaks” and “burn it down and start over.” We can tell you why your traffic tanked, what’s killing your load times, and which of your seventeen ideas will actually move the needle.

Fair warning: We’re going to tell you the truth.

Sometimes that truth is “you need a new site.” Sometimes it’s “you just need to fix three things.” We’re not here to sell you the biggest solution – we’re here to give you the right one.

Website Problems We Fix

Traffic Analysis & Data Interpretation

Your analytics are full of numbers that probably mean something. We decode your traffic patterns, figure out where people are bailing, and tell you what actually needs fixing. Great for gearing up for a redesign or if you just have an insatiable appetite for data.

SEO Consulting

Uncover what’s keeping your good work hidden. We analyze why you’re not showing up in search results and create a plan to fix it – no snake oil, no shady backlink schemes, just honest-to-goodness optimization that works.

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Website Review & Site Plan

Get a legit assessment complete with competitive analysis and a lovely written report you can consume with the beverage of your choice. We look at what’s working, what’s not, and what you need to do about it.

ADA Compliance Assessment

We assess what you’ve got and create a plan so your site works for everyone, not just people who can see perfectly and click with surgical precision. Includes what needs fixing to keep you legal and actually accessible.

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Performance Optimization

Your site loads like it’s 2003 and you want to know why. We diagnose speed issues, identify what’s slowing you down, and give you a clear plan to fix it. Because nobody has patience for slow websites anymore.

Programming Planning & Feasibility

Got a big idea and need to know if it’s possible? We assess the technical requirements, figure out what’s realistic, and document exactly what it would take to build. Perfect for complex projects or when you need to know before you commit.

Content Organization & UI

For organizations doing seventeen different things, we figure out how to structure content so it makes sense to actual humans. Clear navigation, logical flow, and organization that doesn’t require a PhD to understand.

Website Update Training

The urge to pitch your computer out the window while updating your website is not mandatory. We provide training so your team can handle updates confidently without breaking things or needing a computer science degree.

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What We DON’T Do

If it’s not tied to your website, we’re probably not your people.

Ad campaigns, social strategy, and PR are not our jam. We only occasionally create content calendars or marketing plans and we won’t touch your Instagram or any other social account with a 10 foot pole other than to put the feed on your website.

So, if your question is “how can my website do X?” – we can help.

That said… we did these things for years so if you need help figuring out the bigger picture, say pretty please, and back it up with chocolate we can have a conversation but even then we still reserve the right to say no thanks.

How We Deliver The Goods

Video Walkthroughs

Sometimes the best way to explain “your About page needs work” is to literally walk through it on video. We use Loom to record ourselves clicking through your site explaining what’s working, what’s not, and why it matters.

Written Reports

For the people who prefer to read (and reference later), we document everything. Clear priorities, specific recommendations, examples of what good looks like. No vague consultant-speak.

Live Consultations

Want to talk it through? We hop on a call and go through everything together. Ask questions, push back on recommendations, figure out what makes sense for your situation.

When This Makes Sense

You’re Planning a Redesign
Don’t blow your budget building the wrong thing. Figure out what you need first. We’ll tell you what’s salvageable, what needs to go, and what your new site actually needs to do.
Something Changed and You Don’t Know Why
Traffic tanked? Conversions dropped? Google demoted you? We figure out what happened and create a plan to fix it.
You’re Doing It Yourself (Brave Soul)
You’ve got the budget and the bandwidth to DIY but need expert guidance. We give you the roadmap, you do the work. We’re here for questions as they come up.
You Know Something’s Wrong But Not What
Your site “just feels off” but you can’t pinpoint it. We can. We’ll show you exactly what’s not working and prioritize what to fix first.
Your Team Needs Backup
Your in-house tech person is solid but needs a second opinion or specialized knowledge. We consult with your team, plan the best approach, then fill in the talent gaps if needed.

Stuff People Usually Ask Now

Depends on what you need. Most consulting projects start around $400-500. Comprehensive site audits with detailed recommendations run more. We’ll give you options once we understand your situation.

If that’s too much we have a self guided on-line workshop for $25 to guide you through the process at your own pace.

Nope. We’ll consult on any WordPress site. If your site isn’t WordPress, we can still probably help – just ask first.

Only if you actually need one. Sometimes the answer is “your site is fine, you just need to fix these three things.” We’re not here to sell you services you don’t need.

Both. We can create the plan and hand it off to you or your team. Or we can implement everything ourselves. Or something in between. You decide what makes sense for your budget and timeline.

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We’ll give you a timeline with your quote. We schedule consulting like any other project, in the next available spot.

We do those too. Sometimes you just need someone to look at your site and say “yep, that’s the problem” or “nope, you’re overthinking it.” Request a Free 15-Minute Review →

Not really. We used to do this regularly but now we do it from time to time for our nonprofit friends but the consulting we do best is website consulting. If your question is “what should my website do?” we can help.

We do however have a free online Marketing on a Shoe String mini-course we crafted during our years focused on marketing planning. It will get you started!

Some clients need monthly or quarterly check-ins. Others call us once a year. Both work. We don’t require retainers but we do have clients who prefer them. Either way we can estimate recurring tasks and propose a budget if that makes sense for you.

Absolutely. We play well with others. We can consult with your developers, designers, or whoever’s managing your site to help them get better results. We’ve planned, designed and coded interfaces for programmers and even planned and completed programming for designers. We do both on the regular and we get that not everyone does.

Website Consulting

You don't need a pep talk. You need a plan.

Your website has problems. You know it. Your team knows it. That random intern who mentioned it three months ago definitely knows it.

More than Motivational Speakers

We’re basically website diagnosticians.

Lucky for you, we’ve been diagnosing website problems since before websites were built in tables.

Fair warning: We’re going to tell you the truth.