You don't need an agency. You need one expert who gets it all.
One consultant who uses AI to handle your website, SEO, ads, and automation faster and smarter than an agency — and actually picks up the phone. No hand-offs, no runaround.
Trusted by businesses across Canada
5.0 on Google
Sound Familiar?
If any of these hit close to home, you're not alone — and there's a better way.
These aren't separate problems. They're one problem: nobody is looking at your digital operation as a whole.
You're paying an agency thousands a month but can't tell what they actually do.
You know you need to use AI somehow but have no idea where to start.
Your website was 'done' months ago but still isn't bringing in leads.
Every vendor you talk to just wants to sell you their one thing.
Why I'm Different
I built this practice to be the opposite of everything that frustrates you about agencies.
One Person, Not an Agency
Direct access to the person doing the work. No layers of account managers, no game of telephone. When you call, I answer.
AI-Accelerated, Human-Led
I use AI to handle repetitive work — faster turnaround, lower costs. But every strategy, decision, and quality check is mine.
Full-Stack Capability
Strategy, web dev, SEO, ads, automation, and AI — all under one roof. No coordinating between five vendors who don't talk to each other.
No Agency Overhead
No office rent, no layers of staff, no markup on markup. Your budget goes to results, not to funding someone else's overhead.
How I Work
Three simple steps from first conversation to measurable results.
1
Diagnostic
Free call to understand your business, goals, and current digital setup. I'll identify what's working, what's not, and where the biggest opportunities are.
2
Strategy
Custom plan covering web, SEO, ads, automation, and AI opportunities — all tailored to your budget and priorities. No cookie-cutter packages.
3
Execution
I build, launch, and optimize everything myself — 20+ years' experience behind every decision. You deal with one person from start to finish.
What I Do
Everything you need to grow online — handled by one person who understands how it all connects.
Web & App Development
Need a new website that actually brings in leads? Need your existing site to load faster, work on mobile, and show up on Google? Need a landing page for a seasonal promotion built this week? That's what I do — and I build on whatever platform fits your business: WordPress, Shopify, or modern frameworks like React and Astro.
SEO, AEO & GEO
Need to show up when someone searches for your service on Google? Need your Google Business Profile optimized so you appear in the map pack? Need your business cited by ChatGPT and Perplexity when people ask for recommendations? I handle all of it — traditional search, local search, and the new AI search engines.
Paid Advertising
Need Google Ads that actually generate leads instead of wasting money on irrelevant clicks? Need Meta Ads targeting the right audience with the right creative? Need conversion tracking set up properly so you know what's working? I manage campaigns across every major platform — Google, Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok — with unified reporting.
Marketing Automation & CRM
Need automated follow-ups so no lead falls through the cracks? Need a review request system that runs without you touching it? Need your booking system connected to your CRM so every customer interaction is tracked? I build these systems and connect them to everything else.
AI Workflow Automation
Need AI to handle the repetitive tasks eating up your week — data entry, report generation, client communication, content creation? Need your tools talking to each other automatically instead of copying and pasting between systems? I audit your workflows, pick the right AI tools, wire them in, and train your team.
Ongoing CTO Retainer
Need one person accountable for your entire digital operation — website, SEO, ads, automation, AI — on an ongoing basis? That's exactly what this is. One monthly retainer. One point of contact. Everything digital, handled. Starting at $640/month.
Everything I Handle
One retainer. One point of contact. All of this.
Website
6 services- Build or rebuild your website
- Keep it updated, fast, and secure
- Fix bugs and broken pages
- Build landing pages for promotions or campaigns
- Optimize for mobile
- Manage hosting, SSL, backups, and uptime
One monthly retainer. One point of contact. Everything digital, handled. Starting at $640/month.
Full-Stack Toolkit
One Person. EveryToolYouNeed.
Semrush
WordPress
Claude
CloudwaysSemrushWordPressClaudeCloudwaysSemrushWordPressClaudeCloudwaysSemrushWordPressClaudeCloudways
Google Ads
Shopify
ChatGPT
Claude
Ahrefs
SquareGoogle AdsShopifyChatGPTClaudeAhrefsSquareGoogle AdsShopifyChatGPTClaudeAhrefsSquareGoogle AdsShopifyChatGPTClaudeAhrefsSquare
React
Meta Ads
Make
FigmaReactMeta AdsMakeFigmaReactMeta AdsMakeFigmaReactMeta AdsMakeFigma
Analytics
Cloudflare
GitHub
PerplexityAnalyticsCloudflareGitHubPerplexityAnalyticsCloudflareGitHubPerplexityAnalyticsCloudflareGitHubPerplexity
Woo
Gemini
TikTok
GTMWooGeminiTikTokGTMWooGeminiTikTokGTMWooGeminiTikTokGTM
Slack
Astro
Tailwind
Stripe
ZapierSlackAstroTailwindStripeZapierSlackAstroTailwindStripeZapierSlackAstroTailwindStripeZapier
Next.js
Notion
Vercel
LinkedInNext.jsNotionVercelLinkedInNext.jsNotionVercelLinkedInNext.jsNotionVercelLinkedInCredentials & Certifications
Industry Certifications
Education
Problems I've Diagnosed and Solved
Real results for real businesses. Here's a look at some of my work.
ARG Energy
argenergy.ca
An energy consulting business that lost its main lead source when government rebate programs expired. I repositioned their entire online presence around the problems their customers actually have, rebuilt their SEO strategy, and restructured Google Ads to target two distinct audiences — homeowners and builders.
Streak Busters
streakbusters.ca
A new exterior cleaning company on the Sunshine Coast that needed to go from zero to visible overnight. I built their entire digital presence from scratch — website, local SEO across five service areas, Google Ads, and automated lead follow-up that texts back missed calls within seconds.
Soda Exchange
sodaexchange.com
A beverage delivery business expanding across Western Canada with five regional stores, each needing its own ordering system, ad campaigns, and customer communication. I built and manage the whole thing — five WooCommerce sites, automated monthly reporting, referral systems, and coordinated marketing.
Canada Immigration Partners
An immigration consulting firm that needed to be found on Google by people searching for Canadian immigration help. I built an SEO-driven website that put them in first place for their target keywords.
Money Empowerment
A financial coaching business targeting women through personality-based assessments. I built a quiz funnel with 48 personalised email sequences across 8 money archetypes, automated in GoHighLevel.
Taylor Valley Construction
A construction company that needed a professional online presence to match the quality of their builds. Clean, fast website with project showcase and lead capture.
North Grove Communities
A real estate developer needing property listings and brand presence that reflects the premium quality of their communities.
Rembrandt Renovations
A renovation company competing in a crowded local market. Portfolio-driven website with local SEO strategy to stand out from the competition.
What My Clients Say
“Mark's SEO expertise put us in first place on Google. The results speak for themselves.”
Matthew Sell
Canada Immigration Partners
“Mark is always available and has vast knowledge across all areas of digital marketing.”
Jenny Mundell
Cavallo Inc.
“Incredible website work. Mark truly understood our vision and delivered beyond expectations.”
Caroline Embling
“Mark manages three of our websites. Always prompt, courteous, and delivers quality work.”
Brad Harrison
Backcountry Lodge of BC Association
“Mark made our website findable. Our traffic and sales have increased significantly since working with him.”
Janna Vallee
Everlea Yarn
“Exceptional web design and development combined with strong writing and communication skills.”
Jonathon Fulton
Thompson Rivers University
“A skilled professional with exceptional technical expertise. Highly recommended.”
Kim Anderson
Thompson Rivers University
“Mark became an integral part of our web build — hosting, custom modules, and a seamless launch. Responsive, reliable, and his eye for detail is amazing.”
Allison Harwood
LearningMate
“Prompt, efficient, fair, and capable. After working with several web developers over the years, we highly recommend Mark.”
Carole Herder
Cavallo Inc.
“Mark's SEO expertise put us in first place on Google. The results speak for themselves.”
Matthew Sell
Canada Immigration Partners
“Mark is always available and has vast knowledge across all areas of digital marketing.”
Jenny Mundell
Cavallo Inc.
“Incredible website work. Mark truly understood our vision and delivered beyond expectations.”
Caroline Embling
“Mark manages three of our websites. Always prompt, courteous, and delivers quality work.”
Brad Harrison
Backcountry Lodge of BC Association
“Mark made our website findable. Our traffic and sales have increased significantly since working with him.”
Janna Vallee
Everlea Yarn
“Exceptional web design and development combined with strong writing and communication skills.”
Jonathon Fulton
Thompson Rivers University
“A skilled professional with exceptional technical expertise. Highly recommended.”
Kim Anderson
Thompson Rivers University
“Mark became an integral part of our web build — hosting, custom modules, and a seamless launch. Responsive, reliable, and his eye for detail is amazing.”
Allison Harwood
LearningMate
“Prompt, efficient, fair, and capable. After working with several web developers over the years, we highly recommend Mark.”
Carole Herder
Cavallo Inc.
About Mark
I've spent 20+ years designing and building websites and digital strategies. I'm a BCIT and UVic grad, and I've worked as a senior designer, developer, SEO manager, and digital marketing manager at agencies throughout my career.
Now I work directly with small businesses as a Fractional CTOA part-time technology leader — senior expertise in web, SEO, ads, and AI without hiring a full-time executive. — giving you enterprise-level digital strategy, development, and marketing without the enterprise price tag. No layers, no hand-offs. Just one experienced professional who handles everything.
I'm also co-owner and manager of a successful Sechelt hair salon — so I understand the realities of running a small business firsthand, not just from behind a screen.
Investment
Monthly retainers starting at $640/month · Project and hourly work also available
Not every business needs an ongoing retainer. I also take on one-time projects and hourly work — website builds, audits, ad campaign launches, or anything with a clear scope. I co-own a small business on the Sunshine Coast. I know what local businesses can realistically invest — and I price accordingly. The free diagnostic call is where we figure out exactly what you need and what it costs.
- No long-term contracts
- Direct access to me (not a team)
- Monthly reporting and strategy calls
- Flexible scope — scale up or down as needed
Ready to Stop Guessing and Start Growing?
Book a free diagnostic call. I'll assess your current digital setup and show you exactly where the opportunities are.