WordPress SEO from the heart of downtown Minneapolis
Ahoy There, Digital Adventurer!
I’m Barney Chastain, your friendly neighborhood WordPress guru. Think of me as the Indiana Jones of the internet – always ready to rescue your website from the Temple of Doom (or at least from page 2 of Google search results).
Based in the land of 10,000 lakes (that’s Minneapolis, MN), I’ve spent 20+ years helping small business owners navigate the wild web without drowning in tech jargon.
What makes working with Barney Chastain different
- I’m a solo practitioner (the person you talk to is the person who does the work)
- No confusing tech-speak (unless you’re into that sort of thing)
- Honest advice about what your business actually needs
- A passion for helping small businesses grow
Your slow, low-traffic, & poorly performing WordPress website can be fixed.
WordPress Services That Solve Real Problems
WordPress Troubleshooting & Optimization
- Diagnose and fix frustrating WordPress issues
- Core Web Vitals & page speed optimization (LCP, INP, CLS)
- Custom schema markup for rich search results
- Resolve plugin conflicts that break your site
- Recover from WordPress update disasters
WordPress Development
- Custom WordPress designs that convert visitors
- User-friendly content management systems
- E-commerce implementation and optimization
- Migration from outdated platforms
WordPress Security & Maintenance
- Daily security monitoring and threat prevention
- Automated backups with 30-day retention
- Core, theme, and plugin updates management
- Emergency support when things go sideways
Google Ads Management (Premium Add-On)
- Strategic campaign setup and optimization
- Conversion tracking implementation
- Geographic and demographic targeting
- 99.8% cost-per-conversion reduction
Upwork Client Reviews
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Schedule a Discovery Call
Ready to improve your online presence but not sure where to start?
This initial 30-minute consultation is your first step toward digital clarity.
What to expect:
- A friendly, jargon-free conversation about your digital presence
- Initial assessment of your website performance and online marketing
- Identification of your most pressing technical issues
- Clear recommendations for next steps
- Guidance on which specialized service would benefit you most
After our call, I’ll follow up with resources tailored to your situation and, if appropriate, a link to schedule a more specialized consultation focused on WordPress optimization, Google Ads strategy, technical SEO, or emergency recovery.
Please have the following information ready:
- Your current website URL
- Basic access information (domain registrar, hosting provider)
- Any specific goals or deadlines you’re working toward
There is no obligation after this initial consultation—just practical advice from a digital professional specializing in helping small businesses and nonprofits succeed online.