Independent CRO & SEO Consultant
Shopify, WordPress, Adobe Commerce, Umbraco, Wix, PrestaShop, Woocommerce
Expert SEO & CRO Service
I am an independent CRO & SEO consultant in Newcastle upon Tyne. I have delivered SEO, CRO and web solutions for over 25 years, with experience on all major platforms including Adobe Commerce (and Magento), Shopify, WordPress and Woocommerce, Umbraco, PrestaShop and many more.
Consequently, I bring my knowledge and technical skill to your business and deliver growth and profitability for both e-commerce and service focused operations through SEO and CRO services.
“Chris is a very rare example of an SEO consultant that listens, delivers results and provides expert service in a friendly manner.“
D&T Industries Group
I can work at any level, from providing online growth to SME owners to advising board members on platform choice. Equally importantly, I can provide SEO & CRO services and work/ with internal marketing and digital teams to obtain traffic, conversions and success as part of your marketing strategy.
SEO & CRO Service Platforms
Adobe Commerce
I have worked with major retail brands with significant SEO success and increased conversion rates on Adobe Commerce (Magento).
Shopify SEO Service
I’ve developed and optimised Shopify stores for over a decade with considerable success, including x10 revenue growth in 2 years.
Woocommerce SEO Service
From the movie rentals and subscription sector to general retail, my SEO services for Woocommerce are proven for growth.
WordPress SEO Service
I have produced and provided SEO services on WordPress since it launched, increasing visibility and revenues.
Umbraco SEO Service
I deliver a full SEO and CRO service for Umbraco sites, increasing rankings and sales revenue through experience and technical skills.
Bespoke CRO & SEO consultant to Newcastle, UK and international clients.
You don’t need to engage me for long contract SEO, CRO or e-commerce strategy projects. If you’re making a critical business decision such as the selection of an e-commerce platform, I can independently advise you and leave you to make your choice, or continue to work on a retained service basis.
However, if you’re an SME needing SEO, whether one-off, short or long-term, I can help you increase your online presence. From keyword research to content strategy, local SEO, technical SEO and repairs, my services cover everything a business requires. Finally, my solutions are tailored to your business requirements.
E-commerce platform choice
There are so many options in the world of e-commerce today. I can help you make the right decision for your business. As a result, my expertise can avoid costly mistakes. If you’re dealing with external vendors, I advise with impartiality.
SEO Site Audits for SME’s
As an independent SEO consultant, my site audits give you the truth about your website and how Google and other search engines see it. Consequently, my SEO audit tells you what to prioritise and is invaluable for improving visibility.
SEO Strategy
I can help any business define the direction in which your SEO needs to go. Additionally, I produce clear and concise SEO strategies for businesses of all sizes, giving you or your team a clear vision of what you should be doing and why.
Shopify SEO Service
I have designed, developed and optimised Shopify websites for multi-million pound revenues. One of my client sites grew from £200k to £1m within 18 months and achieved £2m revenues in 2 years.
My Shopify SEO service can be tailored to your requirements. I can optimise Shopify stores prior to launch or work on well established brand sites, whether for one-off projects or monthly retained SEO services.
WordPress SEO Expert
If you’re in search of a WordPress SEO expert, give me a call. I can begin work quickly and have performed immensely successful SEO on WordPress sites for 20 years (I began working on it just 12 months after it launched in 2003).
I can help you with your WordPress site Google rankings. In the past I have fully designed and developed WordPress sites and then deployed highly successful SEO strategies on them.
Adobe Commerce SEO
If you operate a large e-commerce website (such as Adobe Commerce or an earlier version of Magento), I can provide my SEO services for any size of product catalogue. I have worked on projects with thousands of products, categories and variants.
My Adobe Commerce SEO service is designed to fit any client scaling requirements and is transparent, professional and available to international clients.
Monthly Retained SEO
You can retain my services for the provision of SEO services on a monthly fixed-fee basis, ensuring I am continually driving target keyword rankings improvement and website visibility.
SEO Repair Service
If you have an existing website that you want me to perform SEO fixes and repairs on, I can help you by prioritising those that will give you the most impact. This can be arranged subject to a quotation.
SEO Consultant Service
I can provide advice as an independent SEO consultant, giving you completely impartial guidance and recommendations. If you want an opinion on third-party advice you’ve received, I can help give you clarity.
Newcastle, UK & Global
Based in Northumberland, near Newcastle upon Tyne in the UK, I provide all my SEO services remotely. I service clients across the UK and internationally, with a reputation for professionalism and success in increasing visibility.
My client meetings are held by Google Meet, Microsoft Teams or Zoom and I keep in regular contact with you.
CRO Consultant Service
In addition to my SEO services, I offer a full CRO service with complete UX/UI investigation. This service finds the barriers to conversion success online. You receive recommendations and phased processes for improving your conversion rate.
Clients on Adobe Commerce, Magento, Shopify, Umbraco and Woocommerce have enjoyed much increased conversion rates due to my work.
SME or PLC SEO Services
I work with businesses of all sizes, and in a vast range of sectors. From start-up and pre-launch to established small and medium sized enterprises, to multi-national PLC’s and retail groups.
My SEO services are bespoke to your requirements and I’m as comfortable speaking to sole owner businesses as I am the main board directors of multi-national PLC retail groups.
Shopify SEO Consultant
My experience and expertise with Shopify SEO has grown stores to x10 revenue and millions of pounds of growth within 2 years. In the past, I’ve personally developed Shopify stores and have a huge amount of experience that goes beyond standard SEO services.
I provide a full range of Shopify SEO and CRO consultant services, to improve your store Google (and Bing) search visibility in addition to conversion rate growth. If your Shopify store isn’t attaining the rankings you want, speak to me to discuss how I can develop an SEO strategy and service to meet your needs and deliver your target keywords in search results.
Increase Shopify Sales With SEO
My SEO and CRO services give a full solution to increase Shopify sales. Combining them can give any Shopify store the visibility and new customers your business targets.
I work on Shopify stores for businesses of all sizes, from pre-launch to multi-million pound retailers. I offer a professional service that is the result of 25 years of SEO, CRO, web and tech-sector experience. My commercial understanding and strategic approach is complemented by my technical background.
Shopify SEO Tips
I have published a page of Shopify guidance that provides you with a range of Shopify SEO tips. These are relatively easy to implement on Shopify and are provided free of charge.
Shopify SEO can be complex, as with SEO on any platform, but you may find value in the tips if you’re in search of basic guidance on where you may be able to make quick and easy-wins. My full Shopify SEO service provides you with a wealth of more complex SEO strategies and technical service. I can provide a bespoke SEO package if you’d like to arrange an initial video meeting.
WordPress / Woocommerce SEO
WordPress and Woocommerce site SEO has been a core part of my expertise that dates back well over a decade. The excellent WordPress platform, when coupled with Woocommerce, provides a fantastic foundation for building your online presence – but getting the Google rankings and visibility your business needs is where most brands begin to struggle.
If you’re running a WordPress site without Woocommerce, I’ve optimised countless sites. I provide a level of expertise you’ll rarely find with a digital agency. You won’t be dealing with an Account Manager, you get direct contact with me and a cohesive and skilled approach to delivering you the results you require. I’ll give you an honest assessment of what needs to be done, how much it will cost and I’m committed to building long-term relationships that thrive on increased WordPress traffic and Woocommerce conversions.
Free PDF Download – Google SEO Content Checklist
In one of my blogs, looking at “what type of content Google likes“, I have published every element that they’re currently putting a very strong emphasis on. I’ve also produced a Google Content Checklist that you can download and is directly in line with Google’s published guidance on the subject. If followed, you give yourself a better chance of connecting with your target audience.
SEO Tips for 2025
What should your SEO be focused on in 2025? I’ve published my recommendations that can be applied to all websites. This year is slightly different to others, because Google’s core updates have already given bigger statements than ever before. However, most businesses continue to ignore their advice on the direction SEO should be taking. Don’t become one of them.
Why use an independent CRO & SEO consultant instead of an agency?
Firstly, I take more time to understand your business and you receive far greater and consistent communication. Furthermore, my technical skills and commercial experience are a significant factor for many clients, as I deliver more than they’ve been used to from agencies or other SEO providers.
I have worked with some of the biggest brands in the world, been a trusted consultant to UK central government and owned an SEO and digital agency. I know the way agencies operate and you benefit from being in direct contact with me. You receive all the advantages of my decades of experiences with none of the delays or exposure to junior or less experienced staff that are commonplace in dealing with an SEO agency.
E-commerce CRO & SEO Consultant
If you operate an e-commerce site that isn’t delivering the revenues you expect, contact me to ask how I can help. I have extensive SEO knowledge of Shopify, Woocommerce, Adobe Commerce, Magento, Big Commerce, Zen Cart, PrestaShop, Umbraco and many other common e-commerce systems.
I’ve spent decades working in SEO & CRO with commercial expertise that makes a huge difference and can align with your business marketing strategy. I can apply my technical skills and SEO expertise with my business knowledge, delivering major growth for businesses. You’ll find my approach is professional and that I understand business challenges. In summary, I’m able to give you an independent SEO service that fits any size of site, from launch to the most established e-commerce sites.
I complement my SEO services as an experienced CRO consultant. All the traffic in the world won’t grow a business without sales. I help businesses increase their website conversion rates, removing barriers to sale. I examine all aspects of your site, using extensive UX/UI skills, my commercial experience and technical SEO knowledge to identify issues. From A/B testing to heatmapping and surveys, I bring a wealth of CRO expertise to increase conversion rate.
Begin growth today, engage me as an independent CRO & SEO consultant.
If you’re ready to begin the transformation of your website visibility, revenues and profitability, begin by contacting me today. All initial SEO consultation meetings are free of charge and held by Google Meet, Microsoft Teams or Zoom video calls. I provide transparent pricing and quotations that don’t hide fees. You can retain my SEO services on a monthly basis or I’ll work on one-off SEO tasks and projects. All my services are tailored to your needs.