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Local & organic SEO
Give customers a clearer path to your business with useful service pages, sound website foundations and focused local content.
Explore local SEOLocal SEO + websites / New Jersey
Make the
phone ring.
Local SEO, Google Maps visibility and better websites for businesses ready for their next customer.
A direct conversation with Chris Hurst. Based in Wharton, NJ.
THE CONNECTION THAT MATTERS01 / 03
A new conversation“I found you
on Google.”Let’s make that happen more often.
on Google.”Let’s make that happen more often.
Built for local business
Home servicesSkilled tradesLocal specialistsIndependent businesses
Three things that work together
Get found. Make a good impression. Get the enquiry.
A useful website and a clear local presence should work together. I help you connect the pieces.
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Google Business Profile
Help people understand what you do, where you work and why they should choose you when they find you on Maps.
Improve your local presence03
Websites that earn the call
Make your services clear, show the work and make getting in touch feel like the obvious next step.
Build a better websiteThe proof is in the work
Good work. For real businesses.
A selection of website and design projects delivered by Chris Hurst.
WordPress / UX / Local SEO
Morris County Firewood
A custom WordPress website for a Denville firewood delivery business, designed around a direct route to calling or texting.
WordPress / UX / SEO
Chariot Vending
A custom WordPress website and SEO foundation for a New Jersey vending company, with a clear path to requesting a machine.
How it works
A clear plan. A person who gets on with it.
You work directly with me, from the first conversation to the next improvement.
Find the gaps.
We look at your website, local presence and customer journey. You get a clear picture of what is getting in the way.
Fix what matters.
We agree the priorities and scope. I improve the pages, messages and search foundations that support your next enquiry.
Keep making it better.
We review what people find, where they enquire and what needs attention next. The work follows the evidence.
A real person behind the work
Chris HurstDesigner. Developer. Your point person.
Your business deserves someone who gives a damn.
I’m Chris Hurst. I design and build websites, improve how they work, and help businesses present themselves clearly online.
The Phone Rings brings that experience into a focused local marketing service. You speak to the person doing the work, with clear priorities and a scope that fits your business.
Good people. Real feedback.
In their own words.
Feedback from clients of Chris Hurst, across his design and local marketing work.
We’re ranking higher on Google
The website looks sharp, we’re ranking higher on Google, and the inquiries just keep rolling in.
Read the full testimonial
Before I started working with Chris, I was handling everything myself—training clients, managing the website, keeping up with social media. It was a nightmare! Now that Chris handles all the digital side with his Local Hero package, I’ve got more time to focus on my clients and growing the business. The website looks sharp, we’re ranking higher on Google, and the inquiries just keep rolling in. Honestly, I didn’t think it’d make this much difference, but I’m well chuffed with the results!
We’re getting more calls, more work
We’re getting more calls, more work, and I don’t have to worry about any of the tech stuff.
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Back in my day, all you needed was a handshake and a business card. But things have changed, and I was falling behind. Since I started working with Chris and using his Local Hero package, my business has a real presence online. We’re getting more calls, more work, and I don’t have to worry about any of the tech stuff. Chris has brought me into the 21st century, and business has never been better!
Good questions
A few things you might be wondering.
Straight answers before we start.
Can you work with my existing website?
Yes. We start by looking at what is already working and what needs attention. That might mean focused improvements, or a rebuild if the current site is holding you back.
Do you guarantee rankings or a number of calls?
No. Search competition, customer demand and how enquiries are handled all affect the outcome. We agree useful goals, measure what we can and review progress honestly.
How soon can SEO make a difference?
Timing depends on your starting point, competition and the work involved. Some fixes can be made quickly; organic visibility usually needs sustained work. I’ll explain the likely stages after reviewing your site.
What does it cost?
The scope comes first. After a short conversation and an initial review, I’ll recommend the work and provide a clear proposal. There is no checkout or commitment on this site.
Start with a conversation
Wondering what’s holding your website back?
Tell me about your business. We’ll look at where you are now and what deserves attention first.