We Solve Growth Problems for Local Businesses
Custom Web Design & Marketing Solutions Aligned to Your Goals
✓ 15+ Years Strategic Experience | ✓ 75+ Businesses Helped | ✓ Proven Results: See SNHLocal.com | ✓ No Cookie-Cutter Solutions
For 15 years, we've helped businesses grow online. We don't sell service packages. We diagnose what's holding you back, design custom strategies, and deliver measurable results. - Based in Windham, NH, serving Southern NH and Northeast MA.
Traditional Web Design Companies are dead. A beautiful website doesn't often solve business problems—today's digital agencies partner with you to achieve a return on any investment you make. If somebody offers just to build you a website... run.
Web Design Companies Feel Like a Waste of Money
You've probably been here before: An agency shows you a menu of services, you pick what sounds good, they execute it, and... nothing changes. Leads don't increase. Sales don't grow. You're frustrated, they're defensive.
Here's why that happens:
They're Selling Services, Not Solving Problems
Agencies show you packages: "Website redesign: $X" or "SEO package: $Y/month." But without diagnosing what's actually holding your business back, you might be buying the wrong solution.
That's like walking into a hospital and picking surgery options off a menu without a diagnosis.
What you need: Discovery first. Diagnosing your specific challenges. Then, different recommendations based on what will actually move the needle for YOUR business.
They're Selling Services, Not Solving Problems
Most agencies are incentivized to sell you more services—whether you need them or not. Bigger website? Sure. Full social media? Absolutely. Content marketing? Why not?
But if your real problem is that nobody can find you on Google, a beautiful website with active social media won't fix it.
What you need: Honest assessment. Someone who tells you what you DON'T need, not just what they can sell you.
There's No Connection Between Investment and Results
You spend $X/month on "SEO services" or "social media management." But what are you actually getting? More importantly, what business results are you seeing?
Activity metrics (posts published, pages indexed) don't pay your bills. Customer acquisition and revenue growth do.
What you need: Clear connection between what you invest and the value it creates for your business.
How We Work With You Differenty
We don't hand you a service menu and wait for you to pick. We start by understanding your business, then design custom solutions based on what will actually drive growth.
Two Meeting Process
Meeting #1
Diagnosis (30-45 minutes, free)
We dig deep:
- What are you trying to accomplish?
- What's not working right now?
- What have you tried that failed?
- What would success look like - both short and long term?
- What can you realistically invest?
We end by summarizing what we heard and confirming we understand your situation correctly. If there's a fit, we schedule meeting two.
No sales pitch. No pressure. Just understanding.
Meeting #2
Solution Presentation (45-60 minutes)
We present:
- Custom strategies designed for YOUR goals
- What we'll do and why it solves your specific problem
- Timeline to see results (ROI)
- Investment required (based on value created, not arbitrary pricing)
- Multiple plans for achieving your goals that align with your budget.
You decide if it makes sense. No pressure. No obligation.
Why This Works Better
Right-Sized Solutions
- We don't oversell services you don't need yet
- We don't under-deliver what you need to win
- Scaled precisely to your goals and budget
Value-Based Investment
- Priced based on the value we create, not hours or packages
- Typically 10-30% of expected revenue increase
- Clear ROI projection before you commit
Strategic Partnership
- We succeed when you succeed
- Long-term thinking, not transactional
- Adjust strategy as results come in
Some Tools in Our Toolkit
We call them capabilities, not services, becausethis isn't a restaurant where you simply pick what looks tasty. We're like a hospital, diagnosing what's hurting you and offering various treatments. These are some of the areas of specialization we offer to fix what hurts. Based on your specific situation, we'll recommend the right combination at the right time, not just sell you everything.
Local Visibility & Map Pack Dominance
When you need: To show up in Google's Map Pack when customers in your area search for what you do—and get the phone ringing in 60-90 days.
What we solve: Your business doesn't appear when locals search "[your service] near me," and competitors are capturing those ready-to-buy customers every day.
Web Design & Development
When you need: A website that actually converts visitors into customers, not just looks pretty—built on WordPress with flexibility to grow.
What we solve: Your current site is outdated, doesn't work on mobile, loads slowly, or visitors leave without contacting you because the path to action isn't clear.
Organic SEO & Search Strategy
When you need: To rank for competitive keywords beyond your immediate area, drive qualified organic traffic, and establish authority in your industry.
What we solve: You're invisible for important search terms, competitors dominate page 1, or you need sustainable growth that compounds over time.
E-Commerce Solutions
When you need: To sell products online, add online ordering to your existing business, or expand beyond your physical location.
What we solve: You're losing sales to online competitors, customers expect to buy online, but you can't offer it, or your current e-commerce platform is clunky and losing you money.
Digital Marketing
When you need: Integrated campaigns that generate consistent, qualified leads—not random tactics that waste budget without clear ROI.
What we solve: Your marketing feels scattered, you're not sure what's working, leads are inconsistent, or you're spending money without seeing measurable business results.
Ongoing Management
When you need: Someone to handle all your digital marketing while you focus on running your business—strategy, execution, monitoring, and optimization.
What we solve: You don't have time or expertise to manage digital marketing internally, freelancers are unreliable, or you need consistent execution without hiring full-time staff.
Conversion Rate Optimization
When you need: To understand what's actually working, where visitors are dropping off, and how to improve results based on real data continuously.
What we solve: You're making decisions based on guesses instead of data, you don't know which marketing channels drive revenue, or you suspect you're losing conversions but don't know why.
ADA Web Compliance Audits and Remediation
When you need: To make your website accessible to people with disabilities and protect your business from accessibility lawsuits.
What we solve: Your website isn't ADA-compliant, and you're at risk of lawsuits; you received a demand letter; or you want to serve all customers while meeting legal requirements.
We don't lead with services. We lead with questions. Once we understand your goals, we'll recommend which capabilities make sense for your situation.
See Our Work: Real Results, Not Mock-Ups
Before we ask you to trust us, see what we built for ourselves.
SNHLocal.com is a self-funded project of ours aiming to be Southern New Hampshire's elite curated business directory. We designed it, built it, are currently wrapping it up for launch, and will go to market using the same strategies we'd recommend for clients.
SNHLocal.com is a self-funded project of ours aiming to be Southern New Hampshire's elite curated business directory. We designed it, built it, are currently wrapping it up for launch, and will go to market using the same strategies we'd recommend for clients.
Our SNHLocal Goals:
- 200+ keywords ranking on page 1 of Google
- Thousands of monthly visitors from organic search
- Complete custom business platform built from scratch
- Zero paid advertising
- Zero cost to approved members
- Sophisticated marketing tools to help members dominate local search
This isn't a mock-up or a client project where we can exaggerate results. This is our own platform, using our own strategies to generate real, measurable results.
If we can dominate local search for a competitive directory platform, we can help your business get found.
We don't just talk about local visibility—we dominate it.
Before dedicating ourselves to local business, Commerce Forge was invisible in local search because we focused on national SEO.
Less than 4 months later, Commerce Forge ranks #1 in Google's Map Pack for competitive web design searches in our own town, even though it has several larger firms! — you can see two of them on the map! We used the exact methodology we offer clients.
In four months:
- #1 in Map Pack
- 5.0 rating
- Verified listing
- Outranking larger competitors
- Consistent across all target searches
- All while building SNHLocal.com
Southern New Hampshire Businesses We Work With
We specialize in helping local businesses compete online. Whether you're a solo professional or a growing company with multiple locations, we scale our approach to your situation..
Businesses TyPes
- Home Services - Contractors, plumbers, electricians, HVAC, landscaping
- Healthcare - Medical practices, dental offices, mental health, wellness
- Professional Services - Attorneys, accountants, consultants, financial advisors
- Retail & E-Commerce - Stores adding online sales, pure e-commerce businesses
- Restaurants - Full-service, quick-service, catering, food service
- Personal Services - Salons, spas, fitness, pet services, photography
- Real Estate - Agents, brokers, property management
Our Service Areas
- Nashua
- Manchester
- Bedford
- Hudson
- Windham
- Portsmouth
- Hudson
- Hampton
- Salem
- Derry
- Londonderry
- Merrimack
- Pelham
- Exeter
- Concord
- And beyond
Why Southern NH Businesses Choose Commerce Forge
We specialize in helping local businesses compete online. Whether you're a solo professional or a growing company with multiple locations, we scale our approach to your situation..
1. We're Your Neighbors, Not a Distant Agency
2. Strategic Advisors, Not Order-Takers
3. Transparent, Value-Based Pricing
Wet Think In Terms of Your ROI
Every business is different, but here's what we typically look to help clients achieve:
Local Service Business
- Goal: Rank in Google map pack, get 3-5 more calls per week
- Timeline: 60-90 days to visibility, 6 months to consistent lead flow
- Investment: $8,000 first year
- Result: $55,000+ in new annual revenue
- ROI: 6.8:1
Growing Restaurants
- Goal: Fill 20 more tables per week, rebuild online presence
- Timeline: Launch in 8 weeks, results within 4 months
- Investment: $24,000 first year
- Result: $68,000+ in new annual revenue
- ROI: 2.8:1
Multi-Location Business
- Goal: Add 75-100 leads per month, reduce ad spend
- Timeline: Launch in 6 weeks, lead flow in 90 days
- Investment: $70,000 first year
- Result: $520,000+ in new revenue, $32,000 in ad savings
- ROI: 7.9:1
Results vary based on industry, competition, starting point, and execution. These examples represent client outcomes but are not guarantees of future results. It does, however, illustrate how we think about your ROI when pricing rather than what we can "convince you to pay"!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is this different from other agencies?
Q: Do I have to commit to a long-term contract?
Q: What if I can't afford your recommendation?
Q: How long before I see results?
Q: What if you don't deliver results?
Q: Why not just do it myself or hire someone cheaper?
Q: What level of experience does the CommerceForge team have?
Q: What makes CommerceForge the best web design choice for a New Hampshire business?
Ready to Discuss Your Growth Goals?
Let's start with a free discovery call. No sales pitch. No obligation. Just 30-45 minutes of understanding: what you're trying to accomplish, what's holding you back, whether we're the right fit
If we find a good match, we will set up a second meeting. In this meeting, we will show a custom solution. We will also provide transparent pricing and expected return on investment (ROI). If there's not a fit, we'll tell you honestly and point you in the right direction.
What To Expect
- Within 24 hours: Meeting confirmed + brief questionnaire sent (helps us prepare.
- Before Meeting 1: We review your online presence and competition
- During Meeting 1: We listen, ask questions, and understand your situation
- After Meeting 1: If there's a fit, schedule Meeting 2 for 3-5 days later
- Meeting 2: Custom solution presentation with pricing and ROI
- If you move forward: Kickoff within 1-2 weeks