We Solve Growth Problems for Southern New Hampshire Businesses
Not every business needs a 30-page website. Not every business needs aggressive SEO. What you need is someone who understands YOUR goals and designs the right solution—no more, no less.
✓ 15+ Years Strategic Experience | ✓ 70+ Southern NH Businesses Helped | ✓ Proven Results: See SNHLocal.com | ✓ No Cookie-Cutter Solutions
Why Most Digital Marketing Feels 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:
You're Picking Solutions Before Understanding the Problem
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
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. We do this in two meetings, so we have time to research and provide the best options.
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
Our pricing includes everything needed to achieve results. If your goals require multiple services, we'll tell you upfront. When you purchase a service, we're committed to delivering results within the projected timeline.
Value-Based Investment
Payment terms vary by service. For new website designs, we offer phased approaches and interest-free payment plans if you continue working with us, or you can pay in 2-3 milestone-based installments.
Strategic Partnership
If we're not delivering the results we projected within the estimated timeframe, you're not locked in. Some strategies (like SEO) need time to work—we'll set clear expectations so you know what to expect and when.
Some Tools in Our Toolkit
The most critical component of our toolkit is a team with over 20 years of experience across all parts of the digital landscape, and who understand business. After that, these are some of the capabilities we use to solve business problems. Based on your specific situation, we'll recommend the right combination—not just sell you anything you'll buy.
Web Design & Development
Custom websites designed to convert visitors into customers. Mobile-responsive, fast-loading, and built on platforms you can manage. We don't use templates—every site is strategically designed for your unique business goals.
- Custom design & development
- Mobile-first responsive design
- SEO-optimized foundation
- Content management systems
- E-commerce solutions
SEO SERVICES & Local Visibility
- Google Biz Profile optimization
- Local keyword targeting
- Citation building & management
- Review generation strategies
- Technical SEO improvements
Digital Marketing Strategy
- Google Ads management
- Social media marketing
- Email campaigns
- Content marketing
- Analytics & reporting
E-Commerce Solutions
- Shopify, Magento, Big Commerce & WooCommerce
- Custom e-commerce development
- Payment integration
- Inventory management
- Mobile shopping optimization
Conversion Rate Optimization
- Analytics audits
- User behavior analysis
- A/B testing strategies
- Form optimization
- Landing page optimization
Web Hosting & Maintenance
Custom websites designed to convert visitors into customers. Mobile-responsive, fast-loading, and built on platforms you can manage. We don't use templates—every site is strategically designed for your unique business goals.
- Security updates & monitoring
- Performance optimization
- Backups & software updates
- Technical support & Helpdesk
- VPS Cloud Server Management
- Content updates
We also offer ADA Web Compliance Audits, Photography, Logos & Design, Content Strategy, Copywriting, Display Ads, etc.
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.
Watch Our Work: SNHLocal.com
Before we ask for your trust, let us show you the exciting future we're shaping for local businesses in Southern New Hampshire using the very same tools we'll offer you.
SNHLocal.com is launching soon as the region's premier curated local business directory. We’re not just building it; we’re committed to marketing it effectively and ensuring it ranks at the top of Google Search. Best of all, it's absolutely FREE for Southern NH local businesses.
We’re doing this for our community, while employing the same proven strategies we recommend to our clients. Join us in this endeavor and watch your business thrive!
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.
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 We HELP
- Restaurants & Food Services
- Home Services (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Landscaping)
- Healthcare & Wellness (Medical, Dental, Fitness, Therapy)
- Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Financial, Real Estate)
- Retail & E-Commerce
- Personal Services (Salons, Pet Services, Photography)
- Automotive Services
- Construction & Contractors
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
What Results Look Like
very business is different, but here's what we typically 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