The Website Guy, Lino Lakes MN

The Website Guy

Lino Lakes, MN
Solutions we offer:
“I have worked with Rob, The Website Guy, for several years, and I’m consistently impressed with his high standards, quality of work, and caring interest in his clients. He is always thinking of...” Read more “I have worked with Rob, The Website Guy, for several years, and I’m consistently impressed with his high standards, quality of work, and caring interest in his clients. He is always thinking of what will best serve the customer, how to produce that work brilliantly, and how to add value through introductions and connections. Rob, thanks for being awesome every day!”
– Gloria Russell Russell Resources LLC | Business Writing. Powerful Results.
Our Ideal Customer

The small business owner who knows that an online presence (a website) is a must to expand visibility, but does not have the time, want, or know how to build a website on their own. Building a website that is pretty can be easy enough for some, but they don't always make "On-Page SEO" intuitive.

That is why we are here. To free our clients to do what they do best - run their business.

We prefer to work with businesses who already know how to promote what they love and are good at, but we can help with promotion and SEO of the website as well once it is live.

Who we’d like to partner with

Digital Marketers, SEO Agencies, PPC Pros, Print Marketers, and others who serve the small business owner, but not in the form of website design.

For SEO Agencies in specific - I am more than willing to make any suggested back-end on-page SEO changes (so long as the design and layout of the website is respected), and then let you have at it in terms of off-page SEO and marketing (relevant / local link building etc.). If blog posts are part of the plan, once sent to me, I can add them to the website - no problem.

I look forward to working with you.

On the flip of the coin, as of 2024, we are also offering "SEO" services for other website designers. Specifically - white glove SEO reporting, local links package, blog posts / syndication, professionally written guest posts (link building), and press releases - all for additional visibility for human eyes and search engine authority for ranking in google.

Partner types we’d like to work or share referrals with
About Us

If you are looking to build a website for your new or small business, but are hesitant to move forward alone, don't worry. We are here to take the stress out of this time-consuming and arduous process thereby freeing you to do what you do best - run your business.

We are here to provide your vision of a quality, affordable small business website as the cornerstone of your comprehensive online presence.

The products and services we offer

Products & Services
Website Design by The Website Guy
Quality, affordable small business website design.
Local SEO by The Website Guy
Local SEM - As part of being found locally, we offer local search engine marketing which includes a listing on Google maps, Bing maps (both include...
Social Media by The Website Guy
Social media - As part of social media marketing, we will build your profiles (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.). We can also connect them to each...
Recommendations Given (31)
"You don't have to take my obviously biased word for it, but I can tell you this - this young lady..." Read more "You don't have to take my obviously biased word for it, but I can tell you this - this young lady is extremely talented at being a sounding board, and knowing when to and when not to give "feedback" and if she does, she knows how to without coming across in the wrong way. "
"Gloria does blog post writing for one of my clients. She does such an awesome job, I am trying to..." Read more "Gloria does blog post writing for one of my clients. She does such an awesome job, I am trying to get all of my clients to invest in fresh content for their websites. "
"Coach Les Hill does a fantastic job in terms of keeping you accountable with integrity and..." Read more "Coach Les Hill does a fantastic job in terms of keeping you accountable with integrity and patience. He's there for you as needed and wanted. If this is what you need, he's what you need. "
Recent Activity

Rob from The Website Guy Answered this on August 01, 2024
Responses on Alignable to requests for web design service reminds me of this scene from #BoilerRoom ... #RECO!  https://youtu.be/y3aA0XIp7vs?f... To answer the question, putting myself in the shoes of the requestor, I'd look for someone local specializing in small business / small budget over... (more) Responses on Alignable to requests for web design service reminds me of this scene from #BoilerRoom ... #RECO!  https://youtu.be/y3aA0XIp7vs?f... To answer the question, putting myself in the shoes of the requestor, I'd look for someone local specializing in small business / small budget over someone national - unless you have the budget and need for national SEO.  Everyone has the same sales pitch concerning customer service and expertise. Location and price is how web designers can differentiate themself. One need to balance cheeping out and getting "what you pay for" with not being just another overpriced paycheck to cover the overhead of a larger group when someone smaller can give more personalized service.   JMWO.  Side note - if the sales person doesn't have a website, and they only have a gmail address, I tend to ignore them altogether. Not legit enough. 

Rob from The Website Guy Answered this on April 13, 2024
Thank you for the invite. I mainly do small business website design. Sole proprietor based in Lino Lakes MN. But I am also trying to grow basic seo services (including simple social media) for recurring revenue purposes. Nothing too fancy or expensive.  I guess value from this group would be... (more) Thank you for the invite. I mainly do small business website design. Sole proprietor based in Lino Lakes MN. But I am also trying to grow basic seo services (including simple social media) for recurring revenue purposes. Nothing too fancy or expensive.  I guess value from this group would be insight into simple wins for those with low budgets.  Rob Shurtleff The Website Guy

Our Recognition

We're highly recommended by locals on Alignable

Highly Recommended

By 5+ Local Business Owners!

Our Team

Rob Shurtleff from The Website Guy
Rob Shurtleff
CoOwner / Operator / CWO