Grow Your Business
With Results-Driven
Digital Marketing
I'm Chris Taplin — a hands-on digital marketing consultant and WordPress expert helping UK businesses win more clients online through smart SEO, PPC, and high-converting web design.
Websites That Win Business
From brochure sites to complex dynamic systems — franchise networks, procurement portals, WooCommerce stores — built right, built to perform.
+312% Organic Traffic
Lancashire e-commerce brand — 6 months of technical SEO + content strategy.
UK Business Advisor
Chair of the UKBA Northern Group and the board’s only Digital Expert Advisor.
About Chris
27+ Years Turning Clicks Into Customers
Based in Lancashire, I’ve spent over 27 years building websites and digital strategies that actually work. I partner with SMEs, e-commerce brands, franchise networks, and growth-stage businesses across the UK who are tired of agencies that overpromise and underdeliver. You get me — hands-on, accountable, and focused entirely on your bottom line.
320+ Websites Built — Every Sector, Every Scale
From SME brochure sites to franchise networks, internal procurement systems, and full WooCommerce stores. Every site built to perform, not just look good.
SEO, PPC & Digital Strategy
From Google Ads to technical SEO, I manage campaigns that generate measurable ROI — not vanity metrics.
UK Business Advisors – Board member
Chair of the Northern Group covering Liverpool to Hull and up to the Scottish Borders. The board’s only Digital Advisor — bringing genuine C-suite level digital strategy to your business, not just tactics.
What I Do
Services Built Around Your Growth
Whether you need a brand-new website, more traffic, or a strategic partner — I offer practical, no-fluff digital services that move the needle.
WordPress Web Design
Bespoke WordPress websites — from simple brochure sites to complex dynamic systems for franchise networks, procurement, and e-commerce.
- →Divi 5 & Elementor expert builds
- →Franchise / franchisee networks
- →Internal procurement portals
- →ACF dynamic & custom post types
- →Divi Engine integrations
- →Speed & Core Web Vitals
From £1,500
SEO
Rank higher, get found by the right people, and turn organic traffic into revenue — sustainably.
- →Technical SEO audits
- →Local SEO (Lancashire & beyond)
- →Content strategy & writing
- →Link building
- →Monthly reporting
From £500/mo
PPC / Google Ads
Get in front of ready-to-buy customers. I manage campaigns that spend smart and deliver real ROI.
- →Google Search & Shopping
- →Remarketing campaigns
- →Landing page optimisation
- →Conversion tracking setup
- →Transparent monthly reports
From £400/mo
Website Maintenance
Your site looked after every month — so you can focus on running your business, not firefighting.
- →Plugin & core updates
- →Daily backups
- →Security monitoring
- →Performance checks
- →Priority support hours
From £99/mo
Digital Marketing Consultancy
Strategic digital direction — from channel planning and budget allocation to full funnel growth strategies.
- →Digital audits & strategy
- →Marketing channel planning
- →Fractional CMO / advisory
- →Board-level presentations
- →Growth roadmapping
From £750/day
WooCommerce & E-Commerce
Build and grow an online store that actually sells. From setup to conversion rate optimisation.
- →WooCommerce builds
- →Payment gateway setup
- →Product page optimisation
- →Abandoned cart recovery
- →E-commerce SEO
From £2,500
How It Works
Simple, Transparent Process
No jargon, no surprises. Here's exactly how we go from first conversation to measurable results.
Discovery Call
Free 30-minute call to understand your goals, challenges, and budget — no sales pitch.
Strategy & Proposal
I send a clear proposal with scope, timeline, and pricing. No hidden extras.
Build & Execute
I get to work — keeping you updated throughout with regular check-ins.
Report & Grow
Monthly reports show exactly what’s working. We iterate and scale what delivers ROI.
Proof It Works
Real Results for Real Businesses
Every case study below is a Lancashire or UK business that invested in the right digital strategy — and got real, measurable returns.
Retainer Packages
Predictable Monthly Support
Stop paying for one-off fixes. A retainer means I'm in your corner every month — proactive, accountable, and always improving your results.
Starter
For businesses that need a solid foundation.
Cancel anytime
- ✓WordPress maintenance & updates
- ✓Security monitoring & backups
- ✓Up to 3 hrs support/changes
- ✓Monthly performance report
- ✓Priority email support
Growth
For businesses ready to scale online.
Cancel anytime
- ✓Everything in Starter
- ✓SEO — 8 hrs/month
- ✓Monthly content (2 blog posts)
- ✓Google Analytics & Search Console
- ✓Quarterly strategy session
- ✓Up to 6 hrs development work
Authority
Full digital management for ambitious businesses.
Cancel anytime
- ✓Everything in Growth
- ✓PPC management (Google Ads)
- ✓Full SEO programme
- ✓4 blog posts/month
- ✓Bi-weekly strategy calls
- ✓Conversion rate optimisation
- ✓Unlimited support hours
Insights
Practical Digital Marketing Advice
No fluff — just actionable content for UK business owners looking to grow online.
Digital Marketing Agency vs Consultant: Which Is Right for Your Business?
Agency or consultant — which is better for a UK SME? The real differences in accountability, cost, and who actually does your work explained plainly.
Technical SEO Checklist: 10 Things Most UK Business Websites Get Wrong
A plain-English technical SEO checklist for UK SMEs — 10 common issues, how to check them, and how to fix them. Practical, no jargon.
Google Ads vs SEO: Which Should Your Business Invest in First?
Google Ads vs SEO — which comes first for a UK small business? Honest advice on when to do each, when to do both, and a decision framework to close.
Let's Talk
Ready to Grow Your Business?
Book a free, no-obligation discovery call. 30 minutes. No sales pressure. Just an honest conversation about where you are and how I can help.
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I’d Love to Hear From You
Whether you’re a start-up looking for your first website or an established business that wants better digital marketing results — let’s have a chat.
hello@christaplinassociates.co.uk
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Lancashire, UK · Working nationwide
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