I’m Eugene, and alongside building and maintaining websites I offer managed WordPress hosting for small businesses across Ireland — starting at €120 a year, with free migration if you’re moving from somewhere else.

What hosting I use and why

I host all my clients’ websites on Wordify — a managed WordPress hosting platform running on AWS and Google Cloud servers. It’s not a household name like GoDaddy or Blacknight, and that’s fine — it was built specifically for WordPress and it shows.

Here’s why I chose it over the more well-known options:

Speed. Wordify uses enterprise-level infrastructure on AWS and Google Cloud, combined with a global CDN across 107 locations. Pages load fast — and fast loading is one of the factors Google uses to decide where your site ranks.

Security. Every site comes with a Web Application Firewall, real-time malware scanning, antivirus protection and free SSL. Security isn’t bolted on as an extra — it’s built into the platform from the ground up.

Daily backups. Automated daily backups run as standard. If something goes wrong, restoring your site is straightforward.

Reliability. Wordify runs on the same infrastructure that powers some of the world’s largest applications. Downtime is rare, and when it happens it’s measured in minutes not hours.

Free migration. If your site is currently hosted elsewhere, I’ll move it across at no extra cost. The process is straightforward and there’s no downtime involved.

Why your current hosting might be holding you back

A lot of small business websites in Ireland are sitting on cheap shared hosting — the kind where hundreds or thousands of websites share the same server resources. When those servers get busy your site slows down. Google notices slow sites and ranks them lower. Customers notice slow sites and leave.

It’s a problem that’s easy to fix and makes a real difference to both user experience and search rankings. Switching to better hosting is one of the quickest improvements you can make to an underperforming website.

What’s included for €120 a year

• Managed WordPress hosting on Wordify’s AWS/Google Cloud infrastructure
• Global CDN for fast loading worldwide
• Daily automated backups
• Full security suite — WAF, malware scanning, antivirus, SSL
• Free migration from your current host
• Everything managed by me — you don’t need to touch anything technical

Frequently asked questions

How much does hosting cost? From €120 a year — that’s €10 a month effectively. Free migration is included if you’re moving from another host.

What if I’m not currently with you for web design? No problem. I can host any WordPress website, regardless of who built it.

Will my website go down during migration? No. I handle migrations carefully to ensure there’s no downtime. Your site stays live throughout the process.

Do I need to do anything technical? Nothing at all. I take care of the entire setup and ongoing management. You just focus on your business.

Is this the same as the maintenance service? No — hosting and maintenance are separate services. Hosting keeps your site live and fast. My maintenance service (€200 a month) covers WordPress updates, security monitoring, content changes and more on top of that. You can have hosting only, or both together.

What if I want to move away in the future? You own your website completely. If you ever want to move to a different host, I’ll help you do that without any issues.

Fast, secure hosting sorted from €120 a year

If your website is on slow or unreliable hosting and you want something better — or if you just want hosting sorted properly from the start — I’d love to help.

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I’m Eugene, and local SEO is one of the core services I offer to small and owner-run businesses across Louth, Meath, Cavan and Monaghan. Not generic SEO promises — practical, local search optimisation that puts your business in front of the right people at the right time.

A real result

Ben’s Ices (bensices.ie) is a great example of what focused local SEO can achieve. They hire out ice cream vans for events across Louth and Meath — weddings, communions, corporate events, birthday parties. When we optimised their site and local presence they went to number one on Google across Louth for ice cream van hire and all the related searches that go with it. That’s the kind of result that changes how busy a business is.

What my SEO service includes

I don’t offer vague promises about rankings. Here’s exactly what’s involved:

SEO optimisation of your website. Every page on your site needs to be properly structured for Google — the right headings, page titles, meta descriptions, internal linking and technical setup. Most small business websites I look at have significant gaps here that are quietly holding back their rankings.

Google Business Profile optimisation. Your Google Business Profile drives the map results that appear at the top of local searches. Getting it set up properly — with accurate information, the right categories, photos and a strategy for gathering reviews — is one of the highest-impact things you can do for local visibility. It’s often the quickest win.

Service pages and blog content. Google rewards websites that have clear, well-written pages covering the services they offer and the areas they serve. I write high-quality service pages and blog posts that target the searches your customers are actually making — in plain English, not keyword-stuffed waffle.

Backlinks. Links from other reputable websites to yours are one of the strongest signals Google uses to assess credibility. I build relevant, quality backlinks that strengthen your site’s authority over time.

Why local SEO is different from general SEO

National SEO is a long, expensive game dominated by big budgets. Local SEO is different — and for small businesses in the North East it’s where the real opportunity lies.

In towns like Ardee, Kells, Dunleer or Cavan town, the competition for Google rankings is still relatively low. A properly optimised local presence can get you onto the first page of Google for your key searches within a few months — not years. Even in larger towns like Drogheda, Dundalk and Navan, local SEO done properly gives a small business a genuine competitive advantage over larger competitors who aren’t paying attention to it.

The key is consistency and patience. SEO isn’t a switch you flick — it builds over time. But the businesses that invest in it early are the ones that dominate their local search results for years.

Common reasons your business isn’t showing up on Google

Your Google Business Profile isn’t set up or optimised. This is the single most common issue I see. If you’re not in the map pack for local searches, this is usually why.

Your website doesn’t mention the right locations. Google needs to see clearly where you operate. If your website doesn’t specifically mention the towns and areas you serve, it won’t rank for searches in those areas.

You have no reviews. Reviews are a major factor in local rankings. A business with twenty recent Google reviews will consistently outrank a competitor with none, all else being equal.

Your website is slow or not mobile friendly. Google uses page speed and mobile performance as ranking factors. A slow, desktop-only website is working against itself.

You haven’t built any authority. A brand new website with no backlinks and no history will take time to rank regardless of how well it’s optimised. Building authority through quality backlinks accelerates this significantly.

Frequently asked questions

How much does SEO cost? My local SEO service starts at €400 per month. That covers website optimisation, Google Business Profile management, content creation and backlink building. I’ll put together a clear proposal based on your specific situation before anything starts.

How long before I see results? Most clients start to see meaningful movement in their rankings within three to six months. Some see results sooner, particularly for less competitive local searches. SEO is a long-term investment — the businesses that stick with it are the ones that build a sustainable flow of organic enquiries.

Do I need SEO if I already have a website? If your website isn’t generating enquiries from Google, then yes. Having a website and having an optimised website are two very different things.

Can you do SEO on a website someone else built? Yes — I can work on any WordPress website regardless of who built it. I’ll do an audit first to understand where the gaps are.

Do you offer SEO without a website build? Yes. If you’re happy with your existing website but want to improve your Google visibility, SEO as a standalone service is absolutely available.

Is there a contract? No long-term contract. I ask for a month’s notice to cancel, but there’s no tie-in. That said, SEO takes time to deliver results — clients who give it at least six months consistently see the best outcomes.

Start showing up where your customers are searching

If you want to know why your business isn’t appearing on Google and what it would take to change that, I’d love to have a straightforward conversation.

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