Fourth Wave Consulting is a business that’s all about your business. We excel at providing all your small buisness computer and Internet needs. We provide local area network support for all versions of Windows, we can get you connected to the Internet, and we can keep all your pcs running. But our specialty is creating, maintaining, and optimizing E-commerce web sites.

E-Commerce & SEO Services


Most of the consulting I do is tailor-made to the client’s needs, so it’s hard to put together a standard offering of my services. It can be a useful starting point, however, so here goes:

  1. SEO Do-It-Yourself Report
    I can produce an exactingly detailed report that will act as a guide for the do-it-yourselfer who wants to maximize everything about their e-commerce web site with an eye to search engine optimization. It includes specific steps to take to improve every one of my 6 pillars of e-commerce (if you haven’t read the article, they are: keyword research, content & conversion, site structure, external links, analytics, and advertising). Much of the work required to optimize a site is time-consuming, but can also be picked up quickly. I think the best long-range success will come through my teaching site admins how to do much of the work themselves; it’s certainly less expensive for the client. The comprehensive report includes up to 10 hours of follow-up calls or emails should you have any questions down the line. The report covers these topics and more:

    • Link building – How to build links to your site.

    • Keyword research – how to find and rank keywords.

    • Adding content – what kinds of content to add, and how to maximize it.

    • Site architecture – linking, titles, site maps, and structure.

    • Testing & Analytics – How to track your progress and test ideas.

    • Advertising – How to get the most bang for your advertising buck.


  2. Customized Consulting Solution
    Everyone’s needs are unique, and I much prefer to set up a solution tailored to my customer’s situation. My approach to web sites is to treat them as a whole – it’s important to keep in mind how much each aspect of a site affects the others. I am often contacted for SEO work for a site, only to learn upon closer examination that the site really needs work in a number of areas. I can work with you to create a custom plan of action to maximize the potential of your site. I’ve found the best way is to start with an information gathering meeting, where we can talk about your needs, my experience and qualifications, and give us a chance to ask questions. The first hour is free, so there’s no risk to you. After the initial meeting, I can prepare a recommendation/quote for services I think would best suit your needs.

Network Support Services


Local Network Support in Portland, Oregon
If you are located in or around Portland, OR, I can be your IT department for hire. Most small businesses can’t afford to hire a full-time network guy, and often find themselves with quite a few computers and no one to keep them running. I can do it all for your windows-based network:

  • On-Call troubleshooting – On-site and remote, phone calls and emails anytime

  • Internet Access & Wireless – I can set up, secure, and maintain your Internet connection. Need a VPN, remote access, or other special requirement? No problem.

  • Data Integrity – I’ve found it’s almost universal human nature to neglect data backups and redundancy – I can set up a solution that fits your needs and your budget.

  • Special needs – Have a custom database that no one’s heard of? I’m a fast learner and have supported many custom packages before, including Dentrix, Visual Manufacturing, Netsuite, OsCommerce, Microsoft POS, and many others.

Feel free to contact me with any inquiries.