Let’s be honest. Running a business is already stressful enough. You wake up each day with a to-do list longer than your arm, fires to put out, clients to keep happy, invoices to chase, and staff to manage – and then bam – your website goes down.
Or it stops sending contact form emails.
Or Google decides to tank your rankings overnight.
Or your live stream for an important product launch starts buffering right when your biggest potential customer logs on to watch.
Who do you call when that happens? Your usual agency?
Maybe. But what if your agency is busy? What if they’re juggling ten other clients? What if they don’t quite get how urgent it is to you, right now, today?
That’s where I come in.
Why Am I Different?
I’m not an agency. I’m not a faceless team with account managers, project managers, and endless email threads before anything gets done.
I’m Gordon Barker. I’ve been working in digital marketing since before Google even existed – back when Yahoo ruled search, and AltaVista felt like the future. I’ve spent over 30 years in SEO, decades in web development, and I’ve produced live streams for corporate events, product launches, and conferences long before everyone jumped onto Zoom.
If your website breaks today, if your rankings drop this week, if your livestream needs to go global tomorrow – you can call me directly. No long-term contracts. No retainer fees. Just honest, expert help when you need it.
What Do I Actually Do?
Here’s what clients call me for:
1. Emergency Website Fixes
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WordPress hacked?
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Pages showing errors?
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Plugin updates crash your site?
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Contact forms not sending emails?
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Slow load times driving away customers?
I can step in, diagnose, and fix the problem quickly. Often within hours, sometimes even minutes. No fuss. No contracts. Just results.
2. SEO Rescue
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Traffic down but you don’t know why?
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Google’s new algorithm updates wiped out your rankings?
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Need technical SEO audits, site speed optimization, or structured data implementation?
I’ve worked with Google’s evolution since its launch. My approach combines old-school SEO understanding (how search really works) with modern AI-driven insights for rankings that last.
3. Live Streaming Executive Production
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Hosting an important webinar for clients and want it to look professional?
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Broadcasting your conference to staff worldwide?
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Launching a new product and want the world to see?
I handle live streaming from planning, testing, and setup through to production, overlays, branding, and live troubleshooting – ensuring your broadcast goes out smoothly to everywhere you want it to reach. Have a look at my previous live streaming events from corporate financial announcements, government departments across to COVID period funerals on my YouTube link here: https://www.youtube.com/@GordonBarkerAuthor
Why You’ll Find My Approach Refreshing
I’ve been called many things in my career: SEO guru, live stream wizard, website fixer, digital problem-solver. But what I’m proudest of is being called “the guy you call when everything goes wrong.”
Because here’s what I believe:
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Digital agencies are great for long-term strategy.
But sometimes, you need today’s solution today. -
Freelancers are great for small jobs.
But sometimes, you need someone who can think like an executive, act like a technician, and deliver like an agency. -
Your internal team is great for everyday tasks.
But sometimes, they’re simply too busy or don’t have the expertise in a crisis.
That’s why my clients come back again and again when they’re stuck. I fix, I advise, and I empower them to keep running their business without fear of digital failure.
Why Work With Me Instead of an Agency?
1. Speed
No project managers. No endless proposals. You call me, I start work.
2. Expertise
Thirty-plus years in SEO. Decades in website development. Years as an executive producer for live streaming. Very few people have this combination of skills.
3. Flexibility
One day, one week, or an ongoing project if you choose. No forced retainer fees or long-term contracts unless you want them.
4. Personal Service
You deal with me directly. You’re not “client number 57 in the queue.” Your problem becomes my priority.
5. Cost-Effective
Because there are no layers of management or agency overheads, you get expertise at a fraction of the cost.
Who Hires Me?
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Business owners who suddenly realise their website is down and their digital agency is “looking into it” for days without answers.
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Marketing managers who need an SEO expert to audit urgent drops in traffic.
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CEOs launching a new product who want the livestream to look flawless to the world.
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Agencies themselves who need a silent partner for SEO rescue or live streaming when their teams are overloaded.
A Little About Me (The Warmer, Personal Side)
I started in advertising before digital was even called digital. I built my first websites in the mid-90s and watched Google rewrite the rulebook. I’ve worked with multinational corporates, small businesses, charities, and individuals chasing dreams.
I believe websites are more than code and SEO is more than keywords. They’re tools to connect human beings to what they’re looking for.
Outside work, I’m a thinker, a writer, and someone who loves asking the big questions about life and AI (like whether robots will ever truly think). I also live-stream conferences, weddings, funerals, and community events because I believe everyone deserves to be seen and heard, no matter where they are.
What Does Working With Me Look Like?
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You call, email, or WhatsApp me.
Explain the problem or opportunity in plain language. -
I assess and quote quickly.
Often within 30 minutes. -
I get to work immediately.
No waiting for “next available slots.” If I take on your task, it starts now. -
I fix the problem or deliver your live stream or SEO rescue.
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You get back to your business with relief and confidence, knowing it’s sorted.
Real Client Feedback
“Gordon Barker is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise in SEO, web data, and analytics. He brings not only technical prowess but also strategic marketing insight, making him an invaluable asset to any team or project. His delightful personality and sense of humor make working with him a pleasure. I highly recommend Gordon to anyone seeking top-notch digital marketing services.”
— Asheen Dayal, Group Chief Marketing Officer, Bothongo Group
“Gordon Barker’s contributions to our businesses were transformative. From developing a cutting-edge stock management system to optimizing our websites, Gordon’s innovative work significantly improved our processes.”
— John Rayner, Acting General Manager, Bidvest Burchmores
“Highly professional, creative and focused individual. Company has achieved some noteworthy accolades in Web Design”
Eric Hackett
CIO Adivisor, IT Services specialist, COBIT and ISO27001 certifiedCIO Adivisor, IT Services specialist, COBIT and ISO27001 certified
Ready to Talk?
Whether you’re reading this on your phone during a crisis, browsing for future needs, or just curious about what’s possible, here’s my promise:
If I can help you, I will. If I can’t, I’ll tell you honestly.
You deserve a website that works, rankings that bring you business, and broadcasts that make you proud – without contracts you don’t want or delays you can’t afford.
Contact Me Today
- gordon@23dot.net
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+4407776308571
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SEO Website: https://tgbarker.co.uk
- SOS Website: https://websitesos.net/
Call me. Let’s fix it.
Closing Thought
The digital world waits for no one. Google updates don’t pause for your agency to catch up. Your customers won’t wait while your website loads. Your viewers won’t stick around if your live stream buffers.
