WFpulse · SEO & web strategy · Las Vegas, NV Booking projects · Q2 '26
S/01 Introduction

Strategy meets
execution.

I’m Markese Straughter, founder of WFpulse, an SEO and web strategy practice out of Las Vegas. I work with agencies, founders, and enterprise teams to plan smart digital strategy and see it through.

Currently
Running a Vegas-based digital agency & partnering with teams across industries.
Strategy
SEO · Web · Digital
Execution
Hands-on, end-to-end
Clients
Agencies · Local · Enterprise
Operator
Real business experience
S/02 About

Born in Panama, raised in Vegas. I build digital systems that actually move a business forward.

My path started practical: a six-month coding bootcamp, then internships across Las Vegas. Development became design, and design became SEO, the discipline that now anchors how I approach every project.

I’ve also built and invested in real businesses, a junk removal company and a partnership in a restaurant. That operator experience shapes how I work: I understand costs, time, and what actually moves the needle.

Disciplines
SEO · Web Dev · Digital Strategy · Project Management
Working with
Agencies · Freelancers · Startups · Enterprise teams
Building toward
AI-driven workflows & systems for sustainable growth
S/03 Services

Five ways I work, all calm.

01

SEO Strategy & Execution

The core lens. Technical audits, content systems, and on-page work, planned and executed end-to-end, not just recommended.

Investment
Retainer or project
02

Web & App Development

Marketing sites, web apps, and product UIs built with SEO and performance baked into the foundation. Webflow, custom stacks, or native.

Investment
Project basis
03

Shopify Development

Theme work, custom storefronts, and conversion-focused builds for DTC brands. Migrations, Liquid customization, and ongoing optimization.

Investment
Project or retainer
04

Custom AI Builds

Practical AI: internal tools, content workflows, agentic systems, and customer-facing apps. Real tooling that fits your business, no buzzword theater.

Investment
Custom build
05

Digital Strategy

For agencies, founders, and teams that need a strategic partner. Understand the business first, then build the plan that fits.

Investment
Strategy engagement
S/04 How I work

A simple, honest
process.

01
Listen

Start with the business, not the keywords. Costs, margins, sales motion, where growth actually comes from.

02
Audit

Technical SEO, content, site architecture, analytics. A clear picture of what’s working, what’s broken, what’s missing.

03
Plan

A tight strategy with priorities, tradeoffs, and a realistic timeline. No 200-page decks.

04
Execute

Hands-on. I write, I build, I coordinate dev. Weekly check-ins, plain-English reports.

05
Iterate

Search changes. So does your business. We adjust monthly based on what the data and the market are doing.

S/05 Selected work

A small, careful
portfolio of partnerships.

Full archive
2024 · Webflow + SEO support
Persona

Persona

Identity verification SaaS · 2024
Webflow + SEO
2024 · +136% organic growth
Airbyte

Airbyte

Open-source data platform · 2024
+136% organic
2024 · SEO audits + education
U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank

SMB consulting program · 2024
Audits + education
2024 · Migration + EN/ES strategy
Gonzalez Firm

Gonzalez Firm

Bilingual law firm · Vegas · 2024
EN/ES strategy
S/06 Experience

Nine years, four chapters.

Now
Founder & Lead Strategist
WFpulse · Las Vegas

Leading SEO-driven strategy for local service businesses, while collaborating with agencies and enterprise teams across industries.

Recent
Operator & Partner
Junk removal · restaurant venture

Direct experience building and investing in real businesses, operations, costs, and decision-making outside of digital.

Earlier
Freelance Strategist
Web → Design → SEO

Freelance work that evolved from development into design, then into SEO, the discipline that now anchors everything.

Start
Internships & Bootcamp
Las Vegas, NV

Six-month coding bootcamp out of high school, then local internships across Vegas. Learned how digital connects to actual business outcomes.

S/07 Testimonials

Words from people
I’ve worked with.

"
Webflow and SEO knowledge that’s top tier, really helped our company when we needed extra support.
Gabe Y.
Persona
"
Straight shooter who consistently goes above and beyond. Communication, billing, and changes were all handled smoothly. 100% recommended.
Rodolfo
Gonzalez Firm
"
Excellent partner. Extensive expertise in Webflow, web development, SEO, and digital strategy, with follow-through on every project.
Jason W.
Lift Altitude
S/08 FAQ

Practical
questions,
honest answers.

Three groups: agencies and freelancers who need a strategic partner, local Vegas service businesses building their digital presence, and enterprise teams that need execution-focused support on more complex environments.

Both. My role isn’t limited to recommendations. I actively manage and support execution, coordinating design, development, content, and marketing so projects actually move forward.

I’m actively integrating AI-driven workflows into how I deliver. The goal isn’t to replace strategy, it’s to give businesses more flexibility and control over how they market, operate, and scale.

I’ve built and invested in real businesses: a junk removal company and a restaurant partnership. I understand costs, operations, and what actually moves the needle, not just rankings.

S/09 Let’s talk

Got a project
that needs to ship?

Based
Las Vegas, Nevada
Working with
SaaS · Enterprise · Local
Hours
M–F, 9–5 PT