WordPress expertise / Practical website improvements

About Small Business Fanatics

We bridge the gap between web design and SEO performance. Based in Ukiah, CA, we work alongside local digital marketing teams and web professionals to deliver fast, clean, and search-optimized websites.

CLIENT REVIEW

★★★★★

“They really took the time to understand my business and my goals.”

Shane Clark · Google review

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Technical expertise behind your website

Small Business Fanatics is a Northern California WordPress-focused SEO agency specializing in technical SEO, site performance, and ongoing WordPress maintenance. We partner with digital marketing teams and agencies that need a dependable technical expert to keep their clients’ sites clean, fast, secure, and fully optimized for search.

Agencies trust us because we deliver accurate, behind-the-scenes execution without hand-holding. Whether it’s fixing long-standing technical errors, improving Core Web Vitals, tightening internal linking, or preparing a site for the future of AI-driven search, we help teams deliver better results and retain happier clients.

Serving Small Businesses Across Northern California

While we’re based in Mendocino County’s biggest city Ukiah, we proudly help small businesses throughout the region improve their websites, increase Google visibility, and keep WordPress running smoothly.

Meet the Founder

JL Faverio drinking coffee in Santa Rosa Small Business Fanatics was founded by JL Faverio, a seasoned WordPress developer and self-taught technical SEO consultant with two decades of experience helping agencies and businesses strengthen their web presence.

JL has worked on 1,000+ WordPress websites, led SEO and migration projects for law firms, schools, and national brands, and collaborated with dozens of marketing agencies across the country. His technical depth spans everything from structured data and site audits to speed optimization and hosting architecture.

Known for his hands-on approach and attention to detail, JL’s background makes SBF the go-to partner for teams that need more than surface-level SEO.

Let’s Collaborate

Ready to strengthen your business SEO? Request your free quote.

What our clients say

      
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   Roger Crockett 
 4 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Given that I'm a small business, the services of Small Business Fanatics have been perfect. Their prices are reasonable and their service is excellent. JL is an absolute pleasure to work with. He's pleasant, flexible, fast and most importantly, highly competent! I feel lucky to have found JL and Small Business Fanatics!
  
 
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   Omar Muhammad 
 349 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've had amazing results from working with JL, our website was in need of some professional attention and he made modifications which delivered immediate results! I've seen a significant improvement on website traffic and service requests since he's been managing our website. I would definitely recommend his services!
  
 
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   Jim McDannald, DPM 
 359 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. JL is an exceptional WordPress developer who’s helped me build out multiple client websites. He’s efficient, detail-oriented, and always finds smart solutions to improve site performance and design. His reliability and communication make him a true partner in my business. Highly recommend JL to anyone looking for expert WordPress help.
  
 
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   Leonnardo Enrique 
 363 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They really know what they’re doing with SEO. Super easy to work with and very professional. I highly recommend them!
  
 
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   Melissa G Wilson 
 363 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. JL is truly great to work with and I have worked with him for more than fivey years. He is consistent with his work and very responsive when you need help quickly.
  
 
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   Rabin Nabizadeh 
 363 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. JL is one of the lost fantastic SEO consultants in the bat area.  Extremely reliable and always always honest and diligent.   Every interaction with him is above board and met with competence and sincerity.  Really recommend him. .
  
 
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   Will Morriss 
 363 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. JL is amazing to work with. He's been responsive, professional, and  he went the extra mile to point out SEO tech errors our team missed. I'll be working with him again for sure.
  
 
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   Jennifer Hedgpeth 
 531 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. JL Faverio has been wonderful to work with!! He responds in a timely manner, pays great attention to detail and genuinely wants to please his clients. He has maintained and worked on my husband’s art website and I wouldn’t choose anyone else!
  
 
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   Carmen Perry 
 590 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This has been the best experience!  JL is an expert at what he does, and super easy to work with.  No matter what your vision, it can come to life quickly, efficiently and most important affordably.

I’ve been so thankful for the expertise and experience.  The consultations are so easy, helpful and informative.  I’ve learned so much and also got an amazing website!

If you’re trying to decide whether to use Small Business Fanatics, do it!  You won’t be disappointed.
  
 
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   Chris Ratchford 
 677 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. So grateful for JL and his knowledge of website development, especially WordPress customizations. JL has saved me many hours, lots of tears, and a few headaches.

If you want a developer who does what he says, hire JL!
  
 
 
  
 
 
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