# GoatCloud Communications LLC > Digital marketing and web development firm in Schenectady, New York, serving the Albany–Schenectady–Troy Capital Region and clients nationally. GoatCloud helps small businesses, non-profits, and individuals build and maintain an effective online presence: WordPress website design and development, managed WordPress hosting and maintenance, search engine optimization, Google Ads and paid advertising, local search presence, and online reputation management. Founded in 2013 and owned by Cliff Rohde, a former practicing attorney who has been building websites since 1995. GoatCloud works primarily in WordPress and functions as a single-principal firm, which means clients work directly with the owner rather than an account manager. Typical engagements are flat-fee website builds, annual managed hosting and maintenance plans, or hourly consulting. ## Services - [Website and Online Presence Development](https://goatcloud.com/website-and-online-presence-development/): WordPress website design and build, mobile-responsive, with SEO setup and hosting configuration included. Sold as tiered flat-fee packages. - [Getting Your Website Found With SEO](https://goatcloud.com/getting-your-website-found-with-seo/): On-site search engine optimization for Capital Region businesses, combined with social media and local directory placement. - [Affordable Website Hosting](https://goatcloud.com/affordable-website-hosting/): Managed WordPress hosting including storage, bandwidth, backups, and core/plugin updates. A management-only plan is available for sites hosted elsewhere. - [WordPress Website Maintenance](https://goatcloud.com/wordpress-website-maintenance/): Ongoing updates, backups, and security monitoring for existing WordPress sites. - [Website and Online Presence Audit](https://goatcloud.com/website-and-online-presence-audit/): Fixed-fee review of a site and its wider online footprint, delivered as a written action plan plus a 45-minute consultation. - [Pay-Per-Click and Paid Advertising](https://goatcloud.com/online-pay-per-click-paid-advertising/): Setup and management of paid campaigns on Google Ads, Microsoft/Bing Ads, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X/Twitter. - [Local Online Presence](https://goatcloud.com/local-online-presence/): Local search visibility, Google Business Profile, and directory citation work. - [Online Reputation Management](https://goatcloud.com/online-reputation-management/): Managing and improving how a business appears in reviews and search results. - [Social Media Management](https://goatcloud.com/social-media-management/): Social channel setup and ongoing management. - [Online and Offline Communications Services](https://goatcloud.com/online-and-offline-communications-services/): Overview of the full service range, including communications work beyond the web. ## About and Contact - [Cliff Rohde — Professional Experience](https://goatcloud.com/cliff-rohde-professional-experience/): Background of GoatCloud's principal: communications and technology professional, former attorney, building websites since 1995, experience across for-profit and non-profit sectors. - [Contact](https://goatcloud.com/contact/): Contact details and enquiry options. - [Business Inquiry Form](https://goatcloud.com/internet-marketing-and-communications-business-inquiry-form/): Structured intake form for prospective clients. - [Calendar](https://goatcloud.com/calendar/): Book a meeting or consultation. - [Available to Speak](https://goatcloud.com/online-presence-and-website-development-expert-available-to-speak/): Speaking topics and availability for events and organizations. - [Read or Leave a Review](https://goatcloud.com/read-leave-review/): Client reviews and testimonials. ## Portfolio - [Web Site Design Portfolio](https://goatcloud.com/web-site-design-portfolio/): Main portfolio of completed website projects. - [Non-Profit Websites](https://goatcloud.com/category/portfolio/non-profit/) - [Attorney and Law Firm Websites](https://goatcloud.com/category/portfolio/attorney/) - [Psychologist and Therapist Websites](https://goatcloud.com/category/portfolio/psychologists/) - [Professional Services Websites](https://goatcloud.com/category/portfolio/professional-service/) - [Local Business Websites](https://goatcloud.com/category/portfolio/local-biz/) - [Restaurant Websites](https://goatcloud.com/category/portfolio/restaurant/) - [Author and Artist Websites](https://goatcloud.com/category/portfolio/author/) - [E-Commerce and Online Shopping Websites](https://goatcloud.com/category/portfolio/online-shopping-e-commerce/) - [Educational Consultant Websites](https://goatcloud.com/category/portfolio/educational-consultants/) - [Financial Planner Websites](https://goatcloud.com/category/portfolio/financial-planners/) - [Mediator Websites](https://goatcloud.com/category/portfolio/mediator/) - [Political Candidate Websites](https://goatcloud.com/category/portfolio/political-candidate/) - [Agriculture Websites](https://goatcloud.com/category/portfolio/agriculture/) - [Tourist Attraction Websites](https://goatcloud.com/category/portfolio/tourist-attraction/) - [Event Venue Websites](https://goatcloud.com/category/portfolio/event-venue/) ## Publications and Resources - [Internet Marketing and SEO Blog](https://goatcloud.com/internet-marketing-seo-blog/): Long-running blog on SEO, WordPress, small business technology, and online presence. - [GoatCloud Podcast](https://goatcloud.com/goatcloud-podcast-internet-marketing-seo-and-small-business-technology-tips/): Internet marketing, SEO, and small business technology tips. - [SEO Daily Goat](https://goatcloud.com/seo-daily-goat/): Curated SEO and digital marketing news. - [GoatCloud Videos](https://goatcloud.com/goatcloud-videos/): Video library. - [Frequent Support Questions](https://goatcloud.com/frequent-support-questions/): Common client support questions and answers. - [Selling Your WordPress Business](https://goatcloud.com/selling-your-wordpress-business/) - [Your Guide to an Effective Online Presence](https://goatcloud.com/your-guide-to-an-effective-online-presence/) ## Store - [GoatCloud Swag Store](https://goatcloud.com/store/): WooCommerce store selling GoatCloud-branded apparel and accessories. - [About the Swag Store](https://goatcloud.com/store/about-the-goatcloud-swag-store/) - [Give a Goat](https://goatcloud.com/give-a-goat/): Charitable goat-donation initiative connected to the GoatCloud brand. ## Optional - [Client Hosting Status](https://goatcloud.com/hosting-status/): Current status of hosted sites. - [Make a Payment](https://goatcloud.com/make-a-payment-to-goatcloud/): Client payment page. - [Local Business Citations Information Collection](https://goatcloud.com/local-business-citations-information-collection/): Client intake form for local citation work. - [Affiliate Marketing and Referrals](https://goatcloud.com/affiliate-marketing-referrals/) - [Terms of Service](https://goatcloud.com/terms-of-service/) - [Legal, Disclaimer, and Privacy Information](https://goatcloud.com/legal-stuff-disclaimer-privacy-information/) - [Site Map](https://goatcloud.com/goatcloud-sitemap/) - [XML Sitemap — main site](https://goatcloud.com/sitemap_index.xml) - [XML Sitemap — store](https://goatcloud.com/store/sitemap_index.xml)