Hi, I’m Mark Rose, founder and operator of Groupiehead.

Earlier in my career, I was a partner in a large marketing firm. I understand firsthand how traditional agencies operate — layers of management, structured processes, and a clear separation between clients and the people actually doing the work.

In many larger firms, the person selling the strategy isn’t the one executing it. The people building the website, designing the creative, and managing the advertising often never speak directly with the business owner. They’re completing tasks — not building relationships. The model depends on volume, overhead, and constantly moving from one account to the next. And worse… many firms outsource the work to cheap labor overseas that don’t know (or care) who they’re working for. These firms are designed to pump out the work, get paid, and move on to the next sale.

Over time, I realized something important.

The best results didn’t come from being bigger. They came from being closer.

So I intentionally evolved Groupiehead into a boutique, highly focused marketing company — one where clients work directly with me. No sales people. No departments. No hand-offs. No account managers. The person you talk to is the person doing the work, me.

I handle the creative, website development, and advertising personally, bringing in a small circle of long-trusted specialists only when something truly falls outside my expertise. I don’t take on every potential client. I work with businesses I know I can genuinely help — the ones who value clarity, accountability, relationships and real results.

Some clients need strategic leadership — someone to think like a marketing director. Others simply need an experienced professional to design the branding, build the website, sharpen the messaging, and/or run marketing campaigns that drives real leads. These are the things I do.

If you’re looking for experienced, hands-on design and marketing help — and someone you can actually build a relationship with — give me a call. 518-369-8510. That’s my cell number.

I can’t wait to learn more about your business and how I can help.
Mark Rose

Marketing Help for Businesses — Big Projects or Small Tasks

Websites That Work

Clear, professional websites designed to represent your business properly and convert visitors into real leads. Before building a site, I often help clients think through potential marketing strategies so the website is structured to support future advertising, search visibility, and lead generation. The goal is to create a website that doesn’t just look good today, but continues to work as the foundation for your marketing moving forward.

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Creative Marketing

From brochures and print materials to messaging and brand visuals, I help businesses communicate clearly and professionally. Whether you need a single project completed or ongoing creative support, the focus is always the same: presenting your business in a way that builds trust, makes it easy for potential customers to understand what you offer, and convinces them to reach out.

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Advertising That Drives Leads

Once the foundation is in place, advertising helps bring the right people to your business. I help clients develop and manage campaigns designed to generate real inquiries and measurable results. Because the website and messaging are built with marketing in mind from the beginning, advertising efforts work more effectively and consistently over time.

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How Clients Work With Me

Most businesses don’t hire Groupiehead for just one isolated task. In many cases, I become their go-to marketing partner — someone they can call when they need guidance, creative work, or help moving a marketing project forward.

Clients have my cell phone number and are welcome to call anytime when something comes up or when they simply need advice. That direct access helps keep projects moving and prevents small marketing questions from turning into bigger problems.

Some clients work with me long-term on a regular basis, whether that’s monthly, weekly, or simply as needs arise. As a client, you will work directly with me, there’s no hand-off between departments or account managers. The person you speak with is the same person developing the ideas and doing the work — always.

My role can be as involved in your business as needed. For example, some restaurants hire me to design and print their menus, maintain their website, create weekly social media posts, and manage monthly YouTube advertising campaigns to bring in new customers. Other clients have fewer needs. An accounting firm might hire me to build their website and design matching business cards for their staff. When they bring on a new employee, I simply print another set so their brand always stays consistent.

Some clients work with me long-term their “as needed” Marketing Director. Others reach out when they need help with a specific project. Either way, the goal is the same — thoughtful strategy, professional creative work, and marketing that helps your business move forward.

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Past Client Work

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Client Testimonials

The testimonials below are all real 5 star Google Reviews that can be found here.

“We have worked with Groupiehead for years and they have always provided us with great professional service. From building our websites and regular updates Groupiehead has been easy to work with and quick to respond to our constantly changing needs.”

Matthew Hall, Owner, Next Door Kitchen + Bar

“I have been a customer for many years now. I find Groupiehead, reliable, very fair pricing, easy to work with. No request is to big or small. I am always pleased with their creativity. Give them an idea and watch it come to light.”

Theresa Butler, Owner, Theresa’s Lake View Bar & Grill

“Not only great customer service but great and creative ideas!!”

David Grunenwald, Owner, Bankshot Antiques

“Mark is so great to work with. He makes managing our social media and websites so easy. He is so always available to make adjustments, add photos or content and talk through any changes in our business.”

Melissa Jochum, CFO, Gordon Companies

“Having worked on multiple projects with Mark and Groupiehead over the past several years, I can give him my highest recommendation to anyone or organization. He does a great job at explaining everything and always works within the time and budget. We highly recommend Groupiehead for all your website needs.”

Al Malone, President, Ashline Local Moving

“I have worked with Mark at Groupiehead for the last two years and highly recommend him. Mark has been invaluable to our company through the redesign of our website, new logo design and printed marketing materials for our growing company. He continues to help build our brand through social media marketing using Facebook, Twitter and Google. His experience and patience guided us successfully through a company name change. Mark provides insight, years of experience as well as providing immediate attention to our needs. Mark at Groupiehead is someone you want on your marketing team!”

Louise Bender, Marketing Director, Helping Hands @Home

“We have been using Mark for our website for two years now and couldn’t be happier. From the initial set up to all the changes he gets everything laid out perfectly and in such a timely manner!”

Michelle Lemons, Office Manager, Organize Senior Moves Saratoga

“Groupiehead is great! Mark is talented, creative, responsive, professional and thorough. He is an SEO guru! My business has grown exponentially because of Mark’s expertise. I can also depend on him for honest advice, which is so important as a sole proprietor.”

Rachel Baum, CPDT-KA, At Home Dog Trainer

“Hello, Heather from Heather’s Heart Forge here to tell you about the awesome experience we had brainstorming ideas and creating a website that was on fire with Mark. He is super patient, quick, and full of super supportive ideas that helped us reach more prospective students. It’s super convenient, he hosts, and posts for us; No worries. Thanks Mark, you rock.”

Heather Papoojian, Owner, Heather’s Heart Forge

“Mark Rose at Groupiehead did a great job creating a new website for our video production company and then managing our Google Ad campaign. Our site impressions, clicks and visits are all up tremendously as is our new business coming from the site. We have also provided videos and photographic effects for websites he has designed and these sites are all of the highest quality. I highly recommend Mark to anyone looking to expand their business presence on the web.”

Russ Wilks, Owner, RPR Studios

“Excellent service with quick responses to any questions or concerns. Anything dealing with digital media, from web site design to menu design, photography, video, social media presence and I’m sure a lot more, Groupiehead has been on point with all of it. Thank you!”

Christopher Euripidou, Owner, Farmer Boy Diner & Restaurant

“Great customer service. What a help promoting my small business while I’m busy trying to run my small business”

Melissa Conlon, Owner, Precision Electrolysis By Melissa

“I’ve worked with Mark and his team on numerous projects and they have always been knowledgeable and professional. Their rates are very reasonable and service is always prompt and courteous. I would recommend Groupiehead to anyone looking for web design, SEO, and social media services!”

Tammy Fredenburg, West Side Management of Saratoga

“Mark is great! I am brand new to everything website and he took the time to really walk me through it. Highly recommend!”

Sandra Baldwin, Owner, It Is Well Inspection Services

“I have been using Mark at Groupiehead for 5 years, he did my Website and I could not be happier. Because of his work I truly believe my business has grown and he deserves a lot of credit for it, also he is always a pleasure to work with when you have a problem. He is outstanding, never makes me feel uncomfortable. If you’re looking for a business that really cares, look no further.”

Evelyn Keplinger, Owner, Treatie Beatie Cakes By Evelyn

“Mark is great to work with! He’s very patient, gets things done in a timely manor, very reasonable pricing and the finished product is great! We couldn’t be happier with our new menus. We will defiantly be using him again! Thank you Mark!”

John & Tina, Owners, J&T's Family Cafe

“I have worked with Mark at Groupiehead for 5+ years. He and his team manage our website and social media marketing. Since working with Groupiehead our Internet presence has increased and more importantly our business has too; we could not have found a better company! We would recommend Groupiehead to everyone.”

Doreen Schillinger, Manager, Store Away Self Storage

“I have worked with Mark at Groupiehead for years for all of my offices. He is fast and professional and provides great customer service and an outstanding product.”

“Mark has been great with our company social media. He follows up with me and can take an idea and run with it. I don’t have to micro manage him which allows me to pay more attention to my business.”

Melissa Conger, Manager, Phillips Hardware

“I highly recommend Mark at Groupiehead! Mark created our website and has worked as a partner for the past few years in making sure that we are always running properly. He is very willing to answer all my annoying questions and everyone knows how tough it is to find a web guy that will do that! Give Groupiehead a try you will NOT be disappointed!”

Christi Smith, Owner, Student Styles

“I highly recommend Groupiehead due to the personalized attention, the quality of the work and the value they provide. My website has been on page 1 of Google since the second month the site was live over a year ago. I have always received an immediate response with effective solutions to my questions and issues. As good as the service is the website design is world class.”

David Brickman, PC, Rocket Docket Legal Software

“Groupiehead did an outstanding job on our website both from a visual standpoint and in the SEO work that organically gets us on the 1st page when our key words / phrases are searched. I highly recommend their services.”

Jon Denney, President, Night Rider Janitorial Services

“I have worked with Mark for a number of years, I needed someone to help us with our website and guide me thru all the decisions to make it successful. He and his team has worked with us with changes andadditions to our site, as well as monitoring it. I believe we have spend money wisely, and with each idea or change I requested we talked about advantages and disadvantages of those ideas. He has always been available to talk with about any ideas or just questions I have had. I would recommend Groupiehead to anyone.”

Skip Dean, Owner, Acme Kitchenettes