About Us

Welcome to Stay Peaked, your trusted partner in web solutions for small businesses!

Our Story

Stay Peaked began when an electrician Derek hired, a local business owner in Salem, NH, shared his experience with him. He had invested significantly in a website that didn’t meet his expectations and lacked the necessary support and optimization. Realizing the need for a better option, we decided to offer our expertise to help local small businesses succeed online.

Our Mission

At Stay Peaked, we are driven by a singular mission: to provide high-quality, affordable web solutions for small businesses. We design, develop, and manage websites with a focus on advanced local SEO tactics to ensure your business gets the visibility it deserves. Our commitment is to offer personalized, one-on-one service. When you hire us, you work directly with us — no third parties, no outsourcing. We’re the ones building your site, managing it, and talking to you.

Our Values

Our love for hiking and the outdoors is more than a hobby; it’s a metaphor for our approach to business. Just as we challenge ourselves to reach new heights on mountain trails, we are committed to helping your business reach its peak online. Stay Peaked means staying on top, and that’s what we aim to achieve for you.

Stop Worrying

Let us take care of your digital presence while you take care of running your business.
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30 Years of Experience

Derek and Rob share over 30 years of combined experience in running businesses, web design, programming, and more.
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Expertise and Experience

With decades of combined experience, we bring a wealth of knowledge and proven strategies to the table.

Personalized Service

You’re not just another client. We work closely with you to understand your unique needs and goals.

Local SEO Mastery

Our advanced local SEO techniques are designed to get your business seen by the right audience, driving traffic and growth.

Affordable Quality

We believe that high-quality web solutions should be accessible to everyone. Our services are priced to provide excellent value without compromising on quality.

Passion for Excellence

Just as we strive to peak on a mountain, we aim to keep your business at the peak of online presence.

Meet the Team

We are Derek and Rob, the passionate duo behind Stay Peaked.

With roots in New Hampshire and Connecticut, we've been friends since 1999 and share over 30 years of combined experience in running businesses and web development. Our journey together has been defined by a mutual love for the great outdoors and a commitment to helping small businesses thrive online.

When you hire us, you're working directly with us one-on-one — we're not outsourcing you to a third party for support. We're the ones building your site, managing your site, and talking to you.
Derek and Rob in Bar Harbor, Maine

Derek Howes

Co-Founder
Meet Derek, a lifelong New Englander residing in New Hampshire, with over two decades of entrepreneurial experience. With a knack for identifying trends and optimizing for SEO, Derek has built a following of over 500,000 subscribers organically. His journey includes designing and building multiple websites, self-publishing recipe books, creating and selling physical products, and engaging in affiliate marketing. Driven by a passion for helping others and a commitment to integrity, Derek co-founded Stay Peaked to support new businesses and ensure they receive the guidance they deserve.

Rob Gabaree

Co-Founder
Rob brings a wealth of technical expertise to complement Derek's business savvy. A lifelong New Englander based in Connecticut, Rob has been immersed in the tech industry since the early 2000s. He's a pro at managing servers, developing front-end and back-end solutions, and working with technologies like HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, Python, and more recently, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). At Stay Peaked, Rob focuses on the technical and operational aspects, making sure our solutions are both innovative and seamlessly implemented. He's passionate about helping new businesses succeed, and his commitment to excellence and integrity drives everything he does.