Alex Rivera
Founder & Strategy Lead
10+ years scaling small-business websites into measurable revenue engines.
ABOUT
We build websites small businesses actually grow with.
Ascend Commerce Digital is a Chicago-based agency partnering with small business owners across the U.S. We pair premium design with marketing that produces measurable results.
OUR VALUES
What we stand for.
Outcomes, not deliverables
Every project is scoped against revenue, leads, and ranking — not pixel counts.
Plain English
We explain strategy without buzzwords so owners stay in control.
Fast & accountable
Average reply under 2 business hours. Clear timelines, no ghosting.
THE TEAM
A small team obsessed with growth.
Priya Shah
Lead Designer
Designs conversion-first interfaces with a luxury, modern aesthetic.
Marcus Lee
Head of SEO & Growth
Technical SEO, content strategy, and paid funnels that compound monthly.