Biggest wins with Kinsta
- Saved time, money, and resources with migrations
- Faster sites = higher SEO rankings + client satisfaction
- Grew 60% without hiring more technical staff
- Scaled seamlessly by adding WordPress sites as needed
- Achieved national recognition with reliable and outstanding service
For over two decades, Local Leap Marketing has been helping small businesses across Texas grow online. Led by CEO Ryon Gross, the agency blends web design, SEO, content, branding, and video production with a personal, hands-on approach.
At the heart of their success is a clear philosophy:
That mindset, combined with deep local market insight and a track record of over 100 five-star reviews, has earned Local Leap recognition in the top 1% of marketing agencies nationwide.
The challenge
As Local Leap expanded, so did the strain on its infrastructure. Its team had been relying on GoDaddy VPS hosting, which had worked fine… until it didn’t. The problems weren’t dramatic, but they were persistent:
- SSL certificates became a recurring frustration, requiring constant renewals and manual fixes.
- Site migrations took hours and frequently ran into errors.
- Performance was inconsistent, dragging down user experience and SEO, two things Local Leap prides itself on delivering.
Realizing that they needed a more efficient foundation, the team went looking for a hosting provider that could eliminate those headaches and unlock the next phase of growth.
The solution
Free and unlimited site migration
24/7/365 expert support
Kinsta’s WordPress site add-on
Automatic security updates
Malware removal and DDoS protection
Built-in Application Performance Monitoring
When Ryon and his team evaluated new hosting platforms, they had a clear checklist: faster load times, airtight security, rock-solid reliability, and features that could directly support their SEO efforts.
Kinsta stood out immediately.
From server-side optimizations and daily backups to built-in staging environments and Google Cloud Platform infrastructure, Kinsta gave Local Leap everything they were missing and more.
Faster time to first byte (TTFB) gave their sites a measurable SEO boost, and the peace of mind around security meant they could stop worrying about vulnerabilities.
The migration: A seamless experience that saved time and money
One of the biggest operational improvements came from Kinsta’s hands-on migration service.
- “Before switching to Kinsta, migrations were a grind. We’re talking countless hours wrestling with configurations, troubleshooting errors, and double-checking SSL certificates.”
That changed overnight after switching to Kinsta.
- “We now hand that off to their expert team, and it’s like flipping a switch. What used to take us hours now happens seamlessly behind the scenes.”
For Local Leap, this was a big time and cost saver. Not only did this speed up onboarding for new clients, but it also allowed Local Leap to reallocate that time toward high-impact work: SEO strategy, content production, and design improvements. For an agency that runs lean, that shift has been huge.
The results: Agency operations, transformed with measurable growth
60% client growth
Saved time, money, and resources
Unmatched site speed
SEO ranking game changer
Freed up time to focus on clients
Flexible growth
Since migrating to Kinsta, Local Leap’s operations have become leaner and more focused. The team is no longer bogged down in technical support or server issues. They’re focused on growth.
Site speed, once a concern, is now a selling point they highlight in client pitches. The team no longer loses time to technical troubleshooting or hosting maintenance. Security issues are a thing of the past, and SEO results have improved thanks to faster load times and reliable uptime.
60% growth, hundreds of new clients
- Improved SEO
- Fewer client support tickets
- Happier clients
“The impact on our business has been undeniable and measurable.”
Faster load times improved SEO and user experience, which helped them win new business and drive referrals. Hosting is now a competitive advantage, not a liability.
“Fewer support headaches mean happier clients, and that word-of-mouth has brought us a chunk of those new customers.”
Award-winning performance
Better performance didn’t just boost rankings, but it also helped clients win awards and recognition.
“One of the proudest moments came last year when two of our client websites took home awards for best design. These weren’t just pretty sites. They were fast, functional, and built to convert. Kinsta’s performance played a huge role. Those wins were a testament to how we’re able to marry creativity with technical excellence for our clients.”
Two client sites won design awards, and the agency itself earned national recognition, landing in the top 1% of B2B providers.
Freed up time to focus on clients
What’s changed for Local Leap is how its team approach growth itself. With Kinsta, they’re not sweating the tech limits anymore; they’re focused on strategy—building better websites, sharpening SEO, and driving results for their clients.
Flexible growth
Kinsta’s flexibility has played a key role in supporting Local Leap’s scaling efforts.
“One of the biggest wins for us is the ability to add extra WordPress sites to our plan. We’ve already outgrown our original enterprise plan, and with a lot of new sites on the horizon this year, that flexibility is clutch.”
The conclusion: Kinsta is built for agencies that want to scale smart
Looking ahead, Local Leap plans to continue expanding its services while staying true to its small-agency roots. Having a hosting platform that scales with them without sacrificing performance or simplicity has become a critical part of that vision.
Final Word
If you want hosting that actually moves the needle for your business, Kinsta’s the real deal. Give it a shot. You won’t look back.
Loise Dizon is a writer before she is a marketer. Her passion for words, design, and storytelling led her to leave the newsroom for marketing. She now thrives as Kinsta's Digital Marketing Coordinator who produces its newsletters, case studies, and social media content.
