AK Internet Consulting

What AK Internet Consulting does

AK Internet Consulting, Inc. is a Maryland-based, sole-practitioner consulting firm founded by Aseem Kishore that delivers WordPress maintenance, workflow automation, and AI-assisted software development to small businesses, solo founders, content teams, and digital agencies. The company is formally incorporated (2024), operates remotely, and offers a portfolio of services including recurring WordPress Care Plans (updates, backups, security monitoring, speed optimization), one-off WordPress Troubleshooting, an Automation Builder service using Zapier, Make, and n8n, AI Email & CRM Automation with human approval workflows, Google Workspace Automation built on the Google Workspace CLI, and AI Apps & Internal Tools delivered via Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex with structured sprint (1-week), build (2-6 week), and monthly ongoing engagement formats. The firm also offers AI Tool Setup & Training for hands-on configuration of AI coding tools.

The underlying technology stack spans WordPress (PHP, WP-CLI, custom themes/plugins with a parent/child architecture and Gulp/rsync build pipeline), automation platforms (Zapier, Make, n8n, Google Apps Script, REST APIs, webhooks), AI tooling (Claude/Claude Code, OpenAI, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Codex), and deployment infrastructure (Vercel, GitHub Actions) across TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Node.js, PHP, HTML, and CSS. A documented work-samples portfolio (Financial Portfolio Dashboard, SEC Filing Monitor, Sales Call Intelligence Pipeline, Support Inbox Copilot, Inbox Triage, Client Onboarding Pipeline, Workspace Health Check, Author Performance Dashboard, Gmail Inbox Timer Chrome extension, and others) demonstrates applied AI across text and code modalities.

The business model is a mix of subscription recurring revenue (Care Plans, AI Build Ongoing monthly retainers) and project-based professional services (one-off troubleshooting, fixed-price automation builds, AI build sprints, training engagements). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; engagement values range from a few hundred dollars for simple automations to low four figures for complex multi-system workflows, with additional Care Plan work billed at a pre-approved hourly rate. Go-to-market is consultative direct sales via a structured website intake form, supported by content marketing and SEO via the founder's owned network of tech publication sites (Online Tech Tips, Help Desk Geek, The Back Room Tech, Switching to Mac, Xbox Advisor). The company is founder-owned and operated with no external investors and no disclosed parent company.

Name

AK Internet Consulting

Legal name

AK Internet Consulting, Inc.

Website

https://akinternetconsulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AK Internet Consulting is a Maryland-based, sole-practitioner consultancy that delivers WordPress maintenance, workflow automation, and AI-assisted software development to small businesses, solo founders, content teams, and digital agencies, using tools including Claude Code, Cursor, Zapier, and Google Workspace CLI.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Development and Maintenance Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Integration, API & Middleware Consulting (BPAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data, Analytics & AI Consulting (BPAHAEAF), iPaaS & Workflow Automation (BPAMAOAB), Emerging Tech (IoT, Blockchain, AR/VR, Edge) Consulting (BPAHAEAL)

Keywords

• WordPress maintenance services
• Website automation consulting
• AI-assisted web development
• Small business tech consulting
• Custom plugin development

Headquarters

HQ city

Clarksville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. WordPress Care Plans: Recurring monthly maintenance contracts covering updates, backups, security monitoring, speed optimization, and small fixes (up to 2 hours included). Monthly status reports provided. No long-term contracts; cancel anytime with 30 days notice.
2. WordPress Troubleshooting: One-off project fees for diagnosing and fixing WordPress issues (plugin conflicts, PHP errors, broken layouts, slow load times). No minimum commitment required.
3. Automation Builder: Custom workflow automation projects using n8n, Zapier, Make, or direct API integrations. Fixed-price proposals after discovery call. Simple workflows typically a few hundred dollars; complex multi-system workflows in low four figures. Additional ongoing maintenance available.
4. AI Apps & Internal Tools: AI-assisted software development engagements structured as: 1-week Sprint (one prioritized feature), 2-6 week Build (end-to-end implementation), or Monthly Ongoing (backlog-driven feature sprints). Fixed pricing per engagement type.
5. AI Tool Setup & Training: Hands-on setup and training sessions for Claude Code, Cursor, and other AI development tools. Live screen-share configuration sessions plus written documentation and async follow-up support.
6. Google Workspace Automation: Custom automations connecting Gmail, Sheets, Drive, and Calendar using Google Workspace CLI. Includes automated reports, inbox triage, client onboarding, and workspace health checks.
7. AI Email & CRM Automation: AI-powered follow-up systems with approval workflows. Triggers include new emails, CRM stage changes, calendar events, form submissions, no-reply timeouts. AI drafts emails for human review before sending.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AK Internet Consulting provides WordPress website maintenance, automation, and AI-assisted development services for small businesses. The firm delivers recurring upkeep, custom plugin and integration work, and lightweight consulting so clients can keep their websites secure, fast, and updated without maintaining an internal technical team.

Product overview

AK Internet Consulting offers a portfolio of WordPress maintenance, workflow automation, and AI-assisted software development services. The core offerings consist of WordPress Care Plans (ongoing maintenance and security), WordPress Troubleshooting (one-time fixes), Automation Builder (custom workflows via Zapier/Make/n8n), AI Email & CRM Automation (AI-powered follow-up systems), AI Apps & Internal Tools (AI-assisted product builds with Claude Code/Cursor), Google Workspace Automation (Gmail/Sheets/Drive/Calendar automations), and AI Tool Setup & Training (hands-on AI coding tool configuration). These services work together as a unified consulting practice where WordPress clients can add automation layers, automation clients can integrate AI capabilities, and AI build clients receive fully shipped, documented products. Notable sub-products showcased in work samples include a Financial Portfolio Dashboard, SEC Filing Monitor, Sales Call Intelligence Pipeline, Support Inbox Copilot, Proposal Draft Generator, Automated Report Generation, Inbox Triage Automation, Client Onboarding Pipeline, Workspace Health Check, Author Performance Dashboard, Gmail Inbox Timer Extension, and Multi-Site WordPress Theme System.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WordPress Maintenance Service Recurring upkeep service for small businesses running WordPress websites, covering core, theme, and plugin updates along with security and performance monitoring. Designed for owners without in-house technical staff.
• Custom WordPress Plugin and Integration Development Project-based development of custom WordPress plugins and integrations with third-party tools and APIs, delivered as fixed-scope engagements for small business clients.
• Business Automation Consulting Consulting and implementation of workflow and business automation for small businesses, leveraging scripting, integrations, and AI-assisted tooling to streamline repetitive tasks.
• AI-Assisted Web Development Project and consulting engagements that use generative AI tools to accelerate WordPress site builds, content workflows, and feature development for small business clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Site load time reduced from 12 seconds to under 3 seconds through plugin optimization and caching
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration32 records

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 10up: Large WordPress-focused digital agency with managed services, custom builds, and consulting. Significantly larger scale; competes for higher-budget WordPress engagements that AK Internet Consulting could otherwise upsell into.
• Human Made: Established WordPress and digital experience agency offering enterprise-grade development and maintenance. Broader and larger scale than AK Internet Consulting but serves overlapping buyer needs (WordPress builds, custom development, automation).
• Automattic (WordPress.com): Parent of WordPress.com, WooCommerce, and key WordPress ecosystem infrastructure. Sets baseline pricing and capabilities that all WordPress care/maintenance providers — including AK — must compete against.

Direct peers

• Codeable: Marketplace of vetted WordPress experts offering one-off and ongoing development. Competes for the same buyer (business owners needing WordPress fixes, customizations, and maintenance) via a different delivery model (curated freelancers vs. sole practitioner).
• WP Fix It: Specialist WordPress troubleshooting and one-off fix service. Directly comparable to AK's 'WordPress Troubleshooting' offering in target buyer (WordPress site owners facing plugin/PHP errors) and service model (pay-per-fix).
• WP Elevation: WordPress-focused consulting and training business targeting agency owners and SMBs. Comparable in size and consulting/services model, with an emphasis on education and frameworks.
• Reaktiv: WordPress and digital platform studio offering custom development, maintenance retainers, and integrations. Comparable buyer (publishers, SMBs, agencies) and overlapping offering in WordPress builds and automation.
• Maintainn: Provides WordPress maintenance, security, and support retainers for SMBs and agencies. Comparable service portfolio (ongoing updates, backups, monitoring) and buyer (small business/agency).
• WP Buffs: WordPress maintenance, support, and care plan services for SMBs — the closest direct competitor in the recurring WordPress care plan space, with similar target buyer (small business owners) and pricing model.
• Zapier Solutions Partners: Network of vetted agencies and consultants who build Zapier-based automations for SMBs. Direct competitors for the Automation Builder offering, with similar scope (form-to-CRM, scheduled reports, notifications) and buyer profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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