Spark N Code is an owner-operated web design and local SEO studio in Gurnee, IL. We bring the rigor of enterprise IT and the craft of real marketing to the small Lake County businesses the big agencies overlook.
Est. 2019I’m Izaac Lopez, and I started Spark N Code in 2019 here in Gurnee. Most agencies are one-trick — they design, or they do SEO, or they run ads. My path was different, and that’s exactly why this works.
I spent five years in enterprise IT — service delivery and senior service-desk engineering for managed IT providers. That’s where I learned to run things with rigor: uptime, accountability, and doing it right the first time.
Alongside that, seven years of hands-on web design and SEO — the actual craft of building sites that people find, trust, and act on.
I also served as a brand ambassador for Walgreens, managing their social media — real big-brand marketing experience most local shops simply can’t claim.
I founded Spark N Code to bring that whole skill set to the small Lake County businesses national agencies overlook. When you hire us, you get one person who understands the infrastructure, the build, and the marketing — and who personally works on every project.
Enterprise IT — service delivery & senior service-desk engineering.
Professional web design & SEO — hands-on, the actual craft.
Brand ambassador — managed social media for a national brand.
Founded in Gurnee with one idea: bring enterprise-grade web and SEO to the local businesses big agencies pass over.
Built sites and Google Business Profiles for service businesses across Lake County — and learned what actually moves the phone.
Doubled down on map-pack rankings and local citations — the unglamorous work that quietly fills the calendar.
Extended the service area into Kenosha County, WI and the Chicago metro — same owner, same standards.
Started shipping full brand-plus-website packages — work like IyJ Repairs and Club Apaseo El Alto's bilingual nonprofit site.
Built features that do real work — like the satellite-map instant-quote tool for Top Job Lawncare & Snow Removal.
Same promise as day one: one person who understands the infrastructure, the build, and the marketing — on every single project.
The corner shop deserves the same caliber of work as the national chain. That’s the whole reason Spark N Code exists.
No account managers, no handoffs. The owner builds your site and answers your questions directly.
The standards I learned running enterprise IT — uptime, accountability, doing it right — sized and priced for a small business.
Plain-English numbers every month. If something isn't working, you'll hear it from me first — not buried in a dashboard.
I live and work here. Your reputation in this community is tied to mine — so I treat your project the way I'd treat my own.
You could hire a national agency or wrestle with a DIY builder. Here’s what you get instead when you work with someone down the road.
Gurnee-based and genuinely from here — proudly serving Lake County, IL, Kenosha County, WI, and the Chicago metro.
“Very professional and knowledgeable web development team. Highly recommend Spark N Code for anyone looking to grow their business online with professional SEO services and custom website design. They understand small business needs and deliver real results.”
Jasmine Lopez
Owner · Borachas Bar
“Spark N Code took our Local SEO to the next level. We went from being buried in search results by well established businesses to now ranking #1 in our area for local map rankings. Our phone hasn't stopped ringing since they optimized our Google Business Profile and built out our local citations with their expert local search optimization.”
Israel Lopez
Owner · IyJ Repairs
“Spark N Code transformed our website and SEO strategy. Our online presence has never been stronger, and we have been able to help more people in our community with the professional web development systems and search engine optimization they built for us.”
Armando Pena
Presidente · Club Apaseo El Alto
“The owner kept me up-to-date multiple times a day on the progress made to my website. Any issues I found, he was already in the process of fixing. He understood my mission statement and accurately applied my vision within his designs. He also provided business cards and door hangers that were done swiftly and executed exceptionally.”
Tyler Stirnichuk
“The owner helped me start my new website. He was affordable and very knowledgeable.”
Kelly Johnson
“Great company, great people!”
TD
“Hands down best in the business! I recommend 110%.”
Jay Mora
“Izaac is really reliable and helped me with all my questions and concerns.”
Natalie Mynor
“Awesome service. Helped streamline and optimize my website structure. Prompt and efficient service. Would highly recommend.”
James Stirnichuk
“Great company. Highly recommend their work.”
Brittany Fleming
“The owner was helpful and very respectful. Helped me understand exactly what I needed for my business.”
Andrew Lopez
“Amazing work on our website and has always been super communicative with the whole process. If you need a web agency that actually makes a difference, look no further.”
Janette M.
“Izaac was insightful, informative, and kept me updated during the process. He keeps our business page running smoothly and efficiently.”
Jazz Lopez
“Very professional and knowledgeable web development team. Highly recommend Spark N Code for anyone looking to grow their business online with professional SEO services and custom website design. They understand small business needs and deliver real results.”
Jasmine Lopez
Owner · Borachas Bar
“Spark N Code took our Local SEO to the next level. We went from being buried in search results by well established businesses to now ranking #1 in our area for local map rankings. Our phone hasn't stopped ringing since they optimized our Google Business Profile and built out our local citations with their expert local search optimization.”
Israel Lopez
Owner · IyJ Repairs
“Spark N Code transformed our website and SEO strategy. Our online presence has never been stronger, and we have been able to help more people in our community with the professional web development systems and search engine optimization they built for us.”
Armando Pena
Presidente · Club Apaseo El Alto
“The owner kept me up-to-date multiple times a day on the progress made to my website. Any issues I found, he was already in the process of fixing. He understood my mission statement and accurately applied my vision within his designs. He also provided business cards and door hangers that were done swiftly and executed exceptionally.”
Tyler Stirnichuk
“The owner helped me start my new website. He was affordable and very knowledgeable.”
Kelly Johnson
“Great company, great people!”
TD
“Hands down best in the business! I recommend 110%.”
Jay Mora
“Izaac is really reliable and helped me with all my questions and concerns.”
Natalie Mynor
“Awesome service. Helped streamline and optimize my website structure. Prompt and efficient service. Would highly recommend.”
James Stirnichuk
“Great company. Highly recommend their work.”
Brittany Fleming
“The owner was helpful and very respectful. Helped me understand exactly what I needed for my business.”
Andrew Lopez
“Amazing work on our website and has always been super communicative with the whole process. If you need a web agency that actually makes a difference, look no further.”
Janette M.
“Izaac was insightful, informative, and kept me updated during the process. He keeps our business page running smoothly and efficiently.”
Jazz Lopez
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