ELEVATE your business to the NEXT level

Elevate Next designs websites and marketing strategies for small businesses, nonprofits, and creatives. We're also the publisher of ELEVATED NEWS, a monthly newsletter that brings our community together — events, news, and exclusive business tips and strategies you won't find anywhere else.

OUR SERVICES

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Website Design
Website Design

Transformative Web Design and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Services

Our agency specializes in developing transformative, custom-designed websites that align with your brand identity and business goals.

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Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing

Comprehensive Marketing Solutions to Promote Your Brand and Reach Your Target Market

We empower clients to connect with their ideal audience through comprehensive, tailored marketing strategies that position the right products and services at the perfect moment.

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Strategy
Strategy

Tailored, Strategic Services to Propel Your Brand Forward

At Elevate Next, we specialize in delivering strategic solutions customized to your unique needs, ensuring your business achieves its full potential.

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LATEST ARTICLES

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Small Business Lessons From Spain's World Cup Win
Small Business Lessons From Spain's World Cup Win

Spain won the 2026 World Cup by building a team stronger than any single star, and briefly united a fractured world while doing it. Here's what small business owners can borrow from La Roja's playbook, and what it's worth to your bottom line.

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Meet the Monsters Haunting Workplace Retention
Meet the Monsters Haunting Workplace Retention

Every workplace has its monsters — the Zombie, the Energy Vampire, the Ghost. But Gallup data shows employees are four times more likely to leave over culture than pay, and 42% of departures were preventable. Here are five strategies for neutralizing difficult personalities before your best people flee.

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ELEVATED NEWS

Elevated News Logo depicting a hot air balloon made of circles in blues and greens with some of the circles floating away; graphic design features the text 'ELEVATED NEWS' and 'experience'
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Next Station: Hope
Next Station: Hope

Hope is the consequence of action, not its cause. The July issue includes Manu Chao’s case for hope, five monsters haunting workplace retention, the Emerald Coast’s celebration of America’s 250th, and a full slate of July events.

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ELEVATED EXPERIENCE

A curated collection of events with our talented clients, partners, and friends

The Elevated Experience
Therapy Dog Classes & Testing with Dog-Harmony
Aug 7
Pet Supplies Plus
Therapy Dog Classes & Testing with Dog-Harmony
Pet Supplies Plus

Prepare your dog-and-handler team for official therapy dog certification through Intermountain Therapy Animals. Dog-Harmony's four-week program covers skills, etiquette, and real-world readiness for hospitals, schools, libraries, and community settings — beginning August 7, 2026.

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Pet Supplies Plus
ECPRO: How to Use Strategic Storytelling to Elevate Your Organization
Aug 11
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce
ECPRO: How to Use Strategic Storytelling to Elevate Your Organization
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce

Every organization has a story—but is anyone listening? Join ECPRO on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. for a Lunch & Learn featuring award-winning strategist Bobby Parker. Discover how to leverage strategic storytelling, backed by neuroscience and real-world case studies, to build trust and inspire action. Whether you're in PR, marketing, or fundraising, you'll walk away with practical tools to elevate your brand.

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Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce
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    “Christie strives to deliver her client’s mission and brand on a heartfelt level that instantly connects with customers. Boutique service with rock star results!”

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    “Wonderful to work with, very responsive to my questions. I highly recommend this firm.”

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    “You and Christie have done a magnificent job with this website! Thank you both so much!”

    — Stephanie S.

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    “ADM Talent Recruiting had the pleasure of working with Elevate Next this past year. Christie did a tremendous job of listening to our needs, creating a logo and taking our website to the next level. I would highly recommend Christie and Elevate Next in helping your business with any social media needs you may have.”

    — Anne Douglas Miller

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    “Christie’s availability and genuine concern for the success of other people make it a pleasure working with her on a daily basis. Christie commits to achieving a goal and delivers.”

    — Jason Salinas

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    “Even from a distance Christie keeps Frame Gallery Gifts & Art going through social media and my website. She is so positive and easy to work with!!”

    — Harriet Runkle

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    “There are no words that can adequately convey our gratitude for all of your advice, considerable expertise and experience, and shared passion about Housing Hub! And all of your contributions have assured a fabulous and continually updateable digital presence. We thank you! And look forward to our continued partnership!”

    — Lee Limbird