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Kris Black

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Founder | Software Engineer

Araptus

Web systems for small businesses that need them to actually work

About Araptus

Founder of Araptus. I build and run websites, CRMs and automation for small businesses across Greater Houston — the kind that need the thing to keep working after launch, not just look good on day one.

Specialties

Web DevelopmentSEOAutomationCRM SystemsApp DevelopmentSecurity

Services

Custom Website Development

Production-grade sites on the Highlander engine: Astro, Tailwind, static output. Built for speed, security and search from the first commit.

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SEO & Performance

Structured data, Core Web Vitals, crawlability and schema markup. Ranking is a consequence of a site that is genuinely fast and correct.

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E-Commerce

Online stores built for conversion, with the same performance and security standards as everything else.

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Security Gateway

An isolated firewall and security layer in front of your site. Per-client API isolation, rate limiting and abuse handling.

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Doon Operations Engine

Your own CRM: clients, leads, proposals, scheduling and billing in one place, deployed as your infrastructure rather than rented software.

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Support & Maintenance

Ongoing monitoring, uptime and performance work after launch. The site keeps getting faster instead of quietly rotting.

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Reviews

From Kris's own customers.

★★★★★

Kris Black (Araptus owner) is amazing!! Highly intelligent and detailed, passionate about each project he works on. What stood out to me about him in contrast to other website software developers or developers I've worked with in the past, is this: 1. Kris wants your site to be extremely strong organically, not simply dependent on Pay-per-click campaigns to generate leads. He focuses on performance of the site for rankings, not just SEO. 2. He empowers the website owner to understand his asset and even be able to monitor it themselves...he patiently showed me how to use various software to ensure our success. He is a very thorough, with a great work ethic...gets work done quickly. Kris is patient in explaining things, and is good at communicating through the entire project progress. Araptus is the best company I have worked with to date, and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a next-level, professional, high-end quality site!

Juanita Stauffer — Beyond Limits Neurofeedback

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★★★★★

I had the pleasure of collaborating with Kris from Araptus, and it’s clear he’s on another level. His deep understanding of web development, from SEO to performance optimization, is simply unmatched. What truly sets Kris apart is his ability to combine technical brilliance with strategic thinking. He doesn’t just build visually stunning sites—he creates robust, high-performing platforms that adapt to the evolving digital landscape. His keen eye for detail and constant monitoring ensures my site isn’t just functional—it’s a cut above the rest. Kris doesn’t just make your ideas a reality—he elevates them. If you’re serious about building an exceptional online presence, a conversation with Kris is the best place to start.

Thomas Wafford — 4G Soil Restoration

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Member recommendations (1)

Written by other New Horizon members.

Missie Newman ★★★★★

Working with Kris at Araptus has been a highly positive experience. He is developing my website, Coyote-Bookkeeping.com, with expertise in web development and software engineering. His proficiency with Astro.js and CMS integrations has resulted in a high-performance, easily manageable website. The site's speed and SEO optimization have significantly boosted my online visibility and customer engagement. I highly recommend Araptus to anyone seeking professional, top-quality web solutions.

Meet Kris in person

Kris is in the room every week.

New Horizon meets Every Wednesday at Spring Creek BBQ in League City, TX, 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM. Visitors are welcome. Come and meet Kris across the table.