SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION SERVICES

Results Driven SEO Services Backed by 25+ Years of Experience

We provide professional search engine optimization services to companies at all stages of their SEO journey – from startup companies to SEO-virgin brands to Fortune 500 companies that have in-house Digital Marketing Managers.
No matter the current state of your website and online presence, we can help!

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Harness the Power of

Customized Search Engine Optimization

Pick the Right SEO Services to Propel Growth

There are 300+ ranking factors – our SEO team strategically selects the most critical SEO marketing activities your website specifically needs to succeed within your target market. There’s no settling for a status quo solution with us.

Smarter SEO Strategies to Beat Out Your Competitors

It’s not always a matter of spending more but spending smarter. You deserve SEO search engine optimization services that can outperform your competitors and obtain long-term visibility and brand strength.

Get More Traffic & Ultimately, More Sales

All search engine optimization services are in vain if they don’t translate to actual increases in website visitors plus improved brand reputation and increased sales. Let’s get you the results that matter the most to your bottom line.

“Search engine optimization is one of the oldest and most valuable forms of digital marketing. As search algorithms have continuously become smarter and more contextual, marketers need to focus less on the “hacks” and “tricks” of SEO and more on providing an outstanding and meaningful experience to their users.” (Forbes.com)

Today’s online marketplace is very competitive for companies of all sizes – from local trades and service providers to national and international corporations. Regardless of your company size, SEO services must be part of your online Marketing Strategy in order to tap into the potential of your ever-increasing online audience.

At 1st on the List, we also believe that our search engine optimization services must be driven by your ROI (Return on investment). It’s what you expect to get out of any marketing initiative and it is always our end goal. We achieve this through our unique approach, which is a combination of what we’ve seen work for clients over the last 25 years as a Canadian SEO company, plus where we anticipate Search going in the future.

No matter the size or scale of your campaign, the underlying purpose of SEO is to make your website more accessible and more relevant. Your site needs to rank better, attract motivated and highly qualified search traffic, provide more leads, more conversions and sales, and ultimately improve your ROI to grow your business.

Each and every search engine optimization campaign is results-driven and we measure our campaign success by your satisfaction.

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“Thanks to 1st on the List, our website is more productive and it is getting more engagement and inquiries. They are good at project management and their customized approach is impressive. They know my business; they understand what we do and need. It’s unlike my experience with other SEO agencies.”

Ester GerlofOwner – Citation RV & Trailers Ltd.

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“We have seen a steady increase in web traffic and quality leads since first working with 1st on the List. And we continue to see monthly increases through their efforts. 1st on the List is accessible and responsive. They are also very knowledgeable in what they do and have the patience to help their customers understand the processes and details of SEO work. Trust 1st on the List and their expertise – they know what they are doing!”

David Perkinson, Owner - PRI Graphics & Signs

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“We have doubled our workforce and get more qualified leads within our region! This whole process has been surprisingly effective in finding the clients that need our service. 1st on the List is responsive to answer all my questions and concerns. They are approachable and it’s easy to ask questions on areas I may not understand yet. We are now pursuing additional opportunities with 1st on the List to keep growing our website and business.”

Nate Veldhoen Owner - General Concrete Ltd.

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THE RIGHT SIZE, RIGHT FIT, RIGHT RESULT

SEO Campaigns to Grow Your Business

1st on the List offers a wide range of search engine optimization services and customized SEO marketing packages to meet the individual needs of businesses across North America. Whether you need a local SEO campaign, a technical SEO audit, or just SEO consulting, every SEO campaign includes the option to upgrade at any time as your business grows and evolves. Our SEO firm can help you realize actual results and maximize ROI no matter the size of your business or SEO budget.

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Local SEO Services

You need to improve your search visibility in your own local market. The right local SEO company can help you do it on a budget, bringing in new customers to keep your business booming.
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Custom SEO Services

You have big plans to grow your business and build a brand that will improve your prominence in your market for years to come. You truly deserve to be ranked #1. When the competition is tough consider custom SEO services.
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SEO Consulting

Hire the right SEO consulting experts to successfully work with your established Marketing team and IT and Sales departments. The goal is to develop and implement a winning SEO strategy across all levels.

More Search Engine Optimization Services

Technical Audits

Let our SEO firm show you how a technical SEO audit can uncover the often overlooked reasons why your site is not ranking as well as your competitors, even when everything on the surface looks the same.

Content Strategy

Great SEO content creates a unique voice and an audience-centric approach that not only increases organic traffic but also increases leads and conversions.

Keyword Research

Identify the most popular keyword phrases that will attract qualified traffic and customers at various stages of the buying process.

Website Analytics

Use your website analytics and reports to better understand website visitor behaviour and to make informed decisions for improving all aspects of your Digital Marketing strategy.

Schema Markup

With great schema markup you can add the correct code to help search engines return more informative search results for searchers; then watch your Click Through Rates soar!

Natural Link Growth

With link acquisition you can find credible partners to promote your website and create link bait items that help draw the attention of visitors and the Search Engines to your website.

Online Reputation

Online reputation management services help to monitor and improve what people say about you online in an effort to protect and grow your invaluable brand reputation.

Site Speed

Page speed optimization improves user engagement, Search Engine rankings, and organic traffic … all by shaving a second or two off of website load times. Click here to see our other SEO services.

Not Sure What SEO Services Your Website Needs?

SEO SUCCESS STORIES

Proof – SEO Improves Brands & Exceeds Business Goals

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Annual Gross Sales Up 200%, Best Year for Organic Search in 10 Years

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Local SEO Campaign Helped Grow Company from 1 to 6 Employees

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Converting high percentage of website contact forms into actual orders

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4x Growth in Monthly Search Visitors to Website

"We needed ongoing SEO support and guidance...

You don’t typically receive this level of support and guidance from other established competitors. Their approach to customer service is fantastic. We’ve grown our organic web traffic month over month.”

"We needed a Technical SEO review of our in-house SEO work ...

We needed extra expertise to assess our website, suggest improvements and help with implementation. We were able to improve our Technical SEO ratings while working with a flexible and accommodating team.”

"We needed to increase web traffic in a very competitive professional services industry ...

I chose 1st on the List because I liked the fact that while 1st on the List was ranked highly they were still a small business. While using 1st on the List they have helped increase traffic by 10x and our position in Google rankings consistently improves.”

We needed to launch a brand new website and establish online branding – and fast.

“We wanted to make sure we got the whole website thing right the first time. We knew enough about site speed, content optimization, and user experience and needed a team who we could rely on to make it all happen. The 1st on the List team delivered on providing a lightning fast, mobile responsive, SEO friendly website. We could not be happier!”

We needed an SEO Company to understand our priorities to boost website inquiries.

“Other agencies we’ve worked with have high turnover and don’t really understand our business. 1st on the List is very personal, understand our business and what we need to do, and provide an impressive customized approach to SEO. Our website is now more productive and gets more inquiries.”

We needed an honest, straightforward and helpful Digital Marketing provider.

“They took total ownership of the project to make us successful. We achieve an increase in hits on our website, along with the number of people reaching out to us. Their project management was excellent and they always guided us to where our market was going.”

"We needed ongoing SEO support and guidance...

You don’t typically receive this level of support and guidance from other established competitors. Their approach to customer service is fantastic. We’ve grown our organic web traffic month over month.”

"We needed a Technical SEO review of our in-house SEO work ...

We needed extra expertise to assess our website, suggest improvements and help with implementation. We were able to improve our Technical SEO ratings while working with a flexible and accommodating team.”

"We needed to increase web traffic in a very competitive professional services industry ...

I chose 1st on the List because I liked the fact that while 1st on the List was ranked highly they were still a small business. While using 1st on the List they have helped increase traffic by 10x and our position in Google rankings consistently improves.”

We needed to launch a brand new website and establish online branding – and fast.

“We wanted to make sure we got the whole website thing right the first time. We knew enough about site speed, content optimization, and user experience and needed a team who we could rely on to make it all happen. The 1st on the List team delivered on providing a lightning fast, mobile responsive, SEO friendly website. We could not be happier!”

We needed an SEO Company to understand our priorities to boost website inquiries.

“Other agencies we’ve worked with have high turnover and don’t really understand our business. 1st on the List is very personal, understand our business and what we need to do, and provide an impressive customized approach to SEO. Our website is now more productive and gets more inquiries.”

We needed an honest, straightforward and helpful Digital Marketing provider.

“They took total ownership of the project to make us successful. We achieve an increase in hits on our website, along with the number of people reaching out to us. Their project management was excellent and they always guided us to where our market was going.”

CLIENTS WE’VE WORKED WITH

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ABOUT US

Why Our SEO Services Outperform Other Companies

  • Sustainable results that grow over time.

    We offer a deep understanding of how the Search Engines work and strictly adhere to current search engine optimization best practices in order to achieve long-term, stable visibility.

  • No locked in contracts yet some clients have been with us for 15+ years.

    We don’t believe in forcing our clients to stay with us because they signed a piece of paper – yet many remain loyal year after year because we generate such great results for their businesses.

  • Holistic marketing approach that adapts as your business grows and changes.

    We get it. Things can change. SEO strategies can evolve or receive a complete overhaul. We are flexible in working within your constraints and are always looking for ways to improve your overall digital footprint and brand.

  • Over 25 years in the SEO industry (since 1997).

    You could say that we have been around the block and back again – and that’s a good thing! In fact, we were well established before many of today’s SEO Marketing experts were even starting grade school!

  • Expertise and primary focus is SEO - it’s not an afterthought for us!

    We started offering search engine optimization services back in 1997 and it is still our primary offering. Our core focus is SEO and about 70% of our services focus on optimizing our clients’ websites.

  • 100% of our SEO Services are based in Canada

    Our approach to SEO marketing not only works but it makes sense and is executed by a team of friendly Canadian SEO experts who only want the best for your business. We’re easy to talk to and we care about you and your business.

SEO Services FAQ

This is a loaded question as no two businesses are alike. As such, we customize all of our SEO Campaigns and Projects to reflect your website’s current position and where exactly you want to take it. There are many other factors that influence SEO cost including the competitiveness of your industry and how fast you want to achieve results.

In general, our Custom SEO Campaigns start around $2,000/month and our Local SEO Campaigns start at $800/month.

The best way to determine the scope of work and cost of your own campaign is to speak with our experts. We will be able to give you a ballpark cost estimate once we’ve reviewed your site to help you gauge if we are the right fit for you.

SEO services can vary greatly based on a number of factors, including:

  • The target market.
  • The range of products and services we optimize.
  • The geographical reach of the campaign.
  • The competitiveness of your industry.
  • The number of pages to be optimized on your website.
  • The level of optimization currently on your website.
  • The speed at which you want to grow your campaign.
  • The level of results you want to achieve.
  • The duration of the SEO campaign.
  • The skill, expertise and experience of your Project Team.

You can either request a proposal through our website and we will be in touch with you or you can call our office at 1-888-262-6687 to speak with us right away. We will ask you some questions about your website, previous online marketing efforts, and the results you want to achieve. From here we will do our own investigative research on your website’s current visibility and your market to provide an accurate cost estimate and general SEO strategy. If you like what we have to say, we will provide an official project quote and paperwork that you can sign off on in order for us to get started on your project.

Yes! We have several SEO Consultants on our team with years of experience in working alongside In-House SEO and Marketing Departments. In fact, this is becoming more and more common in recent years. We understand the nuances of working with C-level executives, Marketing Directors, IT Departments, and more. Our ultimate goal is to provide the expertise where you need it most, offer training to grow your team’s knowledge and ability to do their job well, plus improve your bottom line.

We do not offer guarantees as we feel that most SEO guarantees are misleading and give a false sense of security. Furthermore, Google clearly warns against any SEO company offering guarantees. Keep in mind that even if a company guarantees a refund if results aren’t achieved you’ve still wasted months or years of building a solid SEO foundation and all the missed sales that come as a result. There’s much more at risk than just your monthly campaign spend.

At 1st on the List, we stand behind the quality of our work, delivering on our agreed scope of work, and guarantee that we will do everything within our ability to ensure your best chances of visibility, traffic, branding, and ultimately success.

In the past, top search engine rankings were the primary benchmarks behind our search engine optimization services. A lot has changed in recent years. While a top search engine ranking is still important, it is only one aspect of the equation in determining the success of an SEO campaign. Improved user experience and web analytics continue to play a major role in helping to improve your web page’s reputation with the search engines. Plus, improving web page function, increasing traffic, increasing visitor loyalty, increasing conversions, and ultimately, increasing ROI are all crucial.

TRUSTED SEO SERVICES FOR 25 YEARS

Award Winning SEO Services

Whatever the “more” is that you are after – more traffic, more leads, more sales – let’s start a conversation about how we can help. We look forward to providing professional search engine optimization services that will get you the “more” that you deserve!

Over the past two and a half decades (since 1997), 1st on the List has consistently remained one of the Top SEO companies in North America. Our Canadian SEO company is really good at helping websites attain first page rankings because our SEO services follow only industry accepted best practices that help the search engines find, understand, and rank your website above the competition.

The best way to know if we’re the right fit is to schedule your Discovery Phone Call.

  • Customized, Holistic SEO Marketing Approach

    Don’t get stuck in a “one-size-fits-all” SEO package that doesn’t do anything to grow your revenues. We will develop your winning formula to achieve great results that address you biggest needs and goals.

  • Positive Customer Feedback

    Our longest standing client has been using our services for 20+ years! Many others aren’t far behind. Check our more client testimonials or ask us for a reference list.

  • 100% Canadian Owned and Operated

    What you see is what you get! When you call you get to speak directly with your Project Manager who won’t use confusing jargon. Learn more about what makes 1st on the List different.

  • Always in the Loop

    There’s nothing to hide. We’re always available to answer your questions, pursue new ideas, and give feedback to your campaign progress. Regular reports and ongoing correspondence means you always know where your campaign stands.

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We’ll help you get more traffic, more leads, and more sales.

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