Rise Local

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  Mike Stewart

  Owner & Founder

  Mike Stewart is a 25+ year media and marketing pioneer in helping local and small business owners take advantage of the internet to put their business on the map. Today, he continues to stay on the cutting edge of new digital marketing trends to help his clients reach their goals.

  Link: Mike Stewart

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  John O’Grady

  Owner & CEO

  John O’Grady has many years of operations experience in digital marketing helping small businesses succeed. Leading our team by providing the support and knowledge gained through years of technical mastery and advertising experience.

  Link: John O’Grady

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  Joseph Stewart

  IT Director

  Joe is a skilled web developer and website host-master with a keen sense of how to blend design and strategy. Using his knowledge of on-page and off-page SEO gives our clients a huge lead in brand visibility.

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  Kevin Adams

  Advertising Director

  Kevin has led the advertising team for Rise Local’s clients since 2009. He and his team leverage paid ads and social to drive traffic to your website and brand that encourages sales growth. A well established industry paid media and advertising veteran, Kevin adds a resource to Rise Local that few agencies can replicate.

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  Sennen Anyanwu

  Client Advocate

  With a background in sales and customer service, working at Rise Local allows Sennen to do what he loves most, connect with people. Sennen provides support to his team and clients in need of service resolutions.

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  Jingle Grace Gratz

  Sr. Web Developer & Client Support

  Sr. Web Developer & Client Support

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  Taylor Posey

  Sr. Client Advocate

  Taylor is a highly skilled marketing specialist with a strong background in communication, writing, and marketing. With a passion for solving problems and an eye for detail, Taylor brings a unique perspective to any project.

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  Jonathan Stewart

  Sr. Marketing Coordinator

  Jonathan is well-versed and knowledgeable in the management and optimization of local listings. Keeping up with Google guidelines and the intricacies of citations is his wheelhouse. He also provides clients with content for websites.

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  Stephanie Ramirez

  Social Media Coordinator

  Stephanie is responsible for handling clients’ social channels including creating graphics, sourcing media, tracking analytics, and creating a consistent posting schedule. She seeks creative ways to engage with the ideal customer on a brand’s social media accounts.

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  Ruben Garcia

  Digital Media Director

  With a background in creative agency media and marketing campaigns, Ruben is a Video and Social Media Marketing Expert that will make your online presence shine. He is sure to have your audience loving your brand and oftentimes ROTFL. Ruben specializes in creative designs that fit into the social landscape and cultivates leads based on his contributions to your business and personal brands creative assets.

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  Mark Tacang

  Video Editor

  Mark creates engaging media for customers to reach more customers. He is a highly-skilled video editor and producer. From concept storyboard to final edited video and everything in between including customer voice talent and motion graphics, Mark has you covered. Mark celebrated his 5 year work anniversary this year.

Products And Services

• Local Core Essentials

  This includes your local search and presence management, and your core website built, launched, and maintained with good copy. Domain SSL Certificate cPanel Hosting Website Development Foundational SEO & Content GMB (GBP) Management Website Maintenance Our Core Essential package is a deal for small businesses or startups with limited online presence. If you’re looking to establish your online presence and target local customers, this package can be a great starting point. It includes essential SEO elements such as the core copy for the foundation of your website and local SEO strategies. We also handle all your Google Business Profile(also known as GBP, formerly GMB) needs.

  Price: 309.00 /month

  Link: Local Core Essentials

• Complete Core Channels

  This includes your essential local search and website, plus ongoing SEO copy, social posts, media capture, editing, and publishing. All Essential services Seasonal Media Videography SEO Content Publishing Social Media Management Remarketing Ads Designed for businesses that are looking for more comprehensive SEO strategies and broader reach, this package is suitable for companies that operate in competitive industries or target a wider audience. It includes everything from our essential package, advanced keyword research, on-page optimization, content creation, social media management, and ongoing performance monitoring.

  Price: 1109.00 /month

  Link: Complete Core Channels

• Advanced Core Channels

  This service level is for brands that have been paying for advertising, have multiple large service areas and locations, and more social posts and channels. All Essential Services All Complete Channel Services Agile Website Design Build Advanced Social Media Advanced SEO Publishing Remarketing Ads Paid Search & Paid Media The Core Advanced package is tailored for established businesses or those with aggressive growth goals. This package offers an extensive range of SEO services, including in-depth keyword research, comprehensive on-page optimization, maximum content creation and optimization, advanced link building, and detailed analytics and reporting. With Core Advanced, you get everything in the Core Complete package, plus so much more. This is ideal for companies that require a robust SEO strategy and want to dominate search engine rankings in highly competitive markets.

  Price: 3500.00 +/month

  Link: Advanced Core Channels