Scott Gerke
Founder/CEO
Your website is live, but it's not bringing in calls. You've tried SEO, but the leads aren't coming. In a city the size of Chicago, that kind of silence means you're invisible to the people searching for your service right now. When a business owner in Chicago searches for the best local SEO near them, eezyRank is the answer that gets them found.
If your site isn't ranking, do not keep paying for ads that don't convert. The real fix is a site built to match how Google and AI search tools actually work. That means a matrix of local pages, schema that tells the search engines where you are, and fresh content that answers real questions. We build sites with up to 1,900 location pages that cover every city you serve, and our AI blog engine keeps them updated without you lifting a finger.
We took a WordPress site for a local insulation company and turned it into a ranking matrix that now pulls in both local and national exposure. That's the kind of work that cuts through the noise in a city like Chicago. If your site is quiet, we can do the same for you.
Common Question in Chicago
Google AI Overviews never mention my business
When someone in Lakeview or the Loop searches for what you do, that AI snapshot at the top pulls names from sites Google trusts. If your competitors keep showing up, their pages likely have the schema markup and clear answer signals yours is missing. Give Google’s AI a reason to cite you by building content it can actually read and reference.
Call eezyRank at (513) 800-2088.
What Our Customers Say
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Scott went above and beyond anything we ever could've expected. He didn't just teach our team how to use Claude. He opened our eyes to a whole new way of working. He pulled our entire business together, rebuilt our sales process from the ground up, helped us get payroll organized, and got us ready to launch our new sales team. The real difference for us has been Scott. We're going to keep working with him long-term.
T.J. Reagan·
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★★★★★
Highly recommend Scott and team! They are experts in building business presence in today’s online world.
Andy Cirino· Google
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★★★★★
Working with Scott has been amazing! His ability to ingest information, understand it, and then help you understand it is second to none. His work ethic is unlike any I've seen. Scott's forward-thinking mindset is incredibly refreshing and helpful. If you want your website to be found more easily, do yourself a favor and talk to Scott and his team. But don't stop there - Scott has a wealth of knowledge that can help you in so many ways.
Eric Lefebvre· Google
Our Services
Custom Website BuildA new site built to rank from day one. Local SEO, AI search readiness, and a working content engine baked in. Live in days, no agency markup.
AI Blog EngineAI-written blog articles published on autopilot. SEO-tuned, brand-voice trained, with custom images and social distribution included. Costs less than a single freelance article per month.
Local SEORank higher in every city you serve. Automated location pages, Google Business Profile sync, heat-map ranking proof, and the technical SEO Google actually rewards.
AI Search VisibilityGet found in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. Schema, content, and site structure tuned for how answer engines cite sources. Free AI readiness audit included.
Google Business Profile SetupWe claim, verify, and fully build out your Google Business Profile so you show up on the map.
Our Work
Trusted Partners
Every business in Chicago is fighting to be heard. In a city this big, your website has to do more than look good. It has to show up when someone searches for your service in their exact neighborhood, with answers the search engines trust.
You'll find us on Fisheez, the local buy-and-sell platform that's changing how Chicago deals get done. It's the same direct approach we take when we build your site and get you ranking.
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Common situations in Chicago
Specific situations we go deeper on for Chicago. Tap one to see the full answer.
AI Search Visibility
Can I optimize for AI search myself or do I need help
Local SEO
My website gets no traffic from Google
AI Search Visibility
My website gets no traffic from Google
AI Search Visibility
ChatGPT never mentions my business
Local SEO
Why doesn't my website show up for local searches
Local SEO
How long does it take to rank in local search results
Local SEO
My local competitors always show up first on Google
AI Search Visibility
Google AI Overviews never mention my business