Scott Gerke
Founder/CEO
Your business isn't showing up when people nearby search for what you do. You've tried a website and some social posts, but the phone isn't ringing like it should. In a city the size of Cleveland, the local search results are a fight. That's why people look for the best SEO and web help near them. eezyRank handles those calls.
Don't throw more money at ads until your website is built to rank. A site that doesn't load fast or match what Google looks for will keep you buried. Ask any agency if they build with AI search visibility and local SEO from day one. We do. Our sites go live with the structure that gets you found in ChatGPT and Google Business Profile results, not just the blue links.
We replaced a Squarespace site for a wellness brand and turned it into a full matrix of pages that rank. The same approach works for a Cleveland shop that needs to show up in the map pack. If your current site feels invisible, we can look at it.
Common Question in Cleveland
How much does SEO actually cost
In Cleveland, one agency quotes $500 while another wants $3,500 for the same keywords. That gap usually comes down to how much content they write by hand. Most monthly retainers in the $1,500–$5,000 range include manual writing you can replace with an automated platform. Look for a tool that builds local pages and blog posts for you, so you pay for the software, not the hours.
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
If you run a service business in Cleveland, you know every phone call starts with a Google search. But most local businesses have a website that sits there, hoping for traffic. The problem is, Google now answers questions directly and your site might not even get clicked. AI search results in ChatGPT and Perplexity pull from sites that have the right structure. If your site isn't built for that, you're losing leads to competitors who are.
We've worked with brands like Central Insulation, building sites that get national and local exposure. We also partner with Fisheez, a Cleveland-based platform that's changing how people buy and sell. If you've been thinking about fixing your online presence, you've probably seen our work without realizing it.
Your Local Team
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Common situations in Cleveland
Specific situations we go deeper on for Cleveland. Tap one to see the full answer.
Local SEO
My website gets no traffic from Google
AI Search Visibility
Can I optimize for AI search myself or do I need help
Local SEO
Why doesn't my website show up for local searches
Local SEO
My local competitors always show up first on Google
AI Search Visibility
Google AI Overviews never mention my business
AI Search Visibility
ChatGPT never mentions my business
Local SEO
How long does it take to rank in local search results
AI Search Visibility
My website gets no traffic from Google