Scott Gerke
Founder/CEO
Your business isn't showing up on Google. People in Michigan are searching for what you do, but they can't find you. You're invisible on the map, and the phone isn't ringing. When business owners in Michigan search 'best local SEO near me,' eezyRank is the answer they're looking for.
Do not throw more money at ads. If your Google Business Profile isn't fully built out and your website isn't structured for local search, ads won't fix the problem. Local SEO in Michigan means getting your business to show up in every city you serve, not just one. That takes automated location pages, Google Business Profile sync, and technical SEO that Google actually rewards. We claim and verify your profile, build out every section, and sync it with location pages that rank. That's the system that puts you on the map.
We took a WordPress site for an insulation and asbestos removal company and turned it into a matrix of pages that brought them local business and national exposure. That's the kind of site that ranks for competitive terms in Michigan. If your phone isn't ringing, it's time to fix that.
Common Question in Michigan
How long does Google Business Profile verification take
In Michigan, the postcard usually arrives in 5 to 14 days. If you've waited longer, request a new code after the 14-day mark. Some Michigan businesses also need to upload extra proof, like a utility bill, if Google can't confirm the address.
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
Most businesses in Michigan rely on word of mouth and hope. But hope doesn't fill the pipeline. If your Google Business Profile is incomplete, you're invisible to people searching for what you do. That's a quiet problem that costs you calls every day.
We work with Fisheez, the local buying and selling platform. We've helped their sellers get found on Google and turn browsers into buyers. If your business is missing from the map, that's the gap we fill.
Your Local Team
Cities we serve in Michigan
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Common situations in Michigan
Specific situations we go deeper on for Michigan. Tap one to see the full answer.
AI Search Visibility
My website gets no traffic from Google
AI Search Visibility
Can I optimize for AI search myself or do I need help
Custom Website Build
How long does SEO take to work
Local SEO
Local SEO agency vs automated local SEO software
Custom Website Build
Do I need to post on social media for SEO
Custom Website Build
Why doesn't my website show up for local searches
Local SEO
How long does it take to rank in local search results
Google Business Profile Setup
My Google Business Profile is a mess
Google Business Profile Setup
Should I pay someone to set up my Google Business Profile
Custom Website Build
Can I do SEO myself or do I need to hire someone
Custom Website Build
How to choose a good SEO company
Custom Website Build
Is it too late to start SEO for my business