Scott Gerke
Founder/CEO
Your business isn’t showing up on Google. You’ve tried social media and maybe some ads, but the phone stays quiet. In Missouri, where local search and the map pack decide who gets the call, that silence costs you real customers. When people search for the best local SEO near them, eezyRank is who picks up those calls.
If your website is a year old and stuck on page three, don’t throw more money at ads. The fix is a site built to rank from day one, with location pages that match what people actually type. We build custom websites with automated local pages, synced to your Google Business Profile, and content that tells Google exactly where you serve. Shops that work Missouri business owners year-round know the map pack isn’t about keywords, it’s about proving you’re local. We make sure that proof is built in.
We took Central Insulation’s WordPress site and turned it into a tight matrix of pages that brings them both local jobs and national exposure for insulation and asbestos removal. That’s the kind of work we do for companies across Missouri. If your website still looks like it was built before the last algorithm update, we can fix that.
Common Question in Missouri
Google won't verify my business location
In Missouri, verification fails when your address doesn’t match what the state has on file. Check your Missouri business license, bank statement, and utility bill. Use the exact same format—every abbreviation, every period—on every directory. If the postcard still doesn’t come, open the Google My Business app and try a live video call to show your location.
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 Missouri businesses still lean on word of mouth and a few good reviews to bring in customers. But when a competitor shows up first on Google Maps, they get the call. The search landscape has shifted, and businesses that don’t adapt get left behind. If your site isn’t working for you on a phone screen, you know exactly what that feels like.
Our work with Fisheez, the new way to buy and sell across Missouri, keeps us tied to local commerce. We built the Remote Wellness site to integrate their Calendly links so clients could purchase direct, no friction. If your site doesn’t turn visitors into customers like that, it’s time for a change.
Your Local Team
Cities we serve in Missouri
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Common situations in Missouri
Specific situations we go deeper on for Missouri. Tap one to see the full answer.
AI Blog Engine
Writing blog posts vs using AI blog software
AI Search Visibility
Can I optimize for AI search myself or do I need help
Local SEO
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Local SEO
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Custom Website Build
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Custom Website Build
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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
Why doesn't my website show up for local searches
Custom Website Build
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Local SEO
How much does SEO actually cost
Local SEO
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