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First Rank is a Winnipeg-based digital advertising agency specializing in SEO and conversion-focused web design. The agency drives traffic to websites and refines sales processes to maximize visitor-to-customer conversion, reporting client sales increases of 200-300%. Founded in 2014, the agency serves businesses across North America.
First Rank is a Winnipeg-based digital advertising agency founded in 2014. The company specializes in both driving traffic to websites through search engine optimization and refining the sales process to maximize the percentage of visitors who convert into paying customers. First Rank reports that its proven methods often increase client sales by 200-300%. The agency is led by founder and CEO Jacob Kettner.
The agency is headquartered at 215-309 McDermot Ave in Winnipeg, Canada, and employs fewer than 49 people. First Rank charges an average hourly rate of $125, with minimum project budgets available on inquiry. The agency holds a 4.9 Google rating from 51 reviews.
First Rank's service offering includes SEO, web design, web development, and advertising. The agency's core philosophy is that most local business websites are not designed to sell, so it pairs search engine marketing with conversion-focused design and development to improve both traffic and on-site conversion rates.
The agency works with clients across multiple sectors. Named clients include Anago Cleaning Systems, Speedpro Signs, and Reider Insurance. Portfolio work includes a USA multi-location business SEO campaign and a Winnipeg SEO web design project, reflecting the agency's reach beyond its home market.
Google-sourced reviews consistently praise First Rank's transparency and results. One reviewer noted that the agency positioned them at the top of Google searches for numerous keywords within weeks, while a plumbing client reported top-three Calgary rankings despite competing against larger-spending competitors. Other clients highlighted measurable growth in online inquiries and leads, professional and responsive service, and detailed monthly reports showing top-performing search terms and visitor locations.
Founder Jacob Kettner has spoken at the Chiang Mai SEO Conference, adding to the agency's credibility in the search marketing space. Clients frequently describe the team as invested in client success, with several reviewers indicating they have referred business to the agency based on results.
Services
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Advertising
Industries Served
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Pros
- Transparent recommendations grounded in competitor and keyword analysis before any campaign launch.
- Fast SEO results, with clients ranking in top-three Google positions within weeks or months.
- Clients report measurable growth in online inquiries, leads, and conversions.
Client Review Analysis
Google rating of 4.9 from 51 reviews; clients highlight strong search rankings, responsive service, detailed monthly reporting, and genuine commitment to client success.