Sure Oak

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the SEO Manager for The American Red Cross Biomedical division.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sure Oak?

During a website transition a few years back, some of the backlinks were broken. In addition, we had not ventured into the strategy of building quality backlinks. The site was struggling with a few important keywords. I enlisted help from Sure Oak to review the current backlink profile and make recommendations on how to improve it. In addition, I asked for their assistance in reaching out to comparable websites to provide quality content.

What were your goals for this project?

Improve the organic performance of a handful of major keywords.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I met the owner at an SEO conference.

Describe the project in detail.

The team worked closely with me to clean up the backlinks in our profile, by either reaching out to have them removed or building a disavow file for those we couldn't easily remove. In addition, they reached out to comparable sites to the Red Cross to provide quality content on our behalf.

What was the team composition?

We had a team of three people.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Our rankings improved tremendously. We moved 5 major keywords to the first page of the SERPs, where they were not in the first five pages in the beginning.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They are very responsive and efficient. The follow up and communication was top notch.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The professionalism, customer service and thoroughness of their work were impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the content creation specialist at an online training company, where we teach people how to successfully write, market, and self-publish their books to bestseller status on Amazon with 1-on-1 coaching, a step-by-step process, and more.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sure Oak?

We hired Sure Oak for SEO purposes, to help us grow our organic reach as well as help us grow our scholarship campaign.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goals were to get applicants for our scholarship campaign in order to service more up-and-coming writers.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We chose Sure Oak because of their stellar reputation and specific service offerings.

Describe the project in detail.

The details of the project were pretty simple: we paid Sure Oak to broaden the reach of our scholarship campaign by connecting with universities and listing our scholarship on their pages.

What was the team composition?

There have been about 4 people involved overall. 2 points of contact with Sure Oak and 2 on our side.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We've had major success working with Sure Oak! Our goals were based on number of college websites we were able to be listed for the scholarship campaign, and they exceeded our expectations.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very! It's been very easy with email communication that's quick.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I found the ease of communication and speed at which we obtained results to be the most impressive part of Sure Oak.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I don't think so! From our end, Sure Oak has been amazing!

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of Justice Solutions Group, and we are a private investigations and intelligence firm based in Southern California.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Sure Oak?

We were looking to address our SEO performance on Google.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Sure Oak started by taking a holistic look at who we were, and what we had done so far with our site and our presence on the internet. From there, they created a plan for our goals and how to achieve them, and then once you approve it they get to work. For us, that included a bunch of SEO work as well as Google My Business optimization, landing page optimization, copywriting, and a scholarship campaign.

What is the team composition?

I’ve worked with around 4–5 members of their team.

How did you come to work with Sure Oak?

I met Tom (CEO, Sure Oak) through Upwork and hired them for a job with a client I was working with at the time. They did a great job there, so I brought them on for my project as well.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent somewhere in the $14,000–$15,000 range.

What is the status of this engagement?

The official project ran from January–March 2019, but we are continuing to tweak and maintain the final product with them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

They were able to get us to page one on quite a few keywords that were pretty critical to us within a few months of launching their improvements. We started to see increased traffic and have managed to maintain that for quite some time since then.

How did Sure Oak perform from a project management standpoint?

They were great at project management. I have a thousand things to do in a day so that was something I was concerned about, but they stayed on top of milestones at all times. Everyone knew their role and was always in communication with the project manager.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re very future-leaning, so they focus on tactics that are not going to get you immediate results and then disappear the next day from Google. All of their tactics are completely above board and really deliver in the long term.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, not that I can think of. They’re a growing company, so there are always things that they are improving, but I didn’t have any complaints that were complete blind spots for them.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They’re one company that you can trust to do honest work for their clients and do the best work they can. Definitely go out and get quotes from other agencies but know that you’re going to end up paying around the same amount for SEO, and it doesn’t get better than Sure Oak when it comes to execution.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We provide lead-generation business services to EdTech, CleanTech, HealthTech, and other technology companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sure Oak?

SureOak helped us tremendously by developing strategic backlinking for our company website. Through building high ranked backlinks, guest posting, and technical optimizations, they helped get us from DA of 21 to over 30!

What were your goals for this project?

Improve our Domain Authority to have more ranking power on our existing web pages and blog content.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Found online and since they were local.

Describe the project in detail.

Discovery of our existing website, analysis, and implementation of SEO site-wide and externally.

What was the team composition?

Helpful crew of SEO experts with a variety of talents.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Got us over 30 DA!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very good overall. They are extremely responsive.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their helpful and friendly approach. They're a pleasure to work with!

Are there any areas for improvement?

Possibly an interface to track their progress and create more visibility in addition to their generated reports.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the COO of Alphagraphics Brand X, a printing services company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you have for this project?

We needed help with SEO enhancement for our website.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Sure Oak has reviewed each page of our website and enhanced it for SEO. Their work includes keyword research, on-page optimization, technical audits, and content recommendations.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with one teammate from Sure Oak.

How did you come to work with Sure Oak?

They were referred to me, and I chose them because of their high ratings and good value for cost.

How much have you invested with them?

The project cost is confidential.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in November 2024, and the collaboration is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Sure Oak's work has improved our website's organic traffic and keyword rankings. We use Google's monthly data as a benchmark.

How did Sure Oak perform from a project management standpoint?

Sure Oak is organized and structured, which is helpful to us in keeping us on track. We communicate via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CEO of Amerus Insurance Group, an insurance company. We provide customized financial products and services, offering innovative solutions tailored to meet the needs of individuals and families across various markets.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Sure Oak?

We needed support with blogger outreach and backlink acquisition.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Sure Oak has been working on the SEO for my website. The team has been doing keyword research and blogger outreach backlink acquisition.

What is the team composition?

We work with 2–5 teammates from Sure Oak.

How did you come to work with Sure Oak?

We found Sure Oak through an online search. I chose them because they had experience working in the financial services industry.

How much have you invested with them?

So far, we've spent $10,000–$49,999 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in April 2026, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We've seen a 4-point rise in domain authority in less than three months and a 200% increase in traffic. We've also seen a significant increase in our health insurance page.

How did Sure Oak perform from a project management standpoint?

Sure Oak's project management is very good. The team delivers on time. We communicate through virtual meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I'm impressed with Sure Oak's attention to the project and how they keep me informed about what they're doing.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There's nothing I can come up for sure.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of Epic Expeditions, a small-group adventure tour company. We focus on sustainable and ethical travel and collaboration with local communities for enriching and affordable experiences.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Sure Oak?

We needed help building high-quality backlinks to our site.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Sure Oak provided us with eight backlinks in one go, targeting key pages we indicated. The team also provided a report and set up keyword tracking for us.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from Sure Oak.

How did you come to work with Sure Oak?

Someone referred Sure Oak to me. I chose them over other options because they had high ratings, their pricing fit our budget, they were a great culture fit, and they offered good value for the cost.

How much have you invested with them?

The project cost is confidential.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from December 2025–January 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Sure Oak provided a list of the websites where they built the links with additional metrics. Although we haven't dived into the data yet, it’s been one of our best years, and all of the target pages remain highly trafficked. The keywords were already ranking well and appeared fortified.

How did Sure Oak perform from a project management standpoint?

Sure Oak delivered ahead of time. We communicated via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Sure Oak was warm and professional at the same time.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing they need to improve.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

 I’m the CMO of an online luxury retailer offering curated clothing, accessories, and jewelry from over 400 top European designer brands, with express delivery, elegant packaging, and personalized customer service.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Sure Oak?

 We needed help increasing our SEO visibility.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

 Sure Oak has successfully built an average of six links per month with an impressive average domain authority score of 50. The team has also run a one-off SEO audit of our website.

What is the team composition?

 We work with one teammate from Sure Oak.

How did you come to work with Sure Oak?

 We found Sure Oak through an online search. We chose them over other options because of their prompt reply, professional approach, and fair pricing.

How much have you invested with them?

 We’ve spent a substantial amount.

What is the status of this engagement?

 We started working with Sure Oak in February 2024, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

 Our domain authority has gone from 4 to 28, and our SEO impressions have increased by 900% in one year. Sure Oak also shares our keyword rankings during monthly reviews.

How did Sure Oak perform from a project management standpoint?

 Sure Oak’s project management is highly professional. The team always delivers on time. We communicate via video calls.

What did you find most impressive about them?

 Sure Oak is very effective; we get what we pay for with no surprises. The team is also extremely committed to our success and sometimes goes beyond their scope.

Are there any areas they could improve?

 There’s nothing Sure Oak could improve on.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of Alexander Mathematics and Physics Tutoring. We provide personalized math and physics tutoring from expert tutors with advanced degrees. We use tailored study programs and mock exams to build student confidence and mastery.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Sure Oak?

We needed to increase the quantity and quality of our web traffic.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Sure Oak provides SEO services for us. They provide 10 links per month to educational websites relevant to our field. Sure Oak also chooses great keywords to link to that drive quality traffic.

What is the team composition?

We work with one teammate from Sure Oak.

How did you come to work with Sure Oak?

We found them through an online search. We chose them because they had highly relevant links.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in February 2025, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Sure Oak has increased our web form fills and traffic from more locations.

How did Sure Oak perform from a project management standpoint?

Sure Oak delivers on time. We communicate via Zoom meetings and email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We're impressed by Sure Oak's connections with our industry.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there aren’t any areas for improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Director of SEO of an education company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Provides medical and healthcare licensure exam prep.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Sure Oak to accomplish?

• Build backlinks
• Drive revenue

SOLUTION

How did you find Sure Oak?

Online Search

Why did you select Sure Oak over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Sure Oak was contracted to build 20 contextual links per month and provided an audit of our existing backlink profile.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Increased ranking on target queries

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

There was frequent communication over email regarding status updates and strategy pivots.

What was your primary form of communication with Sure Oak?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I was impressed by their ability to adjust strategy and continue to deliver the volume of links each month on time.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Sure Oak could have done differently?

I can't think of anything. Our contract ended due to budget constraints on my end. I would continue to work with them otherwise.