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1st on the List is a full service boutique SEO company located just outside of Vancouver, BC. Over the last 22 years we’ve used our expertise and experience to help clients with a range of custom SEO services, Pay Per Click Management and SEO Web Design, including website redesign and mobile web design services.

Each of our core staff has over a decade of experience, having serviced hundreds of SEO clients in Canada and the US in a diverse range of industries and markets. A deep understanding of Search Engine history and how Search Engines work plus our strict adherence to current search engine guidelines enables us to achieve long term, stable visibility for our clients with scalable growth.

One of the major differences in our SEO services is that all projects begin with a Detailed Site Audit which helps us identify deeper SEO issues on a website. We help prioritize and fix any issues prior to optimization beginning. In our experience our Site Audits ensure that you will obtain the best results possible. Any amount of onsite updates and linking can’t overcome the foundational issues we find on many sites.

In today’s marketplace virtually every web designer and marketing firm offers Search Engine Optimization as an add-on for their clients in addition to their core services. Some even outsource the SEO. Our core focus has always been SEO which means our full attention is on Search Marketing, the latest trends and the best practices. SEO isn’t an afterthought for us – it’s what we live and breathe!

We seek to establish long term working relationships with a limited number of clients. We truly care about your website and the success of your business as much as you do. You can count on us.

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$1,000+
 
$100 - $149 / hr
 
10 - 49
 Founded
1997
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Abbotsford, Canada
headquarters
  • 201-33119 South Fraser Way
    Abbotsford, BC V2S 2B1
    Canada
    604.484.2334

Portfolio

Key clients: 
Mirage Screen Systems, Imprint Plus, Bells Alaska Travel Guides, Manning Elliott LLP, Riviera Nayarit Visitors & Convention Bureau, Urban Body Laser, PRI Graphics
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5x Traffic Increase Resulting in 98% Booking Capacity in 2018

Website Design & SEO for Northern Escape Heli Skiing

This uniquely Canadian, boutique heli skiing company is located near Terrace, BC, yet more than 90% of their customer base is from the United States and European countries. NE Heli Skiing wanted a new, modern, search engine friendly website design – a website with stunning images and videos that showcased the deep, untracked powder of their heli

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skiing and snow cat skiing terrain. Within 18 months, their traffic increased 5-fold helping NE Heli Skiing to achieve a banner year with 2018 at 98% capacity!

Learn More: https://www.1stonthelist.ca/portfolio/northern-escape-heli-skiing/

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Online Traffic Tripled, Effectively Eliminating the “Off Season”

Website Design & SEO for Riviera Nayarit

Riviera Nayarit is located just north of Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. The Riviera Nayarit Visitors and Conventions Bureau (CVB) has several objectives – to promote the Riviera Nayarit as a top vacation destination in Mexico and to increase hotel occupancy for their hotel members. While visitors come form around the globe, the majority are

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from Canada and the United states. Riviera Nayarit wanted search engine optimization built into their new website design, which has helped to triple their online traffic within the last two years. With higher occupancy, the CRB reports that the “off season” no longer exists!

Learn More: https://www.1stonthelist.ca/portfolio/riviera-nayarit/

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700 - 1000% Grown in Sales Over Previous Year

Local SEO for Safe Earth Pest Control

Safe Earth is a local pest control company in Rockwell, Texas, USA. After opening for business in 2016, Safe Earth needed an affordable and productive marketing strategy to grow its clientele and expand into new cities. Results started to occur within three months of launching the campaign and phones started exploding (the client’s words, not ours!) during their first

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official busy season. Since starting the campaign the client hasn’t looked back saying the results we’ve helped achieve are “unheard of”!

Owner Bob Keith says,“I am a one-man operator and I routinely gain 40+ customers per month which is unheard of in pest control. 1st on the List has extremely competitive rates for the results they deliver. I cannot say enough about 1st on the List. You absolutely will not be disappointed in the results.”

Learn More: https://www.1stonthelist.ca/case-studies/safe-earth-pest-control/

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Increased MoM Sales Surpassed Client’s Expectations

Website Design and SEO for Urban Body Laser

Prior to working with 1st on the List they were looking for marketing opportunities to help bring in new guests and book more consultations. The goal of this project was to increase traffic and improve conversion rates in order to attract new clients and improve sales.

The new website design, combined with SEO optimized content, has resulted in record

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traffic and sales. Within the first two months of launching their new website Urban Body reports that sales were up and are still climbing. The client shares that development efforts have driven increased sales and great insights into statistical performance.

The new website looks wonderful and converts visitors at a much higher rate than the old website. Sales have since increase month-over-month much more than they had anticipated. The success of this project is a reflection of the business owner working closely with 1st on the List to create a website and content that resonates with their audience.

As we continue to address the real needs and wants of Urban Body Laser we expect to continue to break sales records.

Manager Janiece Wiens says, "The new website looks wonderful and converts visitors at a much higher rate than our old website did. The most refreshing thing about working with 1st on the List is their genuine excitement for our success. They have been amazing to work with, always responding to us promptly and offering friendly and engaging service. Their results, experience and professionalism all stood out to me, but their customer service is particularly noteworthy.”

 

Learn more: https://www.1stonthelist.ca/case-studies/urban-body-laser/

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Steady Increase in Web Traffic and Quality Leads

Custom SEO and Web Design for Arizona Printing Company

Client Since 2010

As a client for nearly 10 years PRI Graphics has experienced substantial Search Visibility leading to increased quantity and quality of leads.

Owner David Perkinson says, "We have seen a steady increase in web traffic and quality leads since first working with 1st on the List. And we continue to see monthly increases

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through their efforts. 1st on the List is accessible and responsive. They are also very knowledgeable in what they do and have the patience to help their customers understand the processes and details of SEO work. Trust 1st on the List and their expertise – they know what they are doing!"

Learn more: https://www.1stonthelist.ca/portfolio/pri-graphics/

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$19,000 Project Secured After Website Launch

Website Design and Local SEO for Vancouver Waterline and Drain Specialist

With the goal of growing their business and increasing leads, the company needed more than just YellowPages, which they had been relying on. 1st on the List launched a Local SEO Campaign targeting Urban Water Works’ top priority cities and launched a new action-oriented website.

Since starting to work with 1st on the List,

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Urban Water Works has achieved more consistent calls for jobs. The most noticeable results occured after the website was re-launched in WordPress and revamped for a better, more action-evoking user experience.

Owner Jeff Fitzpatrick shares, "Look around and then look at 1st on the List. You will be glad you did. Their rankings speak for themselves. They were honest with me, reasonable, professional. RESULTS. In addition, their staff is amazing and they always answer their phone."

Learn More: https://www.1stonthelist.ca/case-studies/urban-water-works/

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New Website for Disposal & Recycling Company

"We were very impressed by their wide array of knowledge and willingness to go above and beyond..."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
4.0
Willing to refer: 
4.5
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
July 2018 - Sept. 2019
Project summary: 

1st on the List recreated a legacy website, implemented SEO, and helped with content creation. This included organizing a photoshoot and video, as well as helping hire a designer.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Vancouver, Canada
Nicole Rosa
Office Manager, Keen on Green Disposal & Recycling Ltd.
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The new platform exceeded expectations. It has received positive attention, and stakeholders are confident that its success will be reflected in engagement metrics. The team consistently followed up, responded immediately, and met deadlines. Their suggestions added value.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the office manager at Keen on Green Disposal & Recycling. We are a local owner-operated junk removal company in Vancouver, BC. We pride ourselves in our desire to better the environment through our work and reduce the impact of waste. We work with organizations to ensure that as much waste is diverted from our landfills as possible, through recycling, repurposing and donation.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire 1st on the List Promotion ?

Our company website had problems. It was outdated, lacking in ability to convert leads, and we had frankly just outgrown it. With the growth of our organization, we wanted to improve our conversion rates and brand through the creation of a new website. We hired 1st on the List to not only work on our SEO, but to also help in the creation of a new high-conversion website that would be able to grow with us and showcase our services to our clients.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to increase our traffic, and increase conversions/bookings that originated on the site. We also wanted to have a website that was in-line with our company brand and that was able to highlight the best of our business. We believed that this new website would help us to continue to grow in a competitive market.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We had already heard of 1st on the List before from other businesses in our network, and had heard good things about them. We first hired them solely to work on our SEO. Upon deciding to create a new website, we then decided to also see if they were open to joining our project team to help brainstorm and envision what a successful website would look like. It started from that.

Describe the project in detail.

1st on the List (particularly Neeraj) saw through the entire project. First we worked in a team to brainstorm a vision for the website, we designed an outline of what we wanted our new website to look like. We found a designer together. We did research, we organized a photoshoot and video to create custom content to be added to our site. We brainstormed taglines. Neeraj helped with SEO and content. From start to finish, 1st on the List was involved in every aspect of the website creation.

What was the team composition?

The team comprised of myself, our owner Wilson, our web designer and Neeraj from 1st on the List. This team was there through beginning to end of the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our new website turned out GREAT! They have matched and exceeded our expectations. Although it is still too early to have the true impact of traffic and other metrics, we can already see that this website is much more effective than our last. It has received great feedback, and I know that this will result in even strong search rankings.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

I believe that our team worked very well together and is part of the reason that we achieved such great results. Communication was strong. Neeraj at 1st on the List was always open to answering our calls, or responding to e-mails with questions or ideas. Follow up was always prompt and deadlines were always met. We used video chat, voice calling and e-mail to manage our communications, as well as written out project plans.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We were very impressed by their wide array of knowledge and their willingness to go above and beyond to help us. They were able to refer us to quality vendors and professionals when needed, which was also very helpful. Their high level of customer service and expertise really distinguished them from other companies we have worked with in the past.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We were very satisfied with the work and assistance that we received. Their service and willingness to go above and beyond was top-notch.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 4.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 4.5 NPS
    Willing to refer

Web Design and SEO for Medi-Spa

"The website looks wonderful and converts visitors at a much higher rate than our old website did." 

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
Jan. 2018 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

1st of the List Promotion developed a new website to increase conversions and sales. Now that the site has launched, they provide ongoing SEO and Google Analytics efforts.  

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Vancouver, Canada
Janiece Wiens
Manager, Urban Body Laser
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Personable and caring, 1st on the List sought approval for all structural changes and strove to incorporate feedback whenever possible. Development efforts have driven increased sales and greater insights into statistical performance. Customers can expect a transparent and communicative partner.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the manager of Urban Body Laser, a medi-spa.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire 1st on the List Promotion?

We were unhappy with our previous web development services provider and were looking to make a change.

What were your goals for this project?

We were hoping a new website and more digital advertising would improve both conversions and sales.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

A friend referred us to them.

Describe the project in detail.

Using information from our current website, List Promotion built a new website focused on conversions rather than simply displaying information. They also implemented Google Analytics. Now, they provide monthly SEO reports.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a web developer and an SEO/conversions specialist. There was also another resource that oversaw the entire project. Our team stayed constant throughout the development, and they consulted us on every change.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any statistics or metrics that speak to the quality of their work and impact of the engagement?

The website looks wonderful and converts visitors at a much higher rate than our old website did. Sales have increased MoM more than we expected.

How did the 1st on the List Promotion perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve been amazing to work with, always responding to us promptly and offering friendly and engaging service. Most refreshing has been their genuine excitement for our success. Communication wise, we speak through phone calls and emails.

What impresses you about the 1st on the List Promotion?

Their results, experience, and professionalism all stood out to me, but their customer service is particularly noteworthy. Unlike other companies we’ve worked with, they provide monthly reports on their progress and include us in every decision they make. Nothing on our site changes until we both agree to it.

Are there any areas for improvement?

The only area I can name is development speed. It took a little longer than we had anticipated.

 

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    They're an amazing value.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I've already recommended them to others and will continue to do so.

Door Screen Company Search Engine Optimization

"They are honest and deliver."

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4.5

Quality: 
4.5
Schedule: 
4.5
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
Jan. 2014 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

1st on the List Promotion performs organic SEO to increase web traffic for a screen systems retailer in an ongoing relationship that includes check-ins every 6 months. 

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Vancouver, Canada
CEO, Door Screen Company
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Site traffic has improved about 20%, resulting in an increase in sales. 1st on the List Promotion is honest and has reasonable prices. There is nothing that they could improve on. 

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your organization.

We are Mirage Screen Systems Inc.

What is your role and responsibilities?

I’m the CEO.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What was your goal for working with 1st on the List Promotion?

Our Web traffic flattened out and that affects our sales. We wanted to grow Web traffic.

SOLUTION

Please describe the scope of their work.

Organic SEO [search engine optimization] is the main service provided. We’re planning to do more types of digital marketing activities with them. Every six months, we meet in person and review everything they are doing and strategize for the next period.

What was your process for selecting 1st on the List Promotion with which to work?

I asked around to my network and four different businesses suggested 1st on the List.

Can you give a sense of the size of the initiative in dollar terms or a personnel work-hour figure?

It was about $10,000 to $50,000.

When was the work completed?

We started the engagement slightly more than a year ago. It’s ongoing work.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Do you have any statistics or metrics to track improvement from the project?

Our traffic results have gone up 20 percent year to year. We’ve seen an increase in sales also.

Are you satisfied with their performance?

Yes, we are happy.  

Is there anything unique or special about 1st on the List Promotion that really makes them stand out compared to other business partners?

They’re not snake oil sales guys. They are honest and deliver. They’re very reasonably priced.

What advice would you give to future clients of theirs?

Just know what you want to accomplish and know how much money you’re prepared to spend. Be consistent and don’t change course all the time. Don’t spend a bunch of money and then let your plan drop off. Organic SEO requires a large time investment to be successful.

Looking back on the work so far, is there any area that you think they could improve upon or that you might do differently?

Not really.

4.5
Overall Score
  • 4.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 4.5 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I have recommended them multiple times. I just hope they don’t get too busy for my account.

Specialty Hardware Distributor Search Engine Optimization

"They have very sound strategies and produce real results."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
4.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Confidential
Project summary: 

1st on the List Promotion worked on organic SEO for a hardware store with the goal of improving search engine rankings in a 4 year long relationship.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Illinois
CEO, Specialty Hardware Distributor
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

1st on the List Promotion has great strategies for SEO and performs well in terms of customer service. The team has a clear expertise in the field and website traffic has increased since they started. 

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

I am the president of a company that distributes hardware.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

Our goal for the work with 1st on the List Promotion was to improve the search engine search results for our website.

SOLUTION

1st on the List primarily worked on organic SEO [search engine optimization]. I selected them after working with two other agencies that failed to deliver. Those firms produced minimal results and so that lead me to 1st on the List Promotion.

I selected them because they seemed to be more organized and have a better process than competitors. They have very sound strategies and produce real results. I have worked with 1st on the List for about four years and have no plans to stop the engagement.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

We are very satisfied with their work. Their strategies are well thought out and they provide quality customer service. We have seen strong growth in website traffic and I can tell their employees are industry experts that keep me ahead of changes in Google's algorithms.

They have a top-notch team and I have no complaints. My advice to their future clients is to have your goals well-defined going into the project. 

5.0
Overall Score
  • 4.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Website Design for Building Design Firm

"The website itself is beautiful, fast, and effective."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
Sept. 2018 - Jan. 2019
Project summary: 

1st on the List Promotion redesigned a website for the second time. The team focused on the loading speed of graphics and accessibility. They also created new pages and performed SEO.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Abbotsford, Canada
Cam Krause
Building Designer, Willson Design
 
Not verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The website generates new leads, and it's integral to the business' growth. 1st on the List Promotion has a personable, patient, and responsive team. They delivered a quality product within a reasonable price range.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Willson Design is a custom building design firm that specialized in custom home design, commercial building design, and renovation design. I am the Office Manager and Lead Building Designer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire 1st on the List Promotion ?

We hired 1st on the List to redesign our website. They designed our previous website as well, which we loved, but it was time to update it.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted the photos in our design gallery to load faster, as well as for it to be more appealing to navigate.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We had used 1st on the List to design our previous website and were happy with the results the first time around.

Describe the project in detail.

We added many more high quality images to our design galleries and redesigned the overall layout and navigation. We kept a lot of the written content the same from the previous website, with some teaks and additional pages as needed since we have grown since the previous website design.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a Robin, the Web Designer, who designed the new site and advised us on certain areas we could improve; and Carissa, the Project Specialist, who helped update the content and SEO.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Aside from word of mouth, our website is constantly the leading way we receive new jobs. It is an asset and I believe a quality website can really help grow any company.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Robin and Carissa were patient with me and responsive to my sometimes 'needy' requests, which I am grateful for.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The website itself is beautiful, fast, and effective. The team was great to work with, and the pricing was fair.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I think in any industry, the desire for work to be done faster is inevitable, but we were still wall taken care of.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

SEO Work for Home Care Company

"1st on the List Promotion delivered on all fronts."

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4.5

Quality: 
4.5
Schedule: 
4.5
Cost: 
4.5
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
Oct. 2015 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

1st on the List Promotion supplies SEO services and strategies, web-development audits, and content QA to boost company presence in the local area.

The Reviewer
 
5001-10,000 Employees
Digital Manager, Home Care Provider
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Since the launch of the SEO campaign, organic search traffic has risen month to month, and several content pages now rank among the first Google results for the keyword. These initiatives continue to increase brand awareness on an expedited timeline.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We are a medium-sized company focusing on private home care services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with 1st on the List Promotion?

We needed to build a new website in a way that would be sustainable from an SEO perspective, as well as set up our content team to understand and write for SEO. In addition to this, we needed over 100 pieces of content and site pages QA'd and optimized for launch. We also needed technical audits throughout the web development process, consultancy on SEO strategy, and a partner who would be there when we needed them given the tight deadlines on our project. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

1st on the List Promotion delivered on all fronts. After the launch, we decided to keep working with them to continue to improve our technical SEO through interfacing with our web developers and working with our content team on keyword research, QA, and optimization. They were flexible, depending on our needs.

How did you come to work with 1st on the List Promotion?

I found them through a Google search and decided to work with them because they seemed to know their business well. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or impact of the engagement?

In terms of results, we saw a month-to-month improvement in organic search traffic, with several pieces of content ranking on the first page of Google. We were able to extend our brand awareness. Overall, we were targeting awareness in the local area more than sales, and that was successful.

4.5
Overall Score
  • 4.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 4.5 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 4.5 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer