WINNIPEG, MB: Jacob Kettner, Founder and CEO of a leading Canadian digital marketing agency First Rank SEO, will speak on the main stage at the 2026 Chiang Mai SEO Conference (CMSEO). The international event will bring SEO professionals, agency owners, marketers, and entrepreneurs from around the world to Chiang Mai, Thailand, from November 9-13, 2026.
CMSEO is an annual event that brings together experienced SEO professionals to share practical insights drawn from their work. The conference allows attendees to learn from founders and specialists working across the international SEO industry.
Kettner’s presentation will address an area of agency ownership that often receives less attention than rankings, traffic, and client acquisition: How to build an agency that remains profitable as it grows. Drawing on more than a decade of experience developing First Rank SEO, he will discuss the financial decisions, operational systems, and internal structures that can determine whether growth creates a healthier business or simply adds more work.
First Rank SEO has grown into a multi-million-dollar Canadian agency with a team of approximately 30 people. The company provides search engine optimization, Google Ads, Generative Engine Optimization, and high-end content services for businesses seeking stronger online visibility and sustainable business growth.
“Speaking at CMSEO is an opportunity to have an honest conversation about what it takes to grow an agency without losing control of its margins, systems, or culture,” said Kettner. “There’s a lot of information available about delivering SEO results, but much less about building the business behind those results. I’m looking forward to sharing some of the lessons we’ve learned while growing First Rank.”
Kettner will appear alongside an international group of SEO founders, executives, and practitioners during the conference’s main program, bringing the perspective of a Canadian agency founder to an international audience and reflecting First Rank’s continued involvement in the broader search marketing community. The CMSEO 2026 speaker lineup also includes professionals working in technical SEO, content strategy, artificial intelligence, agency operations, lead generation, and digital business acquisitions.
Further information about the conference is available through the Chiang Mai SEO Conference website. Additional details about Kettner’s presentation will be shared as the event approaches.
First Rank SEO is a Winnipeg-based digital marketing agency led by Founder and CEO Jacob Kettner. The company works with businesses across Canada and the U.S. and has built its reputation around practical strategy, strong client relationships, and long-term digital growth.
Jacob Kettner is the owner and CEO of First Rank Inc., a digital marketing agency based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He currently sits on Manitoba Chamber of Commerce Small Business Advisor Council which assists people grow their small businesses in Manitoba.
