WINNIPEG, MB: First Rank Search Engine Marketing, a Winnipeg-based SEO agency founded by Jacob Kettner, has been honoured by The Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce (The Chamber) with the Innovator of the Year Award. The award was presented on May 16, 2024, as part of The Chamber’s prestigious Business Excellence Awards and recognizes First Rank as a trailblazer in its industry.
Established by Jacob Kettner in 2014, First Rank Search Engine Marketing is dedicated to increasing its clients’ online visibility. The agency supports businesses in growing their revenue and profitability by helping them achieve higher rankings on search engine results pages and improve traffic flow to their websites. Over the past decade, First Rank has emerged as a local, national, and international leader in search engine optimization (SEO). With a team of more than twenty employees and a reputation for exceptional service, the company has become known for revolutionary approaches that benefit its clients and professional community alike.
The Innovator of the Year Award is presented annually as part of The Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards and celebrates a business or organization that has set itself apart through trailblazing, groundbreaking initiatives and transformative practices. This year, First Rank was selected as the winner based largely on its dedication to empowering small businesses through the development and launch of its Accelerators Program.
The Accelerators Program aims to demystify SEO practices by offering small businesses the opportunity to achieve professional-grade SEO results through a hands-on service package that costs a fraction of First Rank’s more standard full-service packages. It distills 10+ years of industry experience into systems and templates that are accessible to clients willing to invest some of their own time and energy in learning about SEO. The Accelerators Program also nurtures employee welfare by increasing workflow efficiency and productivity. It provides an opportunity for team members to share their expertise through the development of Accelerator Program resources—an online library of instructional videos and webinars that can be accessed by members of the broader community.
“We are humbled to have been honoured with this award,” said Jacob Kettner, founder and CEO of First Rank Search Engine Marketing. “It means a great deal to be recognized within our local community for our commitment to education, mentorship, and the empowerment of small local businesses. Our team looks forward to continuing to grow and evolve as innovators and leaders in the SEO industry!”
For more information about First Rank Search Engine Marketing and the services it provides, visit https://firstrank.ca. For more information about The Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards, visit https://www.assiniboiachamber.ca/business-excellence-awards.
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.
