Average sales growth
85%
Across client engagements
Chicago-based · owner-minded
SEO Agency Chicago
Not Just Rankings, But Increased Revenue
Marketing and SEO services for Chicago businesses, measured in booked jobs rather than position reports. Thirteen years in, and we still tell clients what is not achievable before we take their money.
SEO Driven by Local Context, Proven by Results.
- Satisfied clients
- 520+
- Brands onboarded
- 180+
- Average sales growth
- 85%
- Years in the work
- 13
What we measure
Satisfied clients
520+
Chicago metro and nationwide
Brands onboarded
180+
Single location to multi-site
What we report on
- Calls
- Form fills
- Booked jobs
Every signal, tied back to revenue
Years in the work
13
Established 2013
Organic visibility
Reviewed monthly, not annually
Local pack target
#3
Top three is where calls happen
Client reviews
What do clients say about working with us?
5.0 from 8 Google reviews of Techy Toes
- 5 out of 5 stars.
“They’ve been attentive to our needs, responsive whenever we’ve had questions, and genuinely interested in helping our business grow. We’ve seen a noticeable difference in our visibility on Google, and I’m very happy with the work they’ve done for us.”
- 5 out of 5 stars.
“They helped me with my website setup, Google Business profile, and SEO and have been professional, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the process. What I appreciate most is that they have taken the time to understand my business.”
- 5 out of 5 stars.
“Their communication and work ethic are excellent, which you won’t find at most companies. Ryan and his team kept pace with us, and the campaign went off without a hitch.”
- 5 out of 5 stars.
“Isaac went above and beyond to quickly get my construction business visible on Google. He helped me build a website and has been ontop of editing the website when needed. Without his services we would never have made it as far as we have come now.”
- 5 out of 5 stars.
“Very professional and honest, Isaac did our website. Never expected such good return, we started getting leads on our site with in the first couple months. Would recommend them to everyone.”
- 5 out of 5 stars.
“Within the first 6 months of help Isaac not only had provided us with a fully functioning website but also had worked his magic in getting us to become visible on Google. We have held one of the top three spots in our city on Google Maps for the past 4 years now.”
- 5 out of 5 stars.
“He was not only able to get our Google Business profile approved for Google, but he was also able to make us visible on Google Maps ascertaining us one of the top three spots on Google Maps in our city which has directly related to our company’s success.”
What we do
Which SEO and marketing services do we offer Chicago businesses?
Start with the problem in front of you. We look at the market, the competition and your current setup, then recommend the work that can move the business forward.
Local SEO
Own the map pack for the searches that happen a mile from your door, with intent to buy today.
Google Business Profile optimization · Local keyword and content strategy · Citation building and NAP cleanupWebsite SEO
The organic channel that keeps producing after the ad budget stops, built on technical foundations most sites never had.
Technical audit and remediation · Information architecture · Keyword and content strategyWeb Development
Fast, custom sites structured to rank and built to convert, with measurement wired in before launch.
Custom build, no page-builder bloat · Search structure designed first · Built for Core Web VitalsPay Per Click
Leads this month while the organic work builds, managed against cost per booked job rather than clicks.
Google Ads search campaigns · Local Service Ads and Google Guaranteed · Meta ads for demand generationSocial Media Marketing
Social handled as a revenue channel and a trust signal, not a posting schedule nobody measures.
Strategy and planning · Content creation and management · Paid social advertisingGraphic & Video Designing
The creative layer every other channel depends on — ads, landing pages and social all live or die on the asset inside them.
Logo and brand identity · Ad creative · Social content designWhy us
Why do Chicago businesses choose Pro Rankers as their SEO agency?
Quality work over quantity of clients. Too many agencies over commit, under deliver, and waste months improving nothing. We take a deep look at your business, your competition and your market, then lay out the exact road map we will follow and commit to what is 100% possible.
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Revenue over rankings
Reporting ties keywords back to calls, clicks and booked jobs. A position report that does not move the phone is a vanity metric.
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Roadmap before contract
Every engagement opens with an audit of your business, your competition and your market, then a written plan with committed, achievable outcomes.
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100% transparency
You see what was done, what it moved, and what it did not. No black-box retainers, no activity reports dressed up as results.
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No false promises
If page one is not realistic in your market on your budget, we say so before you pay us. Quality of work over quantity of clients.
Who we grow
Which Chicago industries do we help grow?
Businesses where one customer is worth thousands: fourteen verticals across the metro, ranked by what a single won customer is worth. Pick a group to narrow the list.
- Roofing & Exterior Contractors
- Law Firms
- HVAC Contractors
- Plumbing Contractors
- Water, Fire & Mold Restoration
- Dental Practices
- Medical Spas & Aesthetics
- Kitchen, Bath & Home Remodeling
- Real Estate Agents & Brokerages
- Electrical Contractors
- Landscaping, Lawn Care & Snow Removal
- Auto Repair & Collision
- Chiropractic, Physical Therapy & Wellness
- Restaurants & Food Service
Where we work
Where do we work across Chicago and its suburbs?
Chicago and eleven surrounding markets. Every one of these is a different market with different competitors and a different cost per lead. We do not run the same campaign across all of them.
Chicago · West Loop 11 surrounding markets
Cook County
Chicago
15 neighborhoods · 55 zip codes
Marketing in Chicago DuPage CountyNaperville
9 neighborhoods · 4 zip codes
Marketing in Naperville Cook CountySchaumburg
6 neighborhoods · 4 zip codes
Marketing in Schaumburg Kane CountyAurora
7 neighborhoods · 5 zip codes
Marketing in Aurora Cook CountyEvanston
7 neighborhoods · 3 zip codes
Marketing in Evanston Cook CountyArlington Heights
7 neighborhoods · 2 zip codes
Marketing in Arlington Heights Cook CountyOak Park
7 neighborhoods · 3 zip codes
Marketing in Oak Park DuPage CountyOak Brook
7 neighborhoods · 2 zip codes
Marketing in Oak BrookPricing
How much do SEO and marketing services cost in Chicago?
Three ways in. Two of them start at a published floor so you can rule us in or out before you pick up the phone.
Website Development
A fast, search-ready site built to convert the traffic it earns.
Starting from
$1,500
- Custom design — no recycled templates or page builders
- Mobile-first build, tested on real devices
- Core Web Vitals tuned before launch, not after
- On-page SEO and schema built in from the first page
- Conversion-focused layout with tracked calls and forms
- Content management you can actually update yourself
- Analytics, Search Console and call tracking configured
- 301 redirect mapping so existing rankings survive the move
SEO, AEO & GEO
Search, answer engines and AI results — the three places customers now look.
Starting from
$300/month
- Google Business Profile optimisation and ongoing management
- Local keyword and map pack targeting across your service area
- Answer engine optimisation for featured snippets and People Also Ask
- Generative engine optimisation for ChatGPT, Perplexity and AI Overviews
- Technical SEO, site speed and Core Web Vitals remediation
- Schema markup so search and AI can parse what you actually do
- Content built around the terms your buyers type, not head terms
- Review generation strategy and response workflow
- Monthly reporting tied to calls and booked jobs, not positions
Custom Plan
Multiple services, multiple locations, or a budget that needs shaping first.
Scoped to you
Let’s talk
- Free business analysis before any number is discussed
- Any mix of SEO, PPC, web, social and creative
- Multi-location and franchise coverage
- Paid ad management scaled to your own ad budget
- Social media management and content production
- Graphic and video design as a standalone or add-on
- Written roadmap with committed, achievable outcomes
- Month to month — no long lock-in to buy our patience
Every price above is a starting point, not a quote. What you actually pay depends on your market, your competition and how much groundwork is already in place — which is exactly what the free analysis establishes before you commit to anything.
Straight answers
What do Chicago businesses ask before hiring an SEO agency?
What makes Pro Rankers different from other Chicago agencies?
We map out exactly what is achievable in your market before you sign anything, and we decline targets we cannot hit. Most agencies sell a package and hope. Our reporting ties keywords back to calls and booked jobs rather than showing position charts, because a ranking that does not move the phone is not worth paying for. After 13 years the pattern we see most often is a business that lost six to nine months with a provider who promised page one and delivered a monthly PDF.
How much does digital marketing cost in Chicago?
It depends on the channel and how competitive your category is. Most small to mid-sized Chicago businesses spend $500 to $3,000 per month on social media management and $1,000 to $5,000 per month on paid ad budget. SEO and web development are quoted after the free analysis, because the work required varies enormously depending on what is already in place. We will give you a number and a timeframe before you commit to anything.
How long before I see results?
Paid search produces leads fastest, and most clients see traffic and enquiries within the first two to four weeks after launch. Local SEO typically shows movement in the second or third month, with competitive Chicago categories taking six months or more. Organic website SEO is the slowest and the most durable, usually three to six months on an established site. If you need leads next month, we will recommend starting with paid and building organic underneath it.
Do you only work with Chicago businesses?
No. We are based in Chicago and know this metro deeply, from the Loop through to Joliet and Elgin, which is why our local work is strongest here. But every service we offer is delivered remotely and we work with clients across the United States. If you are outside Illinois, the process is identical: a free analysis first, then a written plan with committed outcomes.
Where is our Chicago office?
Get directionsPro Rankers
1021 W. Adams St, Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60607
Office hours
- Monday–Friday
- 09:00–18:00
- Saturday–Sunday
- Closed
We are in the West Loop, a few minutes from the Kennedy and walkable from Clinton and UIC-Halsted. Drop in during business hours or book a time and we will have the analysis ready when you arrive.
Start with a clear read
Want a free, honest read on your business?
No obligation, no pressure. We audit your current visibility, tell you what is realistically achievable in your market, and put a number on it.