Our next testimonial installment comes from Kim Straker, owner/operator of Clearwater Adventures (http://www.clearwateradventures), a Bow River fly fishing guide service here in Calgary. We first started working with Kim in the New Year (09) and have done a number of interesting things to help propel his web site higher in the search engines, but also we've made it a mainstay in the Alberta fly fishing industry online.

Here's what Kim had to say about his experiences thus far.

1. How did you find Distinct SEO?

Through a Google search for companies in Calgary that offer SEO services.

2. You moved from an American web marketing company to one closer to home, why?

Paying the exchange on the dollar was making less and less sense. I was becoming less satisfied with the service I was receiving and I wanted to have a fresh direction while being involved in a working relationship with people who lived in the area.

3. Describe your experience with the Distinct SEO team.

My experience with Distinct SEO from my initial contact to the present has been very good. Early discussions revolved around the goals and expectations I had for my companies website and they also involved suggestions and ideas that came from Distinct SEO.

4. What made you choose Distinct SEO?

I was impressed with the fact that Barry had a very clear vision of what he thought would work best for my company. Not only did we discuss SEO issues but Barry’s marketing background also was a determining factor.

5. Are you happy with the results of Distinct SEO's work thus far (you could comment on rankings, sales improvement, etc.)?

I am very pleased with the results thus far. Rankings are equal to or ahead of what they were previously. Contacts and sales are slightly ahead of what they have been in previous years. (Edit: Note the recession year.)

6. How did Distinct SEO.com work with your existing business marketing plans?

We had a number of discussions regarding marketing very early on in our working relationship. We discussed a number of changes we could make to my existing web site that would hopefully lead to increased traffic and contact.

7. Distinct SEO provided web design work for your web site. What were your overall impressions of the final design and the entire completion process?

The goal of the redesign was to update the design and look of my site and I am pleased with the new look. Initially, I wasn't sold on the direction of the new design but am happy with the results. I have received very positive comments from contacts who reach me through my web site.

Thanks for your input Kim, much appreciated. We hope we can join with more local firms as they become leaders in the local industry online.

Before you go, here are views of the before and after job for the main page web design.