Let’s Talk About Growing Your Business
Whether you need a full SEO campaign, a one-time audit, or just an honest opinion on where your website stands — the conversation starts here. No sales pressure, no commitments. Just a straightforward discussion about what’s possible.
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9:00 AM – 5:00 PMWhat to Expect When You Reach Out
When you contact MRC SEO Consulting, you’re talking directly to Mike Chrest — the owner and senior SEO strategist who has been working in search engine optimization since 2005. There’s no intake form routed to a junior associate. No automated scheduling sequence. You get a real conversation with the person who will be doing the work.
Most people who contact us fall into one of three categories: they know they need SEO and want to discuss the right approach, they’re not sure if SEO is the right investment and want an honest assessment, or they’ve been burned by a previous agency and want to understand what working with us looks like before committing. All three are valid starting points, and the initial conversation is designed to give you clarity regardless of where you’re coming from.
The initial consultation is free, takes about 20 to 30 minutes, and comes with zero obligation. If SEO isn’t the right fit for your business, we’ll tell you directly. We’d rather have an honest conversation that builds trust than oversell something that won’t deliver results.
What Happens During the Free Consultation
The initial conversation covers three things. First, we learn about your business — what you do, who your customers are, where you operate, and what growth looks like for you. Second, we do a quick assessment of your current online presence — your website, your Google Business Profile, your search visibility for key terms, and how you compare to your main competitors. Third, we give you an honest assessment of whether SEO makes sense for your situation and, if so, what the right approach looks like.
You’ll walk away from the conversation with a clear understanding of where you stand, what opportunities exist, and what it would take to capitalize on them — whether you hire us or not.
How to Get the Most From Your Initial Call
You don’t need to prepare anything specific. That said, having the following information handy makes the conversation more productive: your website URL, the services or products you want to be found for, the geographic area you serve, any previous SEO or digital marketing work that’s been done, and your general budget expectations. If you have access to Google Analytics or Google Search Console, we may ask to take a look during the call — but it’s not required for the initial conversation.
After the Consultation
If SEO is a good fit and you’d like to move forward, we prepare a customized proposal outlining the specific strategy, deliverables, timeline, and pricing for your situation. Every proposal is tailored — we don’t sell packages. If a full monthly campaign isn’t the right starting point, we may recommend a one-time SEO audit to give you a comprehensive picture of your website’s health before committing to ongoing services.
There are no long-term contracts. Every engagement is month-to-month. You stay because you see results, not because you’re locked in.
Who We Work With
MRC SEO Consulting works with businesses across Calgary, Alberta, and Canada. Our core expertise is in local SEO for professional services, but we serve businesses across a wide range of industries and business models.
By industry: We work with therapists and counsellors, law firms, dental and medical clinics, contractors and trades companies, restaurants, salons, fitness studios, professional service firms, e-commerce stores, SaaS companies, coaches and consultants, and more.
By service: We provide search engine optimization, Google Business Profile optimization, content marketing, social media marketing, email marketing, SEO audits, web design, and schema markup implementation.
Service Areas
We provide local SEO services across Alberta and digital marketing services for businesses anywhere in Canada.
About Mike Chrest
Mike Chrest is the founder and owner of MRC SEO Consulting. He has worked in search engine optimization and technical web development since 2005, starting with a background in IT before specializing in SEO. Over the past 15+ years, he has worked with hundreds of websites across professional services, construction, legal, healthcare, e-commerce, and more.
When you work with MRC, you work directly with Mike. There’s no account manager, no junior analyst, no outsourced team. The person on the phone is the person doing the strategy, the technical work, the content direction, and the reporting. That’s the MRC difference — senior-level expertise at every stage of the engagement, with full transparency and direct communication.
Learn more on the About page.
From First Contact to Results
Here’s exactly what the process looks like when you work with MRC SEO Consulting.
Initial Contact
Call, text, or email. Tell us about your business and what you’re looking to achieve. We’ll schedule a free consultation at a time that works for you — typically within 1 to 2 business days.
Free Consultation (20–30 min)
We review your website, Google presence, and competitive landscape together. You get an honest assessment of where you stand and what opportunities exist — no cost, no obligation.
Custom Proposal
If SEO is a fit, we deliver a tailored proposal within 3 to 5 business days outlining strategy, deliverables, timeline, and pricing specific to your business. No cookie-cutter packages.
Onboarding & Kickoff
Once approved, we set up tracking, gain access to your website and Google accounts, and begin the detailed audit that informs the first 90 days of campaign execution.
Ongoing Work & Reporting
Monthly execution, monthly reporting, and monthly check-ins. You always know what we’re doing, why we’re doing it, and what results it’s producing. Month-to-month — no contracts.
Not Sure What You Need?
Here’s a quick overview of our services and starting investments to help you frame the conversation.
Search Engine Optimization
Full-service SEO campaigns — technical, on-page, content, and link building.
Google Business Profile / Maps
Map Pack optimization, review strategy, and local visibility.
SEO Audit
Comprehensive technical, on-page, content, and competitive analysis.
Content Marketing
Blog content, topical authority, and FAQ content strategy.
Website Design
SEO-optimized WordPress websites built for conversions.
Small Business SEO
Focused local SEO for businesses on real-world budgets.
Our Location
Located in southwest Calgary. In-person meetings available by appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about contacting and working with MRC SEO Consulting.
Ready to Get Started?
The first step is a conversation. Call, text, or email — and let’s figure out the best path to getting your business found on Google.