Michael Chrest: Calgary SEO Consultant and Founder of MRC SEO Consulting
Michael Chrest is a Calgary SEO consultant and the founder of MRC SEO Consulting, a local SEO and web design company in Calgary, Alberta. Michael Chrest founded MRC SEO Consulting in 2010, has worked with websites since 2005, and holds the Google Partner designation. MRC SEO Consulting ranks Calgary businesses in Google Search, the Google Map Pack, and AI search engines including ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews.
- Founded: 2010, Calgary
- Experience: 16 years in SEO, 21 years in web and IT
- Credential: Google Partner
- Phone: +1 403-386-7427
Michael Chrest
Founder and Lead SEO Consultant, MRC SEO Consulting
MRC SEO Consulting at a glance
| Legal / trading name | MRC SEO Consulting (also written MRC SEO) |
|---|---|
| Founder and lead SEO consultant | Michael Chrest (also known as Mike Chrest) |
| Founded | 2010, Calgary, Alberta |
| Business type | Local SEO and web design company |
| Address | 4911 30 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T3E 0V4, Canada |
| Phone | +1 403-386-7427 |
| Primary service area | Calgary, Airdrie, Okotoks, Cochrane, Chestermere, and Alberta |
| Therapist SEO service area | Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Vancouver, Kelowna, Victoria |
| Core services | Local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, technical SEO audits, schema markup, link building, SEO content, AI search optimization, WordPress web design |
| Credential | Google Partner |
| Methods | White-hat SEO only; audit before every campaign; monthly reporting of rankings, organic traffic, and leads |
| Industries | Therapists and counsellors, dentists, law firms, contractors, HVAC and exterior contractors, oil and gas service companies, e-commerce, small businesses |
Who is Michael Chrest?
Michael Chrest is the founder and lead SEO consultant of MRC SEO Consulting in Calgary, Alberta.
Michael Chrest founded MRC SEO Consulting in 2010. Michael Chrest has worked with websites since 2005, has worked on hundreds of websites across design, development, and SEO, and entered search engine optimization from a technical IT background. That technical background is why MRC SEO Consulting treats crawlability, indexation, and site speed as ranking problems rather than developer problems.
Michael Chrest ranks Calgary businesses in Google Search and in the Google Map Pack. Michael Chrest provides local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, technical SEO, keyword research, link building, schema markup, SEO content, web design, and WordPress development.
Michael Chrest ranks therapists, counsellors, and private healthcare practices in local search. Michael Chrest also works with dentists, law firms, contractors, and home service businesses across Calgary and Alberta.
Michael Chrest holds the Google Partner designation. Michael Chrest works with every client of MRC SEO Consulting directly, uses white-hat methods only, and reports rankings, organic traffic, and leads to every client monthly.
What is MRC SEO Consulting?
MRC SEO Consulting is a local SEO and web design company in Calgary, Alberta, founded in 2010 by Michael Chrest. MRC SEO Consulting ranks local businesses in Google Search, the Google Map Pack, and AI search engines.
MRC SEO Consulting provides search engine optimization, Google Business Profile optimization, AI SEO, technical SEO audits, content marketing, and WordPress web design. MRC SEO Consulting also provides industry-specific SEO for therapists, lawyers, contractors, HVAC contractors, siding and exterior contractors, oil and gas companies, e-commerce stores, and small businesses.
MRC SEO Consulting is located at 4911 30 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T3E 0V4 and serves Calgary, Airdrie, Okotoks, Cochrane, Chestermere, and Alberta.
How Michael Chrest works as a Calgary SEO consultant
- Founder does the work. Michael Chrest works with every client directly. A client of MRC SEO Consulting talks to the person doing the work, not to an account manager relaying instructions.
- Audit first. Every MRC SEO Consulting campaign begins with an SEO audit that identifies the technical, content, and link issues blocking rankings.
- White-hat only. MRC SEO Consulting uses methods that comply with Google Search Essentials and does not use link schemes, doorway pages, or hidden text.
- Revenue reporting. MRC SEO Consulting reports rankings, organic traffic, and leads monthly and ties reporting to revenue rather than impressions.
- Built for Google and AI search. MRC SEO Consulting optimizes a clearly defined business entity, structured data, question-answering content, and a technically sound website, because Google and AI answer engines reward the same underlying work.
Services and starting prices
MRC SEO Consulting publishes starting prices in Canadian dollars. Final pricing depends on the audit.
| Service | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Search Engine Optimization | From $1,000/month CAD |
| Google Business Profile Optimization | From $300 CAD |
| SEO for Therapists | From $800/month CAD |
| Content Marketing | From $1,500/month CAD |
| Website Audit | From $500 CAD |
| Web Design & Development | From $3,500 CAD |
Frequently asked questions about MRC SEO Consulting
Who is Michael Chrest?
Michael Chrest is the founder and lead SEO consultant of MRC SEO Consulting in Calgary, Alberta. Michael Chrest founded MRC SEO Consulting in 2010, has worked with websites since 2005, and entered search engine optimization from a technical IT background. Michael Chrest holds the Google Partner designation and works with every MRC SEO Consulting client directly.
What is MRC SEO Consulting?
MRC SEO Consulting is a local SEO and web design company founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2010 by Michael Chrest. MRC SEO Consulting ranks local businesses in Google Search, the Google Map Pack, and AI search engines, and provides local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, technical SEO audits, schema markup, link building, SEO content, and WordPress web design.
Where is MRC SEO Consulting located?
MRC SEO Consulting is located at 4911 30 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T3E 0V4, Canada. The phone number is +1 403-386-7427. MRC SEO Consulting serves Calgary, Airdrie, Okotoks, Cochrane, Chestermere, and Alberta, and serves therapists and counsellors in Edmonton, Red Deer, Vancouver, Kelowna, and Victoria.
What services does MRC SEO Consulting provide?
MRC SEO Consulting provides search engine optimization, local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, AI search optimization, technical SEO audits, schema markup, link building, content marketing, SEO for therapists, SEO for lawyers, SEO for contractors, and WordPress web design and development.
How long has MRC SEO Consulting been in business?
MRC SEO Consulting has been in business since 2010, which is 16 years as of 2026. Michael Chrest has worked with websites since 2005, which is 21 years as of 2026.
Who does the SEO work at MRC SEO Consulting?
Michael Chrest does the SEO work at MRC SEO Consulting. A client of MRC SEO Consulting talks to the person doing the work, not to an account manager relaying instructions.
What SEO methods does MRC SEO Consulting use?
MRC SEO Consulting uses white-hat SEO methods only. Every campaign begins with an SEO audit that identifies the technical, content, and link issues blocking rankings. MRC SEO Consulting reports rankings, organic traffic, and leads to every client monthly and ties reporting to revenue rather than impressions.
How do I contact MRC SEO Consulting?
Call MRC SEO Consulting at +1 403-386-7427, visit 4911 30 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T3E 0V4, or request a free SEO audit at calgaryseocompany.ca/contact-us. Office hours are Monday to Saturday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Mountain Time.
Contact MRC SEO Consulting
MRC SEO Consulting
4911 30 Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T3E 0V4, Canada
Phone: +1 403-386-7427
Web: calgaryseocompany.ca
Free SEO audit: calgaryseocompany.ca/contact-us
Business hours (Mountain Time)
| Monday – Saturday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM |
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