Vancouver, Washington – January 14, 2026 – City Ranked Media, a leading digital marketing and web development agency based in the Pacific Northwest, is proud to announce the appointment of Jennifer Coker as the company’s new President. This leadership transition marks a pivotal moment for the agency as it continues to expand its footprint in…
I’ve seen just about everything when it comes to advertising pest control companies in my almost 25 years in the business. Inevitably, when a pest control business owner looks to start growing their business, in most cases, the immediate response is “we need more leads”. What if I told you there are less expensive and…
In 2026, the secret to a highly profitable plumbing business isn’t just about finding more leaks—it’s about plugging the “leak” in your customer database. While many plumbing owners focus solely on new lead generation, the most successful plumbing companies are leveraging Marketing Automation and AI to reduce customer churn and maximize the value of every…
As we turn the corner into 2026, it’s becoming clear that the pest control industry has reached a pivotal inflection point, with the landscape having fundamentally shifted. For years, the go-to strategy was simple: buy leads (SEO, PPC, and SMM), close new customers, and move on, and at the end of the month, the question…
Well, Google has done it again. They’ve quietly rolled out a new feature that will surely have a lot of businesses scratching their heads and wondering why an AI employee from Google is calling asking questions about their services, pricing, and availability. It’s no secret that there is an AI race with several contenders vying…
The modern business environment is rapidly changing with the release of AI-powered business tools. For home services businesses, staying relevant, let alone achieving scalable revenue growth, requires a marketing partner that doesn’t just manage ads and simple optimizations, but actively adapts to new consumer behaviors and emerging technologies. City Ranked’s Digital Ramp Model – Real-Time…
Pest control companies can increase profitability by reducing customer churn through the use of marketing automation and AI. One of the easiest ways to increase a pest control company’s profits is by reducing customer cancellations. I’ve been involved in the pest control marketing and advertising game for over 20 years, and as part of my…
GPS-SEO by City Ranked Video Transcript Hello, I’m Duane Baumgartner, CEO and Founder here at City Ranked. Today I want to introduce you to our GPS-SEO software. This software has helped hundreds of service businesses just like yours scale their lead generation online by sending very specific signals to search engines like Google to help…
Optimizing Your Google Ads Using AI (Artificial Intelligence) The digital advertising landscape is constantly transforming, and at the forefront of this evolution is the increasing power and prevalence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Google Ads platform. For businesses aiming for optimal online visibility and growth, understanding and embracing this AI-driven approach is no longer…
How to Improve Your Pest Control Marketing by Duane Baumgartner I’ve been marketing pest control companies for over twenty years, and in that time, we here at City Ranked have come up with some tactics that have been repeatedly proven to produce qualified leads in volume for pest control businesses. 10 Pest Control Marketing Tips…
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