…I am the owner of a small start-up business in Buffalo, NY (Patriot Sailing – we offer sailing lessons and private sailing charters on Lake Erie). While I was able to personally build my company website, I was not able to fully grasp all the factors that determine search engine rankings. I ultimately realized I needed some profession assistance in this area and began contacting several companies offering Search Engine Optimization (SEO) services in the Buffalo, NY area.

I found, trying to understand what these SEO companies offered, what services were really needed, and what a fair price for those services is, a truly daunting task. It was like a person, with a very limited understanding of automobiles, trying to determine if work recommended by a repair facility was really needed and fairly priced.

My main search priority was to find a company I could trust. My other priorities were to find a company which would: clearly explain the SEO process to me; provide timely and professional services; work with a limited initial budget (by prioritizing what needs to be done now); and teach me how to become more self-sufficient in this field (so that I would not be tied to a never-ending monthly maintenance fee).

I decided I had found the right company after my first face-to-face meeting with Mark Pogorzelski of Buffalo Website Builder (BWB).

I was first impressed with Mark by his willingness to meet with me for an in-depth consultation prior to me engaging his services. During our meeting Mark patiently and clearly explained the: ins and out of search engine ranking priorities; what SEO activities were needed to improve rankings; and how his company could assist my business. By the end of the meeting I felt that I could trust Mark to provide professional services in a timely and cost-conscious manner.

Unlike several other SEO companies that I had previously contacted, Mark was comfortable with working at an hourly rate (as opposed to requiring a sizable upfront fee for services not yet rendered). I felt that this option would afford me the opportunity to evaluate his work as we moved along. Additionally, unlike the other SEO companies, he was the only person willing to provide the SEO instruction/tutoring I was looking for.

To date, Mark has completed all tasks in a timely and professional manner. He has helped optimize my website (both on-screen and behind the scenes) to improve my search engine rankings. He also helped me link the website to a Facebook business page and optimize my Google My Business account. Most importantly for me, Mark’s tutoring has greatly increased my understanding of the SEO process and provided me with the ability to maintain and improve my business’ internet presence in the future.

I would highly recommend BWB to others and intend to continue utilizing his services in the future as the next sailing season approaches.

Jim Lewer