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“They took me from page 3 in Alpharetta to the 3-pack. I also went from NO presence in Roswell to the 3-pack. My results have been outstanding and I have new clients that found me on the Web.”
Local & National SEO · Atlanta
Atlanta Digital Marketing Agency
More Calls.
More Clients.
Real Growth.
Persist Marketing is an Atlanta digital marketing agency helping local service businesses and B2B companies get found, get calls, and grow. If your customers search online before they call, we make sure they find you first.
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Tell us about your business and we'll reach out within one business day.
What We Do
Three Ways We
Drive Growth
Get Found
Local SEO, national SEO, and AI search optimization working together so customers find you first.
Learn MoreGet Leads
Google Ads and paid search managed for real leads and conversions, not just impressions.
Learn MoreGet Chosen
A website built to convert, backed by reviews and reputation that make customers pick you over competitors.
Learn MoreWho We Serve
Built for
Small Businesses
If your business depends on being found in search, whether that's local calls and form fills or national B2B organic leads, you're who we built this for. We work with owner-operated and small-team businesses that need direct access to experienced strategists. You'll talk to the people making decisions about your account, not get handed off to someone who's never met you.
“Fifteen years of local search experience means we've seen what works, what doesn't, and what's coming next.”
We specialize in four verticals where search visibility drives real business. Three are local: home services, legal, and health and wellness. The fourth is national B2B, where companies selling across the country need to be found by buyers who are actively searching for what they offer.
Industries We Specialize In
Home Services
Roofers, HVAC, plumbers, electricians, landscapers, contractors and more.
Legal
Family law, personal injury, bankruptcy, immigration attorneys.
Healthcare
Chiropractors, med spas, physical therapists, wellness practices.
National B2B
Steel buildings, control rooms, SaaS, and B2B companies selling nationally through search.
Client Reviews
What Our Clients
Say About Us
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“Our law firm has worked with Persist for almost a year and couldn't be happier with the results. They took the time to understand our needs and have exceeded expectations. Our point of contact is Ethan, who has knocked it out of the park.”
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“I am extremely satisfied with Persist. We have used other SEO firms in the past, and by far, Persist customer support is superior. John is wonderful. He typically responds the same day and is always willing to help us.”
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“We've worked with Persist Marketing, and Jay and Nina Torrence, for over 10 years and cannot recommend them highly enough. Their expertise, consistency, and genuine care for our business have played a key role in helping us become an industry leader.”
Client Results
Real Work.
Real Outcomes.
What our clients actually see when we get to work.
Family Law
3-Pack in 6 Months. 30+ Leads a Month.
Brand new family law practice with no existing online presence. Reached the Google 3-pack and page one organic in under 6 months. Now generates 30+ new leads per month in the competitive North Atlanta market.
Lawn Care
Page 1 for 35+ Keywords. 10% Conversion Rate.
We rebuilt this lawn care client's website from scratch for both search visibility and conversion. The new site ranks on page 1 of Google for 35+ lawn care keywords and converts at 10%, bringing in more weed control and fertilization inquiries, which is exactly what this client wanted.
Plumbing & Septic
2 Trucks to 14. 5 Locations. Team of 20.
Started with a small crew and two trucks. Now running 14 trucks across multiple services including septic, with a team of 20. LSA, Google Maps across 5 locations, and strong organic rankings all working together throughout the growth.
Steel Buildings
From $500K to $80 Million in 11 Years.
An 11-year relationship built on consistent results. This client grew from $500K to $80 million in annual revenue and became a nationally recognized brand. Triple-digit lead volume comes in month after month through organic search and paid campaigns.
Our Process
How We Work
First Conversation
A free 30-minute call to look at your online presence together. No pitch, no pressure.
Clear Plan
A prioritized roadmap with specific actions and what each one will accomplish.
We Get to Work
Our team handles execution while you stay focused on running your business.
Transparent Reporting
You see exactly what we did, what it produced, and what’s next.
FAQ
Common
Questions
Straight answers to what most clients ask before getting started.
How much does digital marketing cost with Persist Marketing?
Pricing depends on the scope of work. Ongoing services like SEO, Google Ads management, and reputation management are monthly retainers starting at $1,500 per month. Website design is a one-time project fee. We build custom scopes around what your business actually needs rather than forcing you into pre-built packages. We're not the cheapest option in the market. We're a small, experienced team focused on producing real results, and our clients invest accordingly. We're happy to talk through pricing in detail on a discovery call once we understand what you're trying to accomplish.
Do I need to sign a long-term contract?
No long-term lock-in. We use a simple service agreement, but either party can cancel with 30 days notice. We've built the business on retaining clients because the work produces results, not because they're stuck. Most of our clients stay for years because they see ongoing value, not because they have to.
How fast will I see results from SEO and Google Ads?
It depends on what we're working on. Google Business Profile optimization can show results in days or weeks. Google Ads and Local Services Ads take longer than most people expect. Account verification, conversion tracking setup, and the algorithm's learning phase typically mean it takes 30 to 60 days before campaign performance stabilizes and lead cost becomes predictable. Cleaning up citations and building reviews takes a couple of months. SEO ranking gains typically show meaningful movement in 3 to 6 months, with larger gains continuing well past that. We'll set realistic expectations for your specific situation before we start, and we'll show you progress at every stage.
Do you only work with local Atlanta businesses, or national companies too?
Both. We're based in Atlanta and work with local service businesses across home services, legal, and healthcare in the Atlanta metro and surrounding areas. We also work with national B2B companies that depend on organic search to drive leads and sales across the country. The tactics look different, with local SEO and LSA versus national content and link building, but the outcome we're driving toward is the same: more qualified leads from search.
What's the difference between Local SEO and Google Ads?
Local SEO is the long-term play. It's the work that gets your business showing up organically in Google search and the local 3-pack when customers search for what you do. Once you rank, you don't pay per click. You just keep ranking. It takes time to build but pays dividends for years. Google Ads is the faster path. You pay for each click, and once your campaigns are verified and optimized, your ads can appear at the top of search results for the queries you target. Setup, verification, and the algorithm's learning phase typically take 30 to 60 days before performance stabilizes. After that, you have a reliable channel for generating leads on demand. Most of our clients use both. Google Ads brings in leads while we build long-term SEO authority underneath.
Do you optimize for AI search like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews?
Yes. Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is one of our core services. As more people use ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google's AI Overviews to find businesses, the rules of search visibility are changing. We structure your content, schema, and site architecture so AI engines understand your business and cite it in their answers. The work overlaps with traditional SEO but isn't identical, and it's increasingly important for any business that wants to be found in 2026 and beyond.
What makes Persist Marketing different from other agencies?
You work directly with experienced strategists. Most agencies put a junior account manager between you and the people doing the actual work. At Persist Marketing, you talk to a strategist with real expertise running your account. That means faster decisions, fewer translation errors, and someone who genuinely knows your business. We're a small, focused team, and we say no to clients outside our four core industries because we'd rather do excellent work for fewer clients than mediocre work for many.
LET’S TALK
Ready to Get
Found?
Contact us and we’ll spend 30 minutes looking at your online presence together. No pitch, no pressure. Just an honest conversation about what’s working and what isn’t.