Meet the team SEO & Web Project Management
Ryan Whaley
Project Manager
Ryan Whaley is a project manager at SmartSites, with the company since 2022, running SEO for 50+ active clients, including more than 40 local offices of a commercial cleaning franchise, and credited on 15 case studies.
- HometownSouthfield, MI
- CollegeUniversity of Phoenix
- At SmartSites4 years, 1 month
SmartSitesSEO & Web Project Management
Clients love working with Ryan.
★★★★★Ofer H.SITAL TECHNOLOGY USA, LLC“I highly recommend working with Ryan Whaley who orchestrated our interactions with the team.”“We moved from one supplier to SmartSites since we were not happy with our media exposure. SmartSites took over the SEO and PPC and brought us to new heights in number of leads generation. We started with 1 to 3 good leads per month, and reached 15 to 20, with elevated sales. I highly recommend working with Ryan Whaley who orchestrated our interactions with the team.”
★★★★★Bradley R.Rose Law Firm PLLC“Ryan Whaley has been so great to work with. I have seen a lot of progress since getting on board with SmartSites and am looking forward to collaborating more on the visions I have for our firm.”
★★★★★Jamie W.Anago of Nashville“Our experience with SmartSites has been outstanding, and much of that success is due to Ryan and Darius. Darius manages our PPC campaigns and is the most professional and knowledgeable PPC specialist we’ve worked with.”“Our experience with SmartSites has been outstanding, and much of that success is due to Ryan and Darius. Darius manages our PPC campaigns and is the most professional and knowledgeable PPC specialist we’ve worked with. He is consistently dialed into our campaigns, takes ownership of results, and continually looks for ways to improve performance and generate more qualified leads that convert into business. Ryan leads our SEO, Google Business Profile, and AEO efforts. She has taken the time to truly learn our business, our culture, and our goals. She manages SEO for two websites and two Google Business Profiles, provides customized reporting, and does an excellent job coordinating resources across SmartSites to improve our online visibility and search performance. What makes this partnership especially valuable is how well Ryan and Darius work together. Their collaboration ensures our PPC, SEO, AEO, and Google Business Profile strategies are aligned, creating a stronger overall marketing program than we could achieve with separate vendors. Both are professional, responsive, proactive, and genuinely invested in our success. The value SmartSites delivers exceeds the cost of the service, and we highly recommend Ryan, Darius, and the entire SmartSites team to any business looking for a true long-term digital marketing partner.”
★★★★★Ally U.Great Point Properties“Working with Ryan W on our SmartSites SEO project has been a great experience. Fast communication, results-oriented, and always available to answer questions that our team has.”
★★★★★Adam H.Selvaggi Built“I especially enjoyed working with our Project Manager, Ryan, who was attentive, patient, and very personable with my team.”“"They put forth a great effort to meet the needs of my company."
BACKGROUND Please describe your company and position. I am the Office Manager of Selvaggi Built, Inc. Describe what your company does in a single sentence. We are a general contractor that specializes in the health care sector
CHALLENGE Q: What specific goals or objectives did you hire SmartSites to accomplish?
SOLUTION Q: How did you find SmartSites? Online Search Q: Why did you select SmartSites over others? High ratings Q: How many teammates from SmartSites were assigned to this project? 2-5 Employees Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables. They put forth a great effort to meet the needs of my company.
RESULTS Q: What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? I especially enjoyed working with our Project Manager, Ryan, who was attentive, patient, and very personable with my team. We will genuinely miss working with her! Q: What was your primary form of communication with SmartSites? Virtual Meeting Q: Are there any areas for improvement or something SmartSites could have done differently? They could be more transparent about the contract details regarding the SEO optimization. We didn't realize there was a cancelation fee.”
★★★★★Jessica R.Choice Extraction Inc.“Ryan has been great! She includes me when needed and always makes herself available when needed!”“"Not only are we hitting the keywords that we were after, but the overall educational aspect of the blogs is perfect."
BACKGROUND Please describe your company and position. I am the Sales of Choice Extraction Describe what your company does in a single sentence. We are a hemp processor and manufacturer.
CHALLENGE Q: What specific goals or objectives did you hire SmartSites to accomplish?
SOLUTION Q: How did you find SmartSites? Referral Q: Why did you select SmartSites over others? Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables. Search engine optimization (SEO) which may include, but is not limited to: Client retains full ownership of all work performed.
RESULTS Q: What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? We just finished our first month with SmartSites so measurable outcomes are hard to pinpoint right now but I will say our business profile and google presence has definitely changed and is visible/ credible now. I also was really happy with the Blog Posts that they wrote for us. Being honest. I was not very confident in what we were going to receive as we are a very niche market and there is a a lot of confusion between hemp and marijuana and it is very important that it is explained properly. However, the team that worked on our blogs proved me wrong and they were EXCELLENT! Not only are we hitting the keywords that we were after, but the overall educational aspect of the blogs is perfect and is definitely a piece that we have been missing! Q: Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs? Ryan has been great! She includes me when needed and always makes herself available when needed! Q: What was your primary form of communication with SmartSites? Q: What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? The pitch was great, I met with probably 6 other SEO companies before making my choice and SmartSites gave the most visually informative presentation that made this understandable for myself and my boss. The company my husband works for also used SmartSites and has really great feedback about his experience. Q: Are there any areas for improvement or something SmartSites could have done differently? NA”
★★★★★Ian P.Likelihood“There SEO & PPC managers have shown us nothing but positive results in the first few months of starting our program with them, from improving rank to high returns on our Facebook & Google Ads.”“What do you like best about SmartSites? They are incredibly friendly and open to any-and-all ideas. They are also brilliant in the PPC & SEO space, which can be tricky to understand if you don't have experience in that arena. With clear and concise communication, they've made everything make complete sense. Lastly - and most importantly - they have been incredibly effective in achieving our goals in such a short period of time.
What do you dislike about SmartSites? Nothing! They could better aligning our voice with their messaging, but they're still learning. They have been fantastic with pivoting (and pivoting quickly) if necessary.
What problems is SmartSites solving and how is that benefiting you? If you're looking for some real pros at SEO & PPC that will get stuff done in a highly-effective manner, SmartSites is for you. Our business needed some SEO & PPC assistance. We realized that our competitors outperformed us, and our team lacked knowledge in that digital space. Additionally, we recently transitioned from a Shopify-themed site to a headless CMS site, which has been quite challenging due to our limited admin access. That's when SmartSites came in and saved the day! There SEO & PPC managers have shown us nothing but positive results in the first few months of starting our program with them, from improving rank to high returns on our Facebook & Google Ads. Small Retail Boutique, Big ROAS”
★★★★★Benjamin M.GTC Consulting“We have been working with SmartSites for over 6 months now and I can honestly say the experience has been outstanding. The people really care about results.”“We have been working with SmartSites for over 6 months now and I can honestly say the experience has been outstanding. The people really care about results. If you're looking for a long-term marketing, web dev, and SEO partner - look no further:).”
Results from Ryan's clients.
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Industrial & Commercial Sital Technology
Aerospace Communication Supplier Drives Conversions by 20x
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Retail Likelihood
Premium Sneaker Boutique Drives Order Volume by 23x
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Retail Kelly Bee Recovery
Mastectomy Recovery Apparel Brand Boosts Conversions by 41x
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Home Services Best Pest Wildlife
Wildlife Removal Company Boosts Conversions by 43.5x
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Legal Services Rose Law Firm
Family Law Practice Increases Site Traffic by 8x
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Retail Lux Lampshades
Custom Lighting Manufacturer Quintuples ROAS
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Professional Services Great Point Properties
Real Estate Brokerage Quintuples Conversions
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Home Services Anago of Nashville
Commercial Cleaning Franchise Grows Website Conversions by 142%
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Industrial & Commercial Factory Direct Supply
Industrial Tool Supplier Lifts ROAS by 60%
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Retail Kiwi Design
VR Accessories Brand Increases Revenue by 11x
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Home Services Ernest Maier
Century-Old Building Supply Company Grows Lead Volume by 17x
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Professional Services Operation Jersey Cares Org
Veterans Nonprofit Launches Custom Donation-Ready Website
