About RankPast Digital

Our Mission

We help local businesses grow with results-driven digital marketing services and product offerings, fun & accessible education, and expert marketing insights. Our systems and processes are powered by AI and guided by very experienced humans.

Our Journey

  • Our Humble Beginning

    January 2008

    The RankPast story began with the creation of a mini-site for a fruit-based health beverage—our first venture into website design and digital marketing. What started as a simple project would eventually grow into something much bigger.

  • Mastering the Craft

    2009-2013

    These formative years were spent immersing ourselves in every aspect of online marketing: web design, SEO, Google Ads, keyword research, landing page design, conversion rate optimization, and email marketing. Our founder, Reese Richards, was laying the groundwork for what would become a comprehensive digital marketing approach.

  • A Company is Born

    October 2016

    By 2016, demand had grown to the point where we needed to expand our team. It was time to "grow up," establish ourselves as a real business, and launch our first official website. The clandestine team of SEO experts was beginning to take shape.

  • The Virtual Revolution

    November 2019

    By 2019, we had fully embraced remote work with our entire team operating virtually. No brick-and-mortar office meant Skype meetings were plentiful, and every staff member could bring their pets to work! This distributed approach allowed us to recruit top talent from across North America.

  • Pandemic Pivots

    2020-2021

    The pandemic put everything into perspective. We quickly adapted our strategies to help clients navigate unprecedented changes in consumer behaviour. The world transformed overnight, and as a digital marketing agency, our clients counted on us to help them through the tough times—and we delivered.

  • The Next Evolution

    Today

    RankPast Digital has evolved into more than just an agency. We're a team of marketing innovators combining human expertise with AI efficiency to make digital marketing accessible to businesses of all sizes. What hasn't changed is our commitment to delivering exceptional results and our belief that everyone deserves access to effective digital marketing solutions.

Our Values

  • Results-Driven, Always

    No fluff. No vanity metrics. Just marketing that moves the needle.

  • Customer-first service

    We treat your business like our own—with heart, hustle, and a human touch.

  • Education with personality

    We make digital marketing make sense—with lessons that are as memorable as they are effective.

  • Automation meets authenticity

    Smart automation, always backed by real human strategy.

  • Leveling the playing field

    Marketing and AI shouldn’t be just for big brands. We make pro tools and strategies accessible to all.

Meet Our Core Team

GET TO KNOW US

Reese Richards

Reese Richards

Founder & Master Strategist

With over 20 years of experience in SEO and digital marketing, Reese has worked with both enterprise-level clients and hundreds of local businesses. His vision drives RankPast’s innovative approach to combining human expertise with AI efficiency.

Angela

Angela

Content Manager

Leading our content creation team, Angela ensures every piece of content we produce is engaging, valuable, and optimized for both search engines and human readers.

Bill Local SEO

Hardie

SEO Analyst

Our technical SEO guru, Hardie stays on top of algorithm changes and industry trends to keep our strategies cutting-edge and effective.

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Tyler

PPC Expert

Managing our clients’ advertising budgets with precision, Tyler designs campaigns that maximize ROI across Google, Meta, and LinkedIn.

What Sets Us Apart

A Blend of Human Expertise and AI Innovation

We leverage cutting-edge AI tools to enhance efficiency and scale our services, but we never lose the human touch. Our experienced team guides every strategy, reviews every output, and ensures that technology serves your goals.

Results You Can Count On

For years, clients have asked if our case studies show typical results. The answer is yes—exceptional performance isn’t the exception at RankPast, it’s the standard. We’re confident enough to guarantee results because we’ve refined our processes through years of real-world application.

Education-First Approach

We believe in empowering our clients through education. From our Rise & Rank with RankPast Podcast, to our free newsletters and resources, we’re committed to making digital marketing knowledge accessible to everyone.

Professional Remote Team

Our distributed team of specialists brings diverse expertise from across North America. We’ve been operating remotely since before it was trendy, allowing us to recruit the best talent regardless of location.

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Our Vision for You

Whether you’re looking for comprehensive digital marketing support or specific standalone services, we’re committed to delivering tangible results. First-page rankings, increased traffic, better conversions—these aren’t just promises; they’re outcomes we consistently achieve for our clients.

We don’t just want to be your service provider; we want to be your partner in growth. Through transparent communication, proven strategies, and innovative approaches, we help businesses of all sizes thrive in the digital landscape.

Don’t take our word for it—let us prove it. Explore our services, listen to our podcast, or book a consultation to experience the RankPast difference firsthand.