Search Navigators, our master Oshawa SEO company, was born from a shared dream between two longtime friends and SEO experts, David Ross and Carla Barker. After decades of helping businesses succeed at some of Canada’s top digital agencies, we knew it was time to build something of our own—an agency where relationships, trust, and results come first.
At Search Navigators, we see your business not as a project but as a partner in success. Whether you’re a small local shop, an online e-commerce store, or a national brand, we’re here to help you stand out, attract the right audience, and turn visitors into loyal customers.
Our mission is simple: to help businesses to thrive online. With personalized strategies, innovative solutions, and a team that genuinely cares, we’re here to make sure your digital goals don’t just stay dreams—they become reality.
Let’s traverse your path to success together:
Where we are Best!
1. Keyword Research
At Search Navigators, keyword research isn’t just about finding popular terms—it’s about discovering what truly connects your audience to your business. Our in-depth analysis identifies high-impact keywords that align with your customers’ search intent, ensuring your website attracts the right traffic. By targeting terms your audience is actively searching for, we help your business stay ahead of competitors and expand your reach.
2. Content Optimization
Great content deserves to be seen. Our team ensures your website content is crafted and optimized to meet the highest SEO standards. We focus on creating engaging, informative, and valuable content that resonates with your audience while appealing to search engines. By refining your website’s content, we enhance the user experience, increase engagement, and boost your rankings on platforms like Google.
3. Link Building
Building your website’s authority starts with ethical, high-quality link building. At Search Navigators, we secure backlinks from trusted and reputable sources, strengthening your site’s credibility and improving its performance in search results. Our approach focuses on fostering genuine connections and boosting your online reputation, making link building a cornerstone of your long-term SEO success.
4. Technical SEO
A well-structured website is the foundation of effective SEO. Our technical SEO services address critical backend elements—like site speed, mobile friendliness, and crawlability—to ensure search engines can easily access and index your content. By fixing technical issues, we pave the way for improved rankings and a seamless experience for your users, regardless of their device.
5. Local SEO
For businesses that thrive on local customers, we tailor strategies to dominate your local market. From optimizing your Google Business Profile to building local citations and targeting location-based keywords, we make it easy for customers nearby to find and trust your business. With our local SEO expertise, you’ll stand out in local search results and connect directly with the community you serve.
6. Outreach and PR
Your brand deserves to be noticed. Our outreach and PR services connect you with journalists, bloggers, and influencers to amplify your message. By building meaningful relationships and securing media placements, we boost your brand’s visibility and drive referral traffic, helping your business gain the recognition it deserves.
Every service we offer is tailored to meet your unique needs, ensuring that your business doesn’t just succeed—it thrives.
Team of Experts
We have a dedicated team with a wealth of experience in SEO and digital marketing. Here are some key members:
- David Ross (Founder and President): David Ross is the mastermind feeding behind Search Navigators. With years of experience leading at top digital marketing agencies including Search Engine People and Let’s Get Optimized and himself rooted deeply into SEO, it is evident that his mind is a visionary. He strives to guide small and medium-sized businesses, propelling Canadian expansion to unprecedented heights. Moreover, his innovation-specific strategy and client’s satisfaction shattered records.
- Carla Barker (Managing Partner): Carla Barker brings extensive knowledge, drive, and experience to Search Navigators. Her background includes key roles at major Canadian directory publishers and leading service providers. As a former VP of Client Services, Carla worked closely with small and medium-sized businesses, offering valuable insights and recommendations that led to exceptional results. Her passion for helping businesses succeed fuels her commitment to delivering personalized service and strategic solutions for our clients at Search Navigators.
- Mahbub Murshed (Head of Outreach): Mahbub Murshed is a veteran link-building expert. He helped so many businesses of all types and created various outreach campaigns that earn links from top media outlets. Mah manages a number of outreach campaigns currently. Among the niches like packaging, law, construction, SaaS, tech, and other B2B and e-commerce brands, and builds and executes highly successful outreach campaigns. He has connections with thousands of journalists, bloggers, influencers, and authors for over 10 years now. Mah is detail-oriented and can develop compelling linkable content.
- Melissa (Local SEO Manager): Melissa is the mastermind behind Search Navigators’ local SEO strategies. Her work involves optimizing Google Business Profiles, managing online reviews, and creating local citations to help businesses rank higher in local searches. Her expertise ensures that clients connect with their communities effectively.
- Emily Freier (Link Building Specialist): Emily works on building high-quality backlinks to strengthen client websites’ authority and search engine rankings.