About Us

We Help Local Businesses Thrive in the Digital Age

ElevateLocal AI was founded on a simple belief: small businesses deserve the same quality of digital marketing as large corporations, at a price they can actually afford.

Our Mission

AI-Powered Marketing with a Human Heart

ElevateLocal AI helps small businesses thrive by providing AI-powered, human-curated marketing solutions that elevate their online presence and build lasting customer relationships.

We combine the speed and scalability of generative AI with the strategic judgment and creative expertise of experienced marketers. The result is affordable, high-quality marketing that sounds authentically human — because it is.

  • Founded in Columbus, Ohio
  • Serving small businesses nationwide
  • AI + human hybrid workflow
  • Subscription-based, no long-term contracts
ElevateLocal AI team collaborating
Our Values

What We Stand For

AI-Assisted Efficiency

We leverage generative AI to produce high-quality drafts quickly, reducing production time and cost without sacrificing quality.

Human-Curated Quality

Every piece of content is reviewed, edited and refined by experienced marketers who understand brand voice, accuracy and customer psychology.

Localized Expertise

We specialize in small and local businesses, with deep knowledge of regional audiences, local search trends and community culture.

Transparent Partnership

We believe in radical transparency — clear reporting, honest communication and measurable results you can verify every month.

How It Works

From Onboarding to Results in 6 Steps

A transparent, repeatable workflow ensures every client receives consistent, high-quality marketing deliverables every month.

01

Client Onboarding

We gather your brand voice, target audience, goals and industry details through a structured questionnaire.

02

Content Planning

AI-assisted keyword research and topic ideation produce a tailored monthly content calendar for your approval.

03

AI Content Generation

Generative AI drafts blog posts, social captions and email copy at speed — reducing production time and cost.

04

Human Editing & QA

Expert marketers review, refine and fact-check every piece to ensure accuracy, tone and brand alignment.

05

Approval & Publishing

You review drafts via our project management platform. Once approved, we schedule and publish everything for you.

06

Reporting & Optimization

Monthly analytics reports track your growth. We continuously refine strategy based on data and your feedback.

Our Team

The People Behind ElevateLocal AI

A small but mighty team of marketing professionals, editors and strategists dedicated to your growth.

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Jordan Ellis

Founder & CEO

10+ years in digital marketing, former agency director. Passionate about making enterprise-level marketing accessible to local businesses.

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Priya Sharma

Head of Content

Content strategist and editor with expertise in SEO-driven storytelling. Ensures every AI-generated piece meets the highest editorial standards.

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Marcus Webb

Social Media Director

Community management specialist with experience managing social accounts for 50+ local businesses across the Midwest.

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Leila Nguyen

SEO Strategist

Technical SEO expert specializing in local search optimization. Helps small businesses compete with larger competitors in search results.

What We Measure

We Set Goals. We Track Results. We Report Everything.

During onboarding, we agree on the specific KPIs that matter to your business. Every monthly report is built around these metrics — not vanity numbers.

Website Traffic
Monthly organic visitors from search engines
Leads Generated
Contact form submissions, calls and inquiries
Cost Per Lead
Your marketing investment divided by leads generated
Email Open Rates
Engagement with your email campaigns
Social Engagement
Likes, shares, comments and follower growth
Search Rankings
Position for your target local keywords
Implementation Timeline

What to Expect, Month by Month

1
Month 1
Onboarding & Foundation

Brand voice development, content calendar creation, SEO baseline audit, social media setup and first deliverables published.

2
Month 2–3
Content Momentum

Consistent publishing cadence established. First SEO improvements visible. Social media engagement growing. Email list building begins.

3
Month 4–6
Measurable Growth

Organic traffic increases become measurable. Lead volume improves. Email open rates stabilize. Monthly reports show clear trends.

4
Month 7–12
Compounding Results

Content library builds authority. Search rankings improve for target keywords. Referral traffic grows. ROI becomes clearly demonstrable.

Ready to Work Together?

Let's talk about your business goals and how ElevateLocal AI can help you achieve them.

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