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    Featured Case Study

    EK Disposal Services

    Dumpster Rental • Mid-Michigan

    The Challenge

    EK Disposal was losing jobs to competitors with better online presence. They had no ranking for critical service keywords like 'dumpster rental near me' and their existing website wasn't converting the few visitors it got.

    Our Strategy

    Positioned EK Disposal as "the most convenient dumpster rental in Mid-Michigan." Targeted long-tail keywords, optimized the conversion funnel, and built a reputation management system.

    The Solution

    Built a custom website with local SEO, booking integration, Google Business optimization, and automated review collection.

    Results

    #1Google ranking for 'dumpster rental near me' in 3 months
    250%Increase in inbound calls
    FeaturedIn Google AI Overview for local searches
    "Heartland didn't just build us a website — they built us a system. We went from getting zero calls from the internet to being the first name people see. Best investment we've ever made for our business."

    Owner, EK Disposal Services

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    Nixon's Outdoor Services

    Landscaping • Alma, MI

    The Challenge

    Nixon's had a DIY website that looked outdated and wasn't converting visitors. They were losing bids to larger competitors who appeared more established online, despite doing superior work.

    Our Strategy

    Positioned Nixon's as the premium local landscaping choice. Created content strategy around seasonal services, targeted neighborhood-specific keywords, and built trust signals throughout the site.

    The Solution

    Built a custom site with seasonal service pages, project gallery, instant quote request form, and local SEO optimization.

    Results

    200%Increase in qualified leads within 60 days
    15+First-page keyword rankings
    3xAverage project value from online leads
    "I was skeptical about spending money on a new website, but the strategy Heartland put together showed me exactly where the opportunity was. It paid for itself in the first month."

    Owner, Nixon's Outdoor Services

    More Results

    2xRevenue

    Midwest HVAC Pro

    HVAC

    Dominated 12 local keywords and doubled monthly revenue in one quarter

    180%More Calls

    Precision Plumbing Co.

    Plumbing

    Emergency service calls increased 180% after strategic repositioning and local SEO overhaul

    8moBooked Out

    Lakeside Event Barn

    Wedding Venue

    Booked out 8 months in advance after launching membership tier with gated planning tools

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