A Colorado Springs-based digital marketing firm has been recognized on the international stage after being shortlisted in the Global Agency Awards 2026.
Elite SEO Consulting was named a finalist in the Best SEO Campaign category for its work with local home services company Wam Bam Handyman, a campaign focused on improving online visibility and helping the business generate consistent organic leads through search engines.
The Global Agency Awards, organized by Don’t Panic Events, recognize innovation and measurable results across the global digital marketing industry. Agencies from around the world compete in categories spanning SEO, PPC, paid media, and digital strategy.
Being shortlisted places Elite SEO Consulting alongside agencies from the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia, highlighting the growing global recognition of Colorado Springs businesses and marketing talent.
A Campaign Focused on Real Business Impact
The shortlisted campaign centered on helping Wam Bam Handyman, a locally owned handyman company, build a sustainable flow of leads through organic search.
Like many small service businesses, the company had historically relied on lead-generation platforms to acquire work. While these platforms can generate customers, they often come with high fees and limited long-term control over customer acquisition.
The goal of the campaign was to shift that model toward organic visibility, helping the company appear directly in Google search results when local homeowners searched for handyman services.
Elite SEO Consulting developed and implemented a strategy focused on strengthening the company’s search presence, expanding its digital footprint, and improving how the business appeared in both traditional search results and local listings.
The results were significant.
The campaign produced 120% growth in organic traffic, along with a 184% increase in new website users. Engagement with the site increased dramatically as well, including a 529% increase in active users interacting with the company’s content and services online.
More importantly, the improved visibility translated into real business growth. The company began receiving enough inbound inquiries through organic search that projects were often scheduled weeks in advance, creating a steady and predictable pipeline of work.
For a small local business, this shift represented more than just improved website metrics—it created stability and long-term growth potential.
Supporting a Veteran-Owned Business
Beyond the technical achievements of the campaign, the work also carries a deeper story rooted in entrepreneurship and service.
Wam Bam Handyman is owned by Jeff Robinson, a U.S. Navy veteran, who built the company after his military service. Like many veteran entrepreneurs, Robinson transitioned from serving his country to building a business that serves his local community.
Helping the company increase its visibility online played an important role in expanding its reach and allowing the business to continue growing.
As Robinson’s company gained traction in search results, demand for services increased and the business began booking projects further in advance, creating the foundation for long-term success.
Campaigns like this highlight how digital marketing can help small local businesses compete effectively in crowded markets by ensuring they are visible when potential customers are actively searching for their services.
Recognition on the Global Stage
The Best SEO Campaign category at the Global Agency Awards includes agencies from around the world, many representing large international brands and complex digital campaigns.
Elite SEO Consulting’s inclusion among the finalists reflects the effectiveness of campaigns that focus on measurable business outcomes, particularly for small and mid-sized businesses.
Rather than focusing solely on traffic growth, the campaign emphasized outcomes that matter most to business owners—lead generation, booked work, and sustainable growth through organic discovery.
According to Elite SEO Consulting founder Michael Hodgdon, the recognition is both humbling and motivating.
“We’re honored to be shortlisted alongside some incredible agencies from around the world,” Hodgdon said. “What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that the campaign helped a local veteran-owned business continue building the successful company it set out to become.”
A Growing Digital Presence for Colorado Springs
The recognition also highlights the increasing role that Colorado Springs businesses are playing in the digital marketing space.
As companies across the country compete for visibility in search results, agencies in regional markets are proving they can deliver campaigns that compete with—and often outperform—larger firms.
The work being done by agencies like Elite SEO Consulting demonstrates how strategic SEO campaigns can help local companies build stronger digital foundations, allowing them to attract customers directly through search rather than relying solely on third-party platforms.
For small businesses, this shift toward organic discovery can dramatically improve long-term marketing sustainability and customer acquisition.
Looking Ahead to the Awards Announcement
The winners of the Global Agency Awards 2026 will be announced in April.
Regardless of the final results, being shortlisted among international agencies represents a meaningful milestone for both Elite SEO Consulting and the local businesses it serves.
For companies like Wam Bam Handyman, the campaign serves as a reminder that strong visibility in search engines can play a critical role in helping small businesses grow, compete, and build lasting success.
And for the Colorado Springs digital marketing community, the recognition reflects the increasing impact that local expertise can have on the global stage.
