Geoff Karcher
Geoff Karcher, owner and president, founded The Karcher Group in 1997 based on his vision of the Web and how it was growing. He saw business potential in the growth of the internet as early as 1994 when he entered the field as Web sales and marketing specialist.
Geoff recognized a need within the industry for agency-quality design backed by solid programming, so he began selling Websites on his own, out of an office in his parent’s basement. Geoff’s focus on improving business processes through technology allowed his clients to make money, rather than just spend it. This approach, combined with exceptional customer service, has fueled the growth of the company ever since.
Today, Geoff remains very involved in all aspects of his business and oversees a staff of 35, including sales, production, IT, and SEO personnel. Geoff's favorite part of his job, though, is working with clients to make the Web useful for them.
Since the beginning, he has worked to skillfully position The Karcher Group to stay at the forefront of the Web business. In fact, he began offering search engine marketing services as early as 1999, long before SEO became the industry standard it is today. Geoff speaks locally and nationally on Web marketing and development..
Under Geoff's leadership, The Karcher Group has become a cutting edge and respected firm with over 500 clients worldwide, ranging from small local businesses to Fortune 500 companies with a global presence.
The Karcher Group is the proud recipient of the Jackson-Belden Chamber of Commerce’s 2004 Small Business of the Year and Canton Chamber of Commerce’s 2005 Business Excellence Award. The Karcher Group is involved in SEMPO, Incisive Media's Search Engine Strategies shows, plus a variety of local chamber and university events.
You can also catch up with Geoff at his blog, Websense, which gives Geoff's common-sense approach to the often-fickle Web Development and Marketing worlds.