--- title: rankingCoach Celebrates 10 Years of AI-Driven SMB Marketing Innovation description: rankingCoach celebrates 10 years of innovation, evolving from a DIY SEO tool into a leading AI-powered digital marketing platform for SMBs worldwide. image: https://blog.rankingcoach.com/hubfs/rankingcoach_10_year_1200x630.jpg --- [![rankingcoach](https://blog.rankingcoach.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/RankingCoach_April2021/images/rC-logo-color-medium.svg "rankingcoach")](https://www.rankingcoach.com/en-us) - [Features](https://www.rankingcoach.com/en-us/features?utm_source=rc_blog) - [Pricing](https://www.rankingcoach.com/en-us/pricing?utm_source=rc_blog) - [Partners](https://www.rankingcoach.com/en-us/partners?utm_source=rc_blog) - [Blog](https://blog.rankingcoach.com/en) - [English](https://blog.rankingcoach.com/en/newsroom/rankingcoach-10-year-anniversary) - [Deutsch](https://blog.rankingcoach.com/de/newsroom/rankingcoach-10-jahre-jubilaeum) - [Español](https://blog.rankingcoach.com/es/newsroom/rankingcoach-10-anos-aniversario) - [Français](https://blog.rankingcoach.com/fr/newsroom/rankingcoach-10-ans-anniversaire) - [Italiano](https://blog.rankingcoach.com/it/newsroom/rankingcoach-10-anni-anniversario) - [Nederlands](https://blog.rankingcoach.com/nl/newsroom/rankingcoach-10-jarig-jubileum) - [Polski](https://blog.rankingcoach.com/pl/newsroom/rankingcoach-10-lecie) - [Português](https://blog.rankingcoach.com/pt/newsroom/rankingcoach-10-anos-aniversario) English Back Close - [Home](https://www.rankingcoach.com/en-us?utm_source=rc_blog) - [Features](https://www.rankingcoach.com/en-us/features?utm_source=rc_blog) - [Pricing](https://www.rankingcoach.com/en-us/pricing?utm_source=rc_blog) - [Partners](https://www.rankingcoach.com/en-us/partners?utm_source=rc_blog) - [Blog](https://blog.rankingcoach.com/en) [Back to blog](https://blog.rankingcoach.com/en/newsroom) Share on: # rankingCoach Celebrates 10 Years of AI-Driven SMB Marketing Innovation 20 Nov, 2024 ![10-year anniversary graphic celebrating rankingCoach’s innovation.](https://blog.rankingcoach.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rankingcoach_10_year_1200x630.jpg?width=960&height=540&name=rankingcoach_10_year_1200x630.jpg) - ***rankingCoach celebrates 10 years of empowering SMBs in 32 countries with AI-driven marketing solutions.*** - ***The company has evolved from DIY tools to an AI platform, serving as a virtual CMO to boost SMB efficiency and visibility.*** - ***rankingCoach is globally recognized for its innovative and affordable digital marketing tools for small businesses.*** **Cologne, Germany, 20/11/2024** – rankingCoach, a leader in AI-powered digital marketing, celebrates its 10-year anniversary. Over the past decade, rankingCoach has transitioned from a DIY tool to a fully automated AI platform, serving as the virtual CMO (Chief Marketing Officer)  for SMBs by managing SEO, reputation, and customer interactions. Founded in 2014 by Daniel Wette, Marius-Eugen Gerdan, and Thomas Meierkord, rankingCoach has expanded from Germany to 32 countries and 14 languages, always staying true to its mission of making digital marketing accessible and affordable. From its beginnings with a DIY SEO tool, rankingCoach now regularly launches new AI-driven features, optimizing SEO, improving rankings, and increasing customer engagement—continuously innovating to meet evolving market needs. rankingCoach’s commitment to innovation and customer success has earned multiple prestigious awards, celebrating its achievements in digital marketing, rapid growth, and technological excellence.  Supporting SMBs remains at the core of rankingCoach's mission. Through partnerships with global microloan platform Kiva and initiatives like the Local Heroes Challenge, the company empowers local businesses and fosters a diverse, innovative team. In the past decade, rankingCoach has forged key partnerships with leaders in web hosting, CMS, telecommunications, and MarTech sectors. Key partnerships include: - STRATO, launching tools like listingCoach and marketingRadar. - IONOS, extending reach to Fasthosts and Arsys. - Aruba, strengthening its European market presence. - Namecheap and WebCentral, expanding into the US and Australia. rankingCoach partners benefit from a leading AI-powered platform, simplified onboarding, and opportunities for growth through cross-selling and upselling**.** As a top solution for digital marketing agencies worldwide, rankingCoach plans to expand its AI capabilities and support for SMBs in the coming years. **"As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’re proud of how far we’ve come," said Daniel Wette, CEO of rankingCoach. "Our evolution from DIY to a fully automated AI platform reflects our commitment to small businesses. With the continuous launch of new AI features, we are empowering SMBs to compete with big brands and drive sustainable growth."** For more information on how rankingCoach can help your business succeed online, visit rankingcoach.com. **About rankingCoach** rankingCoach is an award-winning, automated AI digital marketing platform that enables everyone to be successful online - even without a large marketing budget or expertise in digital marketing. rankingCoach offers a variety of resellable marketing solutions covering SEO, listings, brand monitoring, Google Ads, and mobile and social media marketing. rankingCoach is now available in 32 countries and 14 languages.  Learn more about the company at rankingcoach.com.  **Contact** rankingCoach GmbH Managing Directors: Daniel Wette (CEO) | Marius-Eugen Gerdan (CTO) | Thomas Meierkord (COO) rankingcoach.com press@rankingcoach.com #### The Award-Winning App for Digital Marketing - ![](https://blog.rankingcoach.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/RankingCoach_April2021/images/laureal_left.svg) [Digital Champions Award Winner 2020](https://www.rankingcoach.com/en-us/news/digital-masterclass-rankingcoach-wins-digital-champions-award-2020) ![](https://blog.rankingcoach.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/RankingCoach_April2021/images/laureal_right.svg) - ![](https://blog.rankingcoach.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/RankingCoach_April2021/images/laureal_left.svg) [Focus Growth Champion Winner 2021 + 2020](https://www.rankingcoach.com/en-us/news/business-growth-champions-2020-rankingcoach-makes-the-list-once-again-) ![](https://blog.rankingcoach.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/RankingCoach_April2021/images/laureal_right.svg) - ![](https://blog.rankingcoach.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/RankingCoach_April2021/images/laureal_left.svg) [Global Digital Excellence Awards Winner 2020](https://globaldigitalexcellenceawards.com/2020-winners/) ![](https://blog.rankingcoach.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/RankingCoach_April2021/images/laureal_right.svg) - ![](https://blog.rankingcoach.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/RankingCoach_April2021/images/laureal_left.svg) [Deloitte. 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