Digital Rankings
Editorial Team

Meet Our Authors

The experienced professionals behind Digital Rankings' research and content.

Every ranking and guide published by Digital Rankings is researched and written by our team of industry veterans. Each brings unique expertise that contributes to our thorough, unbiased evaluations.

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Sarah Mitchell

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Sarah founded Digital Rankings in 2020 after 15 years leading digital marketing teams at two Inc. 5000 agencies. Frustrated by the lack of transparent, unbiased agency reviews available to businesses, she created the resource she wished had existed when advising clients on partner selection. Sarah oversees all editorial content and ensures our rankings maintain the highest standards of accuracy and independence.

Areas of Expertise

Digital Marketing Strategy Agency Operations Content Marketing Client Relations
Google Analytics Certified HubSpot Certified 15+ Years Experience
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Michael Torres

Senior Research Analyst

Michael brings a journalist's rigor to agency evaluation. After a decade covering the tech industry for major publications, he joined Digital Rankings to lead our research methodology. Michael conducts client interviews, verifies performance claims, and ensures every data point in our rankings can be substantiated. His investigative background means nothing gets past his fact-checking process.

Areas of Expertise

Research Methodology Data Analysis Investigative Research Interview Techniques
Former Tech Journalist Data Analysis Certified 10+ Years Experience
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Jennifer Chen

Technical SEO Specialist

Jennifer evaluates the technical capabilities of every agency we review. With 8 years of hands-on SEO experience—including three years as lead SEO at a major e-commerce platform—she knows the difference between agencies that talk technical and those that deliver. Jennifer authored our comprehensive Encinitas SEO Guide and reviews all technical claims made by ranked agencies.

Areas of Expertise

Technical SEO Site Architecture Core Web Vitals Schema Markup
Technical SEO Expert Web Development Background 8+ Years Experience
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David Nakamura

Local Business Consultant

David knows local business marketing from both sides. After running his own successful retail business in North County San Diego for eight years, he transitioned to consulting, helping dozens of local businesses navigate digital marketing. At Digital Rankings, David ensures our evaluations reflect the real-world needs of local business owners—not just industry metrics that look good on paper.

Areas of Expertise

Local SEO Google Business Profile Small Business Marketing ROI Analysis
Former Business Owner Local Marketing Specialist 12+ Years Experience

Combined Team Experience

45+
Years Combined Experience
500+
Client Interviews Conducted
200+
Agencies Evaluated
4
Industry Certifications