Vancouver SEO and PPC consultancy since 2006 with GA4 setup, CRO and local search work
About The Status Bureau
The Status Bureau is a small search marketing consultancy at 119 West Pender Street in Vancouver. It was founded in 2006, and the corporation was registered in February 2007. Josh Loewen is the co-founder and has worked in SEO for more than 16 years. It has two to nine staff (other listings say 11 to 50) and offices in Edmonton and Toronto. Clients include Telus, Pizza 73, Pizza Pizza, London Drugs, EPCOR, Tourism Jasper, CounterPath and the Vancouver Fringe festival.
SEO is about three quarters of their work and paid search about a quarter. Their SEO covers technical audits, keyword and competitor research, content writing, link building, local SEO and ecommerce SEO. On the paid side they run Google Search and Meta ads. They also do conversion rate optimization, GA4 setup and custom reporting, and AI-assisted audits. They agree ROI expectations and timelines with clients at the start and watch campaign returns closely.
Clutch has 14 reviews with a 5.0 average. A Western Canadian retailer got more organic traffic and store visits after a year of local and category SEO, plus higher sales in the optimized categories. A Calgary tourism group worked with them for five years and saw traffic and Facebook engagement grow every year, with monthly reports throughout. Falcon Ladder & Scaffold used an audit that found keyword gaps and then moved up quickly in Canadian results. Mendel Sites, a Toronto web design firm, saw strong local SEO gains. Reviewers often describe the team as communicative, transparent, organized and easy to deal with.
Recent reviewers praise technical audits, keyword research and Josh Loewen's clear priorities. One negative review complained that a page about the history of their office building had been removed, which has nothing to do with client work.
There is a $5,000 minimum project, with hourly rates of $100 to $149 (average about $150). Typical project budgets run from about $4,000 to $30,000. Most clients are mid-market (65 percent), followed by small businesses and some enterprises.
Medical is their largest industry at 20 percent, and health care is one of their sectors. However, no healthcare client is named in the reviews. A Canadian dental practice or group that wants experienced local SEO, careful analytics setup and transparent reporting would fit their way of working.
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The Status Bureau at a Glance
| Founded | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Team size | 2-9 employees (some listings say 11-50) |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Other offices | Edmonton, Alberta; Toronto, Ontario |
| Leadership | Josh Loewen (Co-Founder) |
| Languages | English |
| Pricing | Minimum project $5,000+ (some listings say $1,000-$10,000), hourly rate $100-$149 (average $150/hr), typical projects about $4,000-$30,000. |
| Contracts & reporting | They agree ROI expectations and timelines at the start of a campaign. Monthly reporting. |
| Tools & partnerships | GA4; Google Ads; Meta Ads |
Dental Marketing Services
- Local SEO
- technical SEO audits
- keyword and competitor research
- content writing
- link building
- Google Search ads
- Meta advertising
- GA4 implementation
- custom reporting
- conversion rate optimization
Dental Clients & Results
- Western Canadian retailer: higher organic traffic, store foot traffic and category sales (Jun 2015-Jun 2016)
- Calgary tourism group: traffic and Facebook engagement grew year over year (2010-2015)
- Falcon Ladder & Scaffold: quick ranking gains in Canadian Google results after a keyword-gap audit (2021 onward)
- Mendel Sites: major local SEO keyword gains (2022)
Why Dentists Choose The Status Bureau
- Founded 2006
- Big-name BC clients
- Analytics consulting depth
- Healthcare initiatives
- Downtown West Pender office
Key Strengths
- Runs treatment keyword and local competitor research before on-page SEO changes
- Manages practice SEO, PPC and social ads with regular new-patient performance reports
- Sets up Google Analytics so practices can see which channels bring patients
- Optimises practice websites for AI-driven search results
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 55.7 of 100 (profile 51 × 0.8 + client feedback 14.9). DSA Score: 91/100
What Clients Say About The Status Bureau
- 4 on review sites
Clients Most Often Praise
- Higher Google Maps & local rankings 4
- Value for money 1
- Clear reporting & honesty 1
- More new patient bookings 1
In ShortLong-running SEO/AdWords consultancy. Clutch reviews consistently cite ranking gains, transparency and responsiveness.
Running events directory got a detailed keyword plan that lifted rankings to first/second positions; team on time and within budget.
See it on clutch.coAudit, competitor research and implementation support led to first-page Google rankings and higher conversions.
See it on clutch.coKeyword, competitive analysis and on-page SEO with quarterly reports; team organized, transparent and easy to work with.
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- Michael Schwartz: Museum's AdWords campaigns set up and managed by the firm; web traffic grew tenfold. Clutch, Jul 24, 2018
Where The Status Bureau Is Listed
Questions Dentists Ask About The Status Bureau
Have they worked with healthcare or dental clients?
Medical is 20 percent of their work, the largest share. No healthcare or dental client is named in their reviews.
How long have they been doing SEO?
The agency dates from 2006. Co-founder Josh Loewen has more than 16 years of SEO and digital marketing experience.
What does an engagement cost?
There is a $5,000 minimum project and hourly rates of $100 to $149. Typical budgets run from about $4,000 to $30,000.
Can they set up analytics so I know which channels bring patients?
Yes. GA4 setup and custom reporting are among their core services, along with conversion rate optimization.
What do clients say about them?
Their 14 Clutch reviews average 5.0. Clients mention clear communication, transparency, good organization and on-time delivery.
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