About Us

Veria Search Media Marketing is the new name for eMage eMarketing, a pioneer in the field of Internet marketing with a long and successful track record stretching back to 1995. We have a thorough understanding of how search engines work and are evolving, including the newest elements like social search, semantic search, universal and local search and more. We have repeatedly achieved top search rankings, increased website traffic and sales for a long list of satisfied and exclusive customers.  How do we do this?

  • We perform comprehensive, competitive keyword market research to identify the top keyword phrases that will drive traffic and sales.
  • We help you to optimize the existing pages and visible text of your website, concentrating on key pages that will provide the highest ROI, helping you to create new ones as necessary, and strengthening the relevant cross linking within your site.
  • We provide ongoing analysis and recommendations after the initial optimization is completed to ensure the longevity of results.
  • We create and optimize pay per click (PPC) search engine programs that balance exposure with results to give your business the best value.

Our Principles

Annelise Larson:

Annelise Larson originally came from a successful career as an independent producer/director in the Canadian film and television industry. In 1995 she began applying her skills to the web and focused exclusively on Internet marketing. Before starting her own company she developed and implemented successful online campaigns for many clients including the Hongkong Bank of Canada, LifeScan Canada, PCsupport.com, Westminster Savings Credit Union, Medicis Pharmaceuticals and Vancouver Hospital.

In 1999 Annelise founded eMage eMarketing to create opportunities for herself and a network of work-at-home Internet professionals. Ten years later sees the launch of Veria Search Media Marketing a new brand reflecting the company’s exclusive focus and belief in the power of Internet search as a crucial part of any online business plan.

As Senior Strategist, she plans overall strategy, provides training and education and develops new business. She is a member of several professional organizations including the Association of Internet Marketing & Sales (Canada), the International Interactive Communications Society and Wired Women. Annelise regularly writes, speaks and consults on issues surrounding every aspect of search marketing.

Christopher O’Hagan:

Chris O’Hagan has a 10 year background in management and writing in the high tech industry. He was recruited for the eMage eMarketing team by his new daughter who showed him the joys of working all day in his pajamas.

As Analytics & Paid Search Strategist, Chris is responsible for planning and implementing aggressive and creative paid search campaigns, partnership development and creative strategy planning.