Ken Key
I help auto shop owners turn their website and local search presence into a steady flow of booked appointments.
Ken Key is the Chief Technology Officer and Co-Owner of Auto Shop Marketing Strategies. He helps independent repair shops, tire stores, and body shops turn local online searches into booked appointments and repeat customers through smart auto shop marketing, SEO, and lead generation.
How Ken helps auto shops grow
Auto Shop SEO
Ken helps independent repair shops rank for local searches so nearby customers can find them before a competitor.
Auto Shop Lead Generation
He builds clear paths from a Google search or ad to a phone call, estimate request, or booked appointment.
Auto Shop Website Development
Ken designs and builds shop websites that explain your services, build trust, and make it easy for customers to choose you.
Local Search Visibility
He improves your Google Business Profile and local citations so your shop shows up when drivers search nearby.
Conversion Tracking and Analytics
Ken connects the dots between clicks, calls, and completed jobs, so you always know what is bringing in revenue.
Marketing Troubleshooting and Recovery
He steps in when another agency or DIY campaign has stalled, finding and fixing what holds your shop back.
A trusted auto shop partner for growth
Before Ken touches a website or campaign, he studies the complete landscape: your shop's reputation, local competitors, customer flow, and what happens when someone searches for your services. He approaches every auto shop marketing problem like a diagnostic, gathering data before recommending a fix. That means no one-size-fits-all plans and no wasted spend on tactics that do not fit your shop.
From there, he builds or refines the technical engine behind your growth, including your website, auto shop SEO, call tracking, and local search presence. Every change is measured, tested, and adjusted so you can see what actually brings in phone calls and estimate requests. That is how Ken helps grow your auto shop business without guesswork or wasted ad spend.
Ken runs Auto Shop Marketing Strategies with his wife Dominique, blending her creative and brand strategy with his engineering and analytics. Together they treat clients like family, staying close to your account and caring about your shop's results long after launch. When another agency left you stranded, they are the team that picks up the pieces and makes the technology work.
Articles written by Ken Key
What Is the Best Auto Shop SEO Plan for Local Growth
How Do Auto Shops Use Google Ads to Get More Calls
Proven Auto Shop Marketing Strategies for Father’s Day Sales
Auto Shop Marketing Strategies for 2026 Local SEO Dominance
Driving Auto Repair Marketing Success With TikTok In 2026
Mastering Auto Repair Marketing With 2026 Google Updates
Seven Proven Auto Repair Marketing ROI Tactics for 2026
Why Auto Shop Marketing Strategies Fail Without Google Ads
Improve Auto Shop Marketing Strategies ROI with Google Ads
Why auto shops trust Ken
Full-Stack, Web & AI Engineer
Two decades building SEO systems, custom software, and conversion-focused solutions end to end.
Shipped Products on Apple, Google Play & Amazon
Designed, built, and launched his own apps - real experience taking products from idea to market.
Agency Partnerships
Auto Shop Marketing Strategies is a Google Partner, Meta Business Partner, and Microsoft Advertising Partner.
Ready to grow your auto shop with Ken?
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