We are very pleased to announce that as reported in the April 21st issue of the Houston Business Journal, Directory One is ranked the Houston area's number 1 website development and design firm. The move upward from number 19 last year to number 1 this year reflects many of the recent strides made by the company.

"We have always had a philosophy of making our client's websites their number one sales producers," says founder and Chairman of the Board, Philip O'Hara, "So being recognized as #1 in Houston because of those efforts is very satisfying."

"It's been a very busy year here with lots of positive changes," Philip continues, "and all of them have been designed to improve the results we get for our clients and the level of service we provide. We've stepped-up our commitment to professionalism and innovative Search Engine Marketing and I think that shows in our ranking."

Since 1996 Directory One's unique approach to website development and search engine optimization has led the industry. That uniqueness comes more from the company's approach to website development rather than from simple creative distinction.

"We've always said that the best looking website in the world is of little value if no one can find it," according to John Holchin, the President of Directory One, "That belief drives everything we do, pushing us to develop websites that work with search engines rather than counter to them. The industry is changing daily and many firms simply can't keep up. Our websites not only keep up, in many ways they set the pace."

"That's right," adds Sean Odom, the COO and Lead Optimizer, "Our goal for every website is to balance creativity, functionality and visibility so that our clients not only have a site that reflects their company, it helps us create a pervasive internet presence through search engine marketing."

As Houston's recognized leader in website development and search engine marketing, we at Directory One would like to thank you our clients for selecting us. We are committed to helping you exceed your expectations by making your website and the internet your most efficient marketing tool. If you'd like to learn more about the services Directory One offers and the innovative ways we can help you increase your visibility, please contact us at 713-465-0051.