You work with the person who actually does the work.

Hi, I'm Josh Tharp.

I'm a student at Texas A&M University and the person behind RankCTX. I've spent the last six years in media and social media management, and in the past year alone the accounts I've run have pulled in over 400,000 impressions. I started RankCTX to bring that same hands-on, results-first approach to local businesses that need a real website and a real presence on Google, without the agency runaround.

Most local businesses are great at what they do and stretched too thin to fight with Google. That part is my job, so you can stay focused on yours. I build the site, I manage your search presence, and I'm the one who picks up when you have a question.

How I work

• Direct line to the builder. You talk to me, every time, not a rotating cast of account reps.
• Local knowledge. I'm based in Central Texas, so I understand the Waco, Temple, Killeen, and Bryan/College Station markets.
• Plain reporting. You'll always know what you're paying for and what it's doing.
• No long contracts. Monthly visibility plans are month-to-month. Stay because it works, not because you're locked in.

What I can do for you

From a website that converts to ongoing local SEO that ranks you on Google and in AI search tools like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Google Business Profile management, social media, and AI tools that answer calls and capture leads, it's everything a local business needs to get found and get booked. See the areas I serve or read the FAQ for details on cost and timelines.