The SEO Contractor, a digital marketing agency serving contractors and home-service businesses exclusively, announced it has earned its fifth active SEO credential. Semrush Academy issued two certifications directly to the agency: the AI Search Operating System certification and the Semrush SEO Crash Course with Brian Dean, both valid through July 2027. The agency's team also holds the AEO Fundamentals certification from HubSpot Academy, valid through August 2028, which confirms the ability to build search strategies for AI-powered answer engines. University credentials include the UC Davis Search Engine Optimization Specialization, a five-course program completed through Coursera. Semrush's AI Search Operating System program covers how AI answer engines such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews discover, evaluate, and cite content. Founder and SEO Strategist Eric St-Cyr stated, "Homeowners are not just typing 'roofer near me' into Google anymore. They ask ChatGPT who to hire... We got certified in AI search before our clients' competitors even knew it existed." The agency provides local SEO, PPC management, web design, content marketing, link building, and SEO audits to roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, remodeling, and general contracting businesses across North America.