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Our story is unique to us but equally genuine as we wouldn’t have a story at all without our clients, family, friends, and others who have supported us over the last 14 years. We are both humbled and soulfully grateful to be able to share with you because of the belief, faith, trust, and relationships we have gained and built over the last decade and then some.

About Us

About Searchology

Searchology™ was launched in 2009 by Alton J. Duderstadt II with the primary goal of providing truth and transparency regarding search engine optimization, pay-per-click advertising, website analytics, and all things related to online marketing. Our mission is to provide our clients with the very best online marketing services and recommendations based on their unique goals and business models.

Searchology is very proud to work with some of the very best designers, artists, writers, and thinkers in the digital marketing industry. We have ties and relationships to almost every facet of the advertising world. From trade show display companies to video production companies. Our primary goal is to provide our clients with the digital A&M services they need and facilitate and nurture additional business relationships as needed.

We have had the distinct opportunity to work with some amazing brands, clients, and individuals. Past and current clients include:

Chicago Board of Trade, Buell Motorcycles, Laughlin|Constible, Creative Circle, Elite Staffing, Inc., Marc Anthony [musician], Artemis Design, Sedia Systems, DeBrand, Garrett Popcorn, Otto Bock, Honeywell, Honeywell Aerospace, Sunrise Senior Living, Parkview Orthopaedics, Brookfield Zoo, Motorola, McDonald’s, Harley Davidson, Columbia College Chicago, Villa Park Office Equipment, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Suburban Orthopedics, and many many more.

We Love this Work

Searchology [surch-ol-uh-je] – noun – origin: 2005 ~
search + ology

Our Teams

Searchology Team

Alton J. Duderstadt II
President | Chief Searchologist


Alton J. Duderstadt II

Chief Searchologist | President


Alton J. Duderstadt II

Alton J. Duderstadt II

Chief Searchologist | President

Alton started his career in digital marketing in 2000 – 2001. First with Velocity magazine and leading up efforts to digitize and push the magazine online.  Shortly thereafter, Alton found his way into SEO, PPC, and digital sales with LocalLaunch! He was hooked on digital from that moment on. In 2009, Alton J. Duderstadt II, launched Searchology. He has had the distinct opportunity to work with some of the nation’s top brands and local companies [local/national].

His focus is paid search, digital strategy, search engine optimization, social media optimization, social media marketing, content creation, tracking, website design, project management, affiliate marketing, and various digital tools. In recent years, Alton had the distinct privilege of teaching Digital Marketing, New Media Strategies, and Social Media at Columbia College Chicago for several years. Currently, Alton remains both the founder of Searchology and a [past] Midwest trainer for Imparture – one of the world leaders in digital marketing and social media training.

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Colin S. Mumma | Lead Searchologist

Chief Searchologist | President


Colin S. Mumma | Lead Searchologist

Chief Searchologist | President

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Brian “Bipper” Roberts | VPA

Chief Searchologist | President


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Brian “Bipper” Roberts | VPA

Chief Searchologist | President

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Our Story

Our Story and History

In 2008/2009, the financial markets were in free-fall and the majority of the country was in fear of a new Great Recession. It was during this economic downturn, that our President [Alton J. Duderstadt II], realized the need for affordable Internet marketing services was needed. Against all odds, he started offering extremely affordable digital A&M services for small, medium, and large businesses.

In the 7 years since we are still providing services to several of our first clients. They have remained with us because we deliver results and we always provided the very best services at affordable rates. Of course, we can go on and on about ourselves…but there is no fun in that. Let us know how we may be of service to you and your company. That is what we love best. Your story and the history you want to write as we move forward with our partnership.

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