Marketing for the good of others.

Founded on the idea that business can be redemptive in nature, Accelerate seeks to serve each of our clients by implementing proven strategies that increase search traffic and build brand awareness.

Our Core Values

We view our work as an opportunity to bless people around us.

Integrity

Integrity guides to do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

Transparency

Transparency leads us to communicate openly and honestly from day one.

Humility

Humility reminds us that we don't know everything and need others.

Our Services

We are a digital marketing agency in Birmingham, Alabama, that provides SEO services to faith-driven businesses.

Content Marketing

We create high-quality content that answers questions and alleviates frustration. Content is a crucial aspect of SEO because it provides value to your audience and builds trust for your brand.

Organic Search

We launch organic search campaigns that build brand awareness and increase traffic. Through targeted keyword research and on-page SEO, we make it easy for people to find your content.

Technical SEO

We help you increase load speed and improve user experience. Technical SEO is the foundation for your online success. For this reason, we ensure that our clients' websites are performing optimally.

Our Team

We are committed to providing high-quality service that blesses our clients, team members, and the community around us.

Cole Shiflet
Co-Founder

Cole is a social entrepreneur, editor, and aspiring pastor. He has been working in web and content development since 2012.

Jack Pokluda
Co-Founder

Jack is a strategic thinker, data-driven decision maker, and creative problem solver. He has been launching businesses since 2015.

Victoria Cook
SEO Project Manager

Victoria is a health science student at Samford University. She has been working in project management and administration since 2020.

Andrew Current
SEO Project Manager

Andrew is studying accounting and Spanish at Samford University. He has worked in web development and technical SEO since 2021.

Selah Vetter
Content Lead

Selah is a content writer at Radical. She has experience in journalism, editing, and SEO for The Alabama Baptist, Bham Now, and Samford University.

Camille Womack
Design Lead

Camille is a visual storyteller who gives a voice to voiceless. She is a graduate student and teaching assistant the University of Alabama.

Carissa Samuel
Copywriter

Carissa is studying Molecular and Cellular Biology at UC Berkeley. She has been working in editorial roles with Cole since 2020.

Matthew Jordan
Copywriter

Matthew is a graduate of Biola University in Los Angeles, California. He has worked with The Gospel Coalition and Plough Publishing House.

Colton Lee
Copywriter

Colton is the youth minister at Redeemer Church. He is an M.Div. student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Leah Jolly
Copywriter

Leah is an M.Div. student at Reformed Theological Seminary. She lives in Grand Rapids and works as an administrative assistant for Crossway.

Riley Davis
Copywriter

Riley is a Christian Ministry and Communications student at Samford University. Her background is in copywriting and podcasting.

Harrison Waddell
Search Engine Optimization

Harrison is a hard working, quick learning, and determined mechanical engineering student at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi.

Riley Lackey
Search Engine Optimization

Riley has experience in SEO, project management, and church engagement. She has been working in operations with Cole since 2016.

Molly Gosling
Search Engine Optimization

Molly is a finance and psychology student at the University of Georgia. Originally from Colorado, she loves spending time outdoors.

Jenna Bunker
Search Engine Optimization

Jenna is a marketing student at the University of Georgia. She is heavily involved with the UGA Wesley Foundation and enjoys reading.