Web hosting, software and online publishing company GMP Services, Inc. has added professional search engine optimization (SEO) consulting to its services. The new affordable offering is available to both individuals and businesses.

"With over 20 years background in Internet Publishing, and Search Engine Optimization it only made sense that we (GMP Services) offer search engine optimization services to the list of services we offer," GMP Services CEO Allen Harkleroad said.

"Over the years I became disenchanted with the costs of online advertising, and decided to find alternative ways to gain website traffic. Of course search engine referrals where the answer. For the last five years we have relied solely on search engine traffic and direct links for our traffic. Gone are the days of high advertising overhead," Mr. Harkleroad added.

GMP Services, Inc. (www.gmpservices.com) is a privately owned, Statesboro, Ga.-based firm. It was founded over 12 years ago as a business consulting company, Internet publishing and web hosting company. GMP Services also writes Internet enabled software application such as content management systems and e-commerce applications.