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DirJournal Editorial Verdict

Softception has cleared DirJournal's 12-point manual editorial audit and is verified as an active SEO Agencies entity. Last reviewed August 25, 2026.

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Editorial Verification

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Last Reviewed: August 25, 2026

  • 200 OK StatusVerified

    Primary website is live, secure (HTTPS), and free of malware.

  • Domain AgeVerified

    Real-world domain age (≥1 yr, verified via the Wayback Machine) OR pre-migration legacy ID OR ≥2 years of platform tenure. Survival across multiple search-engine update cycles is itself a trust signal.

  • Schema ValidationVerified

    Valid Organization / ProfessionalService JSON-LD emitted on every page load — checked at render time.

  • Citation ClarityVerified

    Verified outbound links to at least two authoritative sources (social profiles, sameAs URLs).

  • Operational HistoryVerified

    Minimum 12-month active history in the claimed industry — derived from the business's founding year, Wayback-verified domain age, or listing tenure (any one signal passes).

  • Entity RegistrationVerified

    Cross-referenced with official state or country business registries.

  • Physical FootprintPending Manual Review

    Verified non-virtual presence via Google Maps or official lease documentation.

  • Active LeadershipVerified

    Confirmation of key team members and executive roles.

  • NAP ConsistencyPending Manual Review

    Verified match of Name, Address, and Phone data across platforms.

  • Professional LicensingPending Manual Review

    Verification of required industry-specific certifications or licenses.

  • Sentiment AuditPending Manual Review

    Manual review of third-party reputation signals (BBB, Trustpilot, etc.).

  • Editorial DiscretionPending Manual Review

    Final human review to ensure the business provides genuine value.

About

Softception

Softception is a Fresno full-funnel growth marketing agency led by founder Ahmad Khan, using AI-driven strategies for SEO, paid media and analytics across SaaS and eCommerce clients.

Softception is a full-funnel growth marketing agency headquartered in Fresno, California, founded and led by CEO Ahmad Khan. The agency helps brands implement growth strategies through business consulting, paid media, search engine optimization and analytics, aiming to enhance branding and sales outcomes for clients. Softception's team has grown to more than 100 digital experts, specializing in helping eCommerce and SaaS companies turn data into actionable marketing strategies that drive conversion throughout the customer funnel. Services span SEO, content marketing, pay-per-click advertising and conversion rate optimization, coordinated to guide prospects from initial awareness through to purchase. Softception emphasizes AI-driven tools and automation combined with human creative strategy to deliver scalable marketing results for brands looking to accelerate online growth. The agency has expanded beyond its Fresno headquarters to serve clients in cities including Tucson, Sacramento, Kansas City, Atlanta and Colorado Springs. Client testimonials cite the agency's consistent delivery on website management, paid advertising and social media campaigns over multi-year engagements. Softception's home office is located on North Cedar Avenue in Fresno.

DirJournal's Perspective · Human-in-the-Loop

Editorial analysis

Softception combines AI automation with hands-on account leadership to compress SEO timelines for SaaS and eCommerce companies that typically wait months for results.

Reviewed by DirJournal Editorial Board

Frequently Asked

About Softception

What does Softception do?
Softception is a Fresno full-funnel growth marketing agency led by founder Ahmad Khan, using AI-driven strategies for SEO, paid media and analytics across SaaS and eCommerce clients.
Where is Softception based?
Softception is based in Fresno, California, United States.
Technical Grounding
JSON-LDProfessionalService
Address
8839 N Cedar Ave B-4, PMB #5027, Fresno, CA 93720
Location
Fresno, California, United States
Team Size
11-50 employees
Digital Footprint · Technical Entity Graph
  • Website
    softception.comHTTPS
  • Schema Type
    ProfessionalService
  • JSON-LD
    Active
  • NAP Vault ID
    Not assigned
  • Social Profiles
    5 verified profiles
  • Platform Tenure
    New listing
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@type
ProfessionalService
areaServed
Fresno metropolitan area

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AI-Driven SEOPaid MediaConversion Optimization

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