The First Six Months of Altair Partners

The First Six Months of Altair Partners: Milestones, Momentum & What Comes Next

Nov 24, 2026 Altair Partners 3 min read

Today, only half a year later, we’ve become a name that shows up, stands out, and competes with established Portland creative agencies across the digital landscape.

This milestone marks far more than time passed. It marks progress—real, measurable, hard-earned progress driven by creativity, persistence, and belief in who we are becoming.

Our First Six Months: From Unseen to Competitive

In our early weeks, we weren’t even appearing in the top 100 search results for any meaningful keywords. We were building from zero. And the climb was steep.

But step by step, project by project, update by update—we started to rise.

Today, Altair Partners is proud to be competing for top 0–20 Google rankings for major industry searches like:

  • ad agencies Portland
  • creative agency Portland
  • marketing agency Portland

These aren’t just rankings—they’re proof that authenticity, consistent work, and strategic creativity can beat the odds.

We didn’t grow because of shortcuts. We grew because of grit.

Two Rebrands, Many Sleepless Nights & A Vision That Never Broke

The first six months weren’t always elegant.
They were messy, challenging, and full of lessons.

We didn’t just refine our branding once—we rebuilt it twice. We reinvented our identity, our messaging, our voice, and our visual system until it truly reflected who we are and the caliber of work we deliver.

Those late-night redesign sessions, internal debates, and “back to the drawing board” moments were worth every second.

As the Creative Director & Founder, I can say with absolute confidence:

“After two full-scale rebrands and countless hours of design exploration, I’m incredibly proud to say that Altair Partners now has one of the strongest, most polished, and most visually compelling brand and website experiences of any creative agency in Portland.”

— Matthew Yanovych, Portland, OR

That transformation didn’t just elevate our aesthetic—it elevated our standard.

Early Partnerships That Changed Us

One of the achievements we’re most proud of is signing meaningful early-stage partnerships—collaborations that align not just with our work, but with our values.

Becoming part of the Green America Business Network was a major milestone. Supporting sustainability-driven organizations so early in our journey showed us that impact isn’t limited by age or size—only by intention.

Even as a young agency, we’re committed to using creativity as a tool for good. And that commitment is only growing stronger.

What’s Next: The Road to Our One-Year Anniversary

If the first six months were about foundation, the next six are about expansion.
Here’s where our momentum is taking us:

1. Continued Search Dominance

We’re setting our sights even higher, aiming to rank top-tier for searches like:

  • creative agency Portland
  • branding agency Portland
  • marketing agency Portland
  • Portland ad agency

Not through keyword stuffing or spammy tactics—through real work, real results, and content Google (and humans) actually want.

2. More Partnerships With Purpose

We plan to grow our roster of:

  • nonprofit collaborations
  • charity campaigns
  • mission-driven brand partnerships
  • ethical organizations making a difference

Impact stays at the center of what we do.

3. Creative Expansion & Bigger Ideas

We’re ready to push boundaries—bolder branding, smarter strategy, and design that makes people stop and feel something.

4. Refining, Improving & Never Getting Comfortable

Six months is the beginning of our story, not the peak.
We’ll continue refining our processes, elevating our visual identity, and delivering work that makes Portland proud.

Here’s to the First Six Months — And the Many More Ahead

Half a year in, and Altair Partners is already transforming from a small idea into a bold creative force in Portland.

We’ve climbed from obscurity to visibility, from uncertainty to momentum, from a quiet launch to a rising name in the creative world.

And if this is what six months looks like, we can’t wait to show Portland what one year will bring.

Here’s to growth.
Here’s to purpose.
Here’s to the next chapter of
Altair Partners.

This article published by independent creative marketing agency Altair Partners located in Portland, Oregon. The text is written by Matthew Yanovych — Owner & Creative Director.