Own the Map Pack in your city
When locals search “near me,” the top three businesses in Google Maps get the calls. We put you there — across every neighborhood you serve — and keep you there.
Sound Familiar?
Your Customers Are Searching. Are They Finding You?
Most local customers pick from the top three results in Google Maps — and never scroll further.
Competitors show up first
They’re not better than you — their Google presence is just better optimized.
Not enough reviews
Fewer, older reviews make customers trust the business above you instead.
Inconsistent listings
Wrong addresses, phones or hours across the web confuse Google — and customers.
Invisible in nearby cities
Your website doesn’t rank for the service areas where your best jobs are.
How Local Rankings Work
What Google Looks at Before It Shows Your Business
Google ranks local businesses on three things: relevance (do you offer what was searched?), distance (are you near the searcher?) and prominence (how trusted and well-known are you?).
You can’t move your shop — but you can control almost everything else. That’s exactly what our Local SEO process does.
- A complete, verified Google Business Profile
- Consistent name, address & phone everywhere
- A steady flow of fresh, positive reviews
- Service and location pages on your website
- Local citations and links from trusted sites
- Fast, mobile-friendly, well-structured website
What’s Included
Everything You Need to Win Local Search
A complete Local SEO system — not a checklist we run once and forget.
Google Business Profile optimization
Categories, services, photos, posts, Q&A and weekly updates.
Review strategy
Simple systems to get more 5-star reviews and respond to every one.
Citations & NAP cleanup
Consistent listings across Yelp, Bing, Apple Maps and top directories.
Local keyword research
Find exactly what customers in your area search for.
Service & area pages
Optimized pages for every service and city you want to win.
On-page & technical SEO
Titles, schema, speed and site structure Google loves.
Local link building
Authority from local news, partners and industry sites.
AI search visibility
Get recommended in Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT and Gemini.
Monthly reports
Rankings, calls, direction requests and leads — in plain English.
Results
Local SEO That Pays for Itself
Numbers from our clients’ own dashboards.
Straight From the Report
6,802 Keywords. 1,155 in the Top 3.
This is Baker Brothers Plumbing’s organic keyword report. Over 1,100 searches show them in Google’s top three results — the positions that get the vast majority of clicks and calls.
- Top-3 rankings grew steadily over two years
- 1,551 keywords on Google’s first page
- Site health score of 90 out of 100
Google Search Console
River Roll: 984 Google Clicks in 28 Days
After the new website and ongoing Local SEO, River Roll gets a steady stream of families finding them on Google every single day.
- 984 visitors from Google search in 28 days
- 21,000 impressions — seen by thousands of local families
- Average position 9.5 across all search terms
Our Process
How Our Local SEO Works
A proven, transparent process. Here’s exactly what happens when you work with us — and what you get at every step.
Local Audit & Discovery
Week 1We analyze your Google Business Profile, website, citations, reviews and the businesses currently ranking above you in the Map Pack — so we know exactly where the opportunities are.
- Google Business Profile audit
- Citation & NAP consistency report
- Local keyword opportunity report
- Map Pack competitor analysis
Strategy & Roadmap
Week 2Based on the audit, we build a prioritized Local SEO plan around the services, cities and neighborhoods that bring you the most valuable customers.
- Prioritized Local SEO roadmap
- Target keywords & service areas
- Service & area page plan
- Review generation strategy
Google Profile & Citations
Weeks 2–4We fully optimize your Google Business Profile and clean up your business listings everywhere customers (and Google) look.
- Categories, services & photos optimized
- NAP cleanup across directories
- Top citations on Yelp, Bing & Apple Maps
- Q&A and weekly posts set up
On-Page & Local Content
Months 1–2We optimize your website for local search and create pages for every service and city you want to win.
- Service & area pages
- Titles, meta & local schema
- Internal linking structure
- Speed & mobile fixes
Authority & Reviews
OngoingEvery month we strengthen your local authority so you climb — and stay — at the top of Google Maps and AI search.
- Review request system
- Local links & mentions
- Fresh Google posts & photos
- AI search (ChatGPT, Gemini) visibility
Reporting & Optimization
MonthlyPlain-English reports on rankings, calls and leads, plus a clear plan for what we’re doing next.
- Local rank-grid tracking
- Calls & direction requests report
- Monthly strategy call
- Continuous optimization
What to Expect: Your Local SEO Timeline
Clear milestones, so you know exactly what happens and when.
Kickoff & Setup
We start within 24 hours of signing: onboarding call, access setup and strategy finalization.
Implementation
Google profile, citations and on-page fixes go live — and you receive your first progress report.
Early Wins
Clear movement in Google Maps and local search. Calls and direction requests start climbing.
Full Impact
Top-3 visibility for your core services and areas, compounding leads and strong ROI — with ongoing optimization.
Pricing
Local SEO Plans
Start small and scale as the calls come in. No setup surprises.
Local Starter
For single-location businesses getting started.
- 1 location
- Google Business Profile optimization
- Citations & NAP cleanup
- On-page SEO for key pages
- Monthly ranking report
Local Growth
For businesses that want to dominate their area.
- Everything in Starter
- Service & city pages
- Review generation system
- Local link building
- AI search optimization
- Monthly strategy call
Multi-Location
For franchises and multi-location brands.
- Multiple Google profiles
- Location page strategy
- Centralized reporting
- Dedicated account manager
Every plan starts with a free audit, so you know exactly what we’ll fix first.
Industries
Local SEO for Local Businesses
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Local SEO cost?
Our Local SEO plans start at $200/month for a single location. Larger service areas and multi-location businesses get a custom quote after a free audit.
How long does Local SEO take to work?
Most businesses see clear movement in Google Maps within 60–90 days, with results compounding over the following months.
Do you only do Local SEO?
Yes — we focus on Local SEO for businesses that serve customers in specific cities and regions. We don’t offer national or e-commerce SEO.
What is the Google Map Pack?
It’s the box of three businesses with a map that appears at the top of local searches like “plumber near me.” Most local clicks and calls go to those three businesses.
Do I need a physical address?
No. Service-area businesses (like plumbers or cleaners) can rank without showing an address. We set your profile up the right way for your business type.
Will you help me get more reviews?
Yes. We set up a simple review request system and help you respond to every review professionally.
Do you optimize for AI search like ChatGPT?
Yes. We optimize your profile, website and citations so AI tools and Google AI Overviews can recommend your business.
Free Local SEO Audit
Find Out Why Competitors Outrank You
Get a free audit of your Google profile, website and local rankings — with a clear plan to fix it.
- See where you rank in Google Maps
- Find the gaps competitors exploit
- Get a clear plan & price