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Local SEO and Google Business Profile Optimization
When someone nearby searches for what you do, you should be one of the first businesses they see, on Google Maps, in local results and in AI answers.
Sound Familiar?
Most of the small businesses I talk to are dealing with at least one of these.
Missing from the map
Competitors show up in the Google map pack and you don't, even though you've been in business longer.
Wrong or messy details
Old hours, an outdated phone number or a different address on different sites confuse customers and search engines.
A profile that sits still
Your Google Business Profile was set up once and never touched. No posts, few photos, unanswered questions.
What's Included
More calls, direction requests and website visits from people near you who are ready to buy.
Google Business Profile optimization
Categories, services, description, photos, products and Q&A set up so Google understands exactly what you do.
Regular profile posts
Fresh posts and photos that show Google and customers you're active.
Citations and listings
Your name, address, phone and hours made consistent across Apple Maps, Bing, Yelp, Facebook and key directories.
Local keyword targeting
Your service pages matched to the words local customers actually search.
Local rank tracking
Grid tracking that shows where you rank across your service area, not just from one spot.
Review growth
A simple way to ask happy customers for reviews, which feeds both the map pack and AI answers.
How It Works
No long contracts to find out where you stand. It starts with a free audit.
Free Visibility Audit
I check how you show up on Google, in local results and across six AI platforms, and give you a score.
Clear Priorities
You get the top fixes ranked by impact, explained in plain language.
Build the System
I do the work, or hand your team a clear plan they can follow.
Measure and Adjust
Monthly reporting shows what changed, and we adjust from there.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does local SEO take to work?
Profile and listing fixes can show movement within a few weeks. Steady gains in the map pack usually build over three to six months, depending on how competitive your area is.
Do I need a physical storefront?
No. Service-area businesses that travel to customers can rank locally too. Your Google Business Profile is set up with a service area instead of a public address.
Does local SEO help with AI search?
Yes. Tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode lean on your Google Business Profile, reviews and consistent listings when they recommend local businesses.
Can you guarantee a top 3 ranking?
No honest SEO can. Google decides rankings. What I can promise is the work that moves rankings, done well, and clear reporting on what changed.
Related Services
These work best together.
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Monitor and improve how people talk about you online, from Google reviews to what AI tools say when someone asks about your business.
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Learn more →See Where You Stand
Find out how your business shows up on Google and across six AI platforms, and what to fix first. Free, no obligation, results within 3 business days.
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