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Local SEO

Local SEO that wins the map pack

Show up when nearby customers search for what you do, with a Google Business Profile, location pages and local signals that outrank the competition.

span>Free audit in 2 business daysMonth to monthPlain-English reporting
Google Business Profile optimizationLocation landing pagesCitation building and cleanupReview generation systemLocal link building
6Deliverables listed up front
90Day roadmap
1Senior strategist per account
0Long-term contracts
Overview

Most local searches end with a call, a visit or a booking within a day. If you are not in the top three map results, those customers go to someone else. We build the proximity, relevance and prominence signals Google uses to choose who appears.

In depth

What is local SEO?

Local SEO is the practice of improving a business's visibility in location based searches, such as plumber near me or dentist in Austin.

Across Google Maps, the local map pack and standard organic results. It focuses on signals Google uses to judge relevance, distance and prominence: a complete Google Business Profile, consistent name, address and phone details across directories, reviews, locally relevant pages and links from community sources. For businesses that serve customers in a defined area, local SEO is often the most direct path from search to a phone call.

6Core deliverables
MonthlyReport and call
LiveDashboard
Why it matters

Why local SEO matters for your business

01

Searchers are ready to act

Local searches often come from people who need a service soon. They compare a few listings, check reviews and then call or request directions. Showing up in those moments puts your business in front of buyers who are close to making a decision.

02

The map pack takes prime space

For many local queries, Google shows a map with three businesses above the standard organic results. Earning a spot in that group can drive calls and direction requests even when your website sits lower on the page. Many searchers never scroll past it before calling a business.

03

Competitors are close by

Local markets are small and competitive. A rival with more reviews or a better optimized profile can take the calls you should be getting. Local SEO closes those gaps one signal at a time, starting with the weakest ones first.

Deliverables

What is included in local SEO

01/06
01Google Business Profile optimization
02Location landing pages
03Citation building and cleanup
04Review generation system
05Local link building
06Rank grid tracking

Categories, services, products, attributes, photos and posts set up to match how customers search.

Unique pages for each city or service area with real local proof, not swapped city names.

Consistent name, address and phone across the directories and data aggregators that matter.

A simple process and templates to earn more reviews and respond to every one.

Sponsorships, local press, partners and community sites that strengthen local authority.

Map pack rankings tracked across a grid of your service area, not just your office address.

Every month

What you get each month

What you get every month, visible in your dashboard.

Week 1

Geo grid rank tracking

We track map pack positions across a grid of points around your location, so you can see exactly where you are visible and where competitors take over in your service area.

Week 2

Citation cleanup and building

We find inconsistent or duplicate listings across data aggregators and key directories, correct them, and add accurate listings on relevant industry and local sites. Accurate data helps search engines trust your listing.

Week 3

Service area page builds

Unique pages for the cities or neighborhoods you serve, written around local details, services offered there and real project examples, not duplicated text with the city name swapped.

Week 4

Review generation workflow

A simple process and message templates for asking customers for reviews after a job, plus guidance on responding to reviews in a way that builds trust with future customers.

Process

How our local SEO process works

A clear plan, owned by one senior strategist, reviewed with you every month.

4steps
90day plan
1owner
  1. 1
    Step 01Week 1

    Local audit

    We review your profile, citations, reviews, local pages and competitors in the map pack.

  2. 2
    Step 02Weeks 2 to 4

    Profile and citation fixes

    Your Google Business Profile and core citations are cleaned up and optimized.

  3. 3
    Step 03Month 2 onward

    Local content and links

    Location pages and local links go live to build relevance and prominence.

  4. 4
    Step 04Every month

    Reviews and rank grid

    Review flow and grid tracking show progress across every neighborhood you serve.

Who it is for

Signs you need local SEO

Best fitHome service businesses that live on phone callsClinics, practices and firms serving a defined areaMulti-location brands with inconsistent listingsBusinesses losing map rankings to closer competitors
5signs checked

If two or more apply, this service pays for itself.

  • Your business does not appear in the Google map pack for core services
  • Competitors with fewer years in business show up above you locally
  • Your address or phone number differs across directories and listings
  • You serve several cities but have only one generic service page
  • Your review count has stalled and nobody asks customers for feedback
Comparison

Local SEO vs Google Ads

Local SEOCompounds over time
  • Cost modelOngoing work, no charge per click
  • SpeedBuilds over months as signals strengthen
  • DurabilityVisibility continues if work pauses for a while
  • TrustOrganic and map results earn clicks from skeptical searchers
Google AdsStops when spend stops
  • Cost modelYou pay for every click or call
  • SpeedCan show ads the same day
  • DurabilityVisibility stops when the budget runs out
  • TrustSome searchers skip results marked as sponsored
Pricing

How much does local SEO cost?

Local SEO is included in every plan at the depth your market needs.

Local

Single-location businesses

$799/ month
  • Google Business Profile optimization
  • Up to 10 tracked keywords
  • 4 optimized pages per month
  • Citation cleanup and building
  • Monthly report and call
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Growth

Growing businesses and multi-location brands

$1,499/ month
  • Everything in Local
  • Up to 30 tracked keywords
  • 8 optimized or new pages per month
  • Technical SEO fixes
  • Monthly link building
  • Live ranking dashboard
Get started

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Competitive markets and national brands

$2,999/ month
  • Everything in Growth
  • Up to 100 tracked keywords
  • 16 optimized or new pages per month
  • Digital PR campaign
  • Dedicated strategist
  • Quarterly roadmap workshop
Get started

Month to month after a 3 month onboarding. Compare all SEO packages

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