What decides who shows up on the map
Google says local results are based mainly on three things: relevance, distance and prominence. Relevance is how well your profile and site match the search. Distance is how far you are from the person searching, which you can't change. Prominence is how well known and well reviewed your business is, online and off.
Local SEO works on the two you can change. Every month I improve how clearly your profile and site say what you do and where, and I build the reviews, listings and local mentions that make Google trust you.
What I do each month
- Google Business Profile. Weekly posts and photos, accurate services and hours, answers to common questions.
- Reviews. A simple text-message review request for every finished job, and help replying to every review you get.
- Blog posts. Two posts a month built from your real jobs, photos and customer questions, so your site keeps growing.
- Listings. Your name, address and phone made consistent on Apple Maps, Bing, Yelp, the BBB and Nextdoor when we start.
- Reporting. Calls, form leads, map ranking across your service area, and what I'm doing next. One page, no jargon.
What I won't do
I don't buy reviews, write fake ones, or hide unhappy customers from review requests. That breaks Google's rules and the FTC's 2024 rule on fake reviews, and it can get a profile suspended. I also don't promise a #1 ranking. Nobody honest can. I'll tell you what's realistic for your category and location after the free check.
The Local SEO plan includes your website, because local SEO pays off fastest on a fast site with a page for every service. For law firms, medical practices and other highly competitive businesses, see the competitive markets plan on pricing.
Common questions
How long until I see results?
Profile and listing fixes can move map rankings within a few weeks. Steady gains from reviews and new pages usually show over three to six months. Competitive categories in Dallas take longer than a niche service in Allen.
Is there a contract?
Plans have a 12-month minimum, then continue month to month. Local SEO takes a few months to show, and the minimum gives the work a fair chance.
Do you guarantee rankings?
No. Google's results depend on things no one controls, including where each searcher is standing. I'll show you measured progress every month instead.
What if I already have a website?
The plan includes a new site built for local search. If you have a recent site you're happy with, tell me on the contact form and I'll quote SEO on its own.
