Local SEO
Local SEO Consultant for Service Firms
If clients find you on Google Maps, local SEO decides whether they find you or the firm down the road.
Google's three local signals
Source: Google Business Profile Help.
Why the map listings matter
The three map listings sit above the regular results on most local searches, and they have their own ranking system: relevance, distance and prominence.
That system is Google's own description of local ranking. It means a firm can rank well in the regular results and still be missing from the map, or the other way round.
Where you rank as the searcher moves
We map your ranking square by square across your area and show who wins where.
A single rank check from one spot hides most of the picture. The map shows where you're strong, where a competitor takes over, and where to work next.
Business Profile, reviews and the page it links to
These are the three things you control that feed the map ranking, and we work on all three.
Business Profile
The right categories, services, areas, hours and photos, kept current.
Reviews
A steady routine for asking every happy client, and a reply to every review.
The landing page
The page your profile links to, written for the services and area you want to win.
How much should I pay for local SEO?
Local SEO is part of Engine Fix at $799 a month. There's no separate local fee.
After Fix, Engine Care from $499 a month keeps the profile, reviews and pages maintained. See pricing.
Is doing local SEO worth it?
If your clients come from a defined area and search before they call, yes: the map listings are often the first thing they see.
If you serve clients nationally or online only, national pages matter more. The audit tells you which applies to you.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to what buyers ask before hiring.
Is SEO dead now with AI?
No. Local searches still show the map listings, and AI answers about local firms often draw on the same profiles and reviews.
How much does an SEO consultant cost?
Ours is $799 a month during Engine Fix and from $499 a month during Engine Care, with local work included in both.
Do I need an office to rank in the map?
You need a real address or a defined service area that meets Google's Business Profile rules. We check this first.
Free SEO Audit
Start with a free audit
See what is wrong, how much it matters and what it is costing you. Valued at $4,000, and the findings are yours either way.