Local SEO & AI Search
When someone in your area searches for what you do, whether on Google, on Maps, or by asking an AI, you should be the first name they see. Not your competitor.
starting at $1,200 · see full pricing ↓ See What's Included
What This Is
Most local service businesses are invisible online. Not because they're bad at their job, but because nobody set up their Google presence correctly. We fix that. Google Business Profile setup, Maps optimization, local keyword targeting, and a review strategy that compounds over time. And because search is changing, we build for where it's going: AI assistants like ChatGPT and Google's AI Overviews now answer a huge share of 'who should I call' questions, and they pull those answers from your Google profile, your reviews, and your website. We make sure what they find is you. More calls, more booked weeks.
Key Benefits
- Show up on Google Maps when locals search for your trade
- Rank for 'near me' and city-specific searches
- Get recommended in AI answers (ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity)
- Verified, complete Google Business Profile that builds trust
- Review strategy that generates steady 5-star feedback
- Consistent business info across all local directories
- Monthly reporting so you can see exactly what's working
How It Works
Audit Your Current Presence
We check what Google knows about your business right now: profile completeness, existing reviews, directory listings, and where competitors are outranking you.
Set Up & Optimize
We build or clean up your Google Business Profile: photos, services, hours, description, categories, service area. Everything Google needs to show you first.
Build Local Signals
Consistent NAP (name, address, phone) across Yelp, Apple Maps, Bing, and 40+ directories. These signals tell Google you're a legitimate local business.
Review Strategy & Reporting
We give you a simple system for asking happy customers to leave reviews. Then monthly reports show rankings, calls generated, and profile views.
Why Local SEO Pays Off
Google Maps is where local buying decisions happen. Over 80% of local searches result in a phone call or visit within 24 hours. If your business isn't showing up in the top 3 results on Maps, you're handing those jobs to whoever is. And the game is shifting: AI-generated answers now appear on most local service searches, and more people are skipping search entirely and just asking ChatGPT who to hire. The signals that win there (a complete Google profile, steady reviews, a site AI can actually read) are exactly what we build. Local SEO compounds: every review, every citation, every optimized photo builds on the last. The businesses that started a year ago are winning today.
What You Get
Google Business Profile Setup
Complete, verified, fully optimized profile. The right categories, accurate service area, professional photos, and a description that actually sells what you do.
Google Maps Ranking
Targeted optimization for Maps placement in your service area. We focus on the keywords your customers actually type, not generic terms.
"Near Me" Search Visibility
Local intent searches are the highest-converting traffic on the internet. Someone searching 'electrician near me' is ready to hire today. We get you in front of them.
Review Generation Strategy
A simple, repeatable process for asking satisfied customers to leave Google reviews. More reviews = higher rankings = more calls. We set up the system; you collect the reviews.
Local Directory Citations
Consistent business info across 40+ directories including Yelp, Apple Maps, Bing Places, and industry-specific sites. Consistency is a trust signal both Google and AI systems reward.
AI Search Readiness (AEO)
Answer Engine Optimization: structured data that gives AI systems clean, machine-readable facts about your business, crawler access configured for AI search bots, and fast pages AI can actually read. Sites set up this way get cited significantly more often in AI answers.
AI Visibility Checks
We ask ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google's AI the questions your customers actually ask, like 'best plumber in [your city]' or 'who should I call for [problem]', then fix whatever's keeping you out of the answer.
Monthly Reporting
Plain-English monthly reports: how many people found your profile, how many called, which keywords you're ranking for, and what we're doing next.
Simple, Honest Pricing
Local SEO & AI Search Setup
$1,200
starting at · one-time
Google Business Profile setup & optimization · 40+ directory citations · schema markup & AEO readiness · AI-visibility baseline audit
For comparison: agencies charge $900–$2,800 per month for local SEO retainers, and AEO specialists charge $1,500+/month for the AI-search side alone.
Bundle with a new website: $3,400 total. Or the Full System (site, visibility setup, and 3 months of content) for $5,500.
Multi-location business or bigger footprint? Scoped and quoted individually. Get in touch.
Common Challenges We Solve
You're invisible when people search locally
If you're not in the Google Maps 'local pack' (the top 3), most searchers never see you. We get you into that box.
Your Google profile is incomplete or outdated
Wrong hours, missing photos, unclaimed profile. They all hurt your ranking and lose you customers before they even call.
Competitors have more reviews than you
Reviews are the single biggest local ranking factor after proximity. We'll help you build a steady stream of them without it feeling awkward.
You don't know if any of this is working
We send plain monthly reports with real numbers: profile views, calls generated, ranking movement. No vanity metrics, no smoke and mirrors.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to see results on Google Maps?
Most clients see meaningful ranking improvements within 60–90 days. Profile optimization and citation building show results faster than content-based SEO. Full momentum builds over 3–6 months.
Do I need a physical address to use Google Business Profile?
No. Service-area businesses (plumbers, contractors, mobile services) can hide their home address and set a service area instead. Google fully supports this model.
What if I already have a Google Business Profile?
Great, we'll optimize what you have. We audit it, fix any issues, add missing information, and set it up to rank. Many existing profiles are 40–50% complete at most.
Can you help me respond to negative reviews?
Yes. We give you templates and guidance for responding professionally to any review, positive or negative. How you respond publicly matters to future customers.
What is AI search optimization (AEO), and do I actually need it?
More and more people skip Google and ask ChatGPT or get an AI-generated answer at the top of their search. AI answers now show up on most local service queries. The industry calls optimizing for this AEO: Answer Engine Optimization. AI systems recommend businesses based on your Google Business Profile, your reviews, your directory presence, and whether your website is structured so they can read it. We set all of that up as part of this service, so as search shifts toward AI, you're already positioned instead of playing catch-up.
Is AI visibility a one-time setup?
The foundation is. But AI answers heavily favor what's recent. Roughly half of what AI systems cite is less than three months old, and new content gets picked up in about a week. The setup gets you eligible; staying recommended takes fresh reviews and content over time. That ongoing side is our Content & Social service, and there's currently no way to pay your way into AI answers. Organic presence is the only door in, which is why starting early is an advantage.
Is this a one-time service or ongoing?
We offer both. The initial setup is a one-time project. Ongoing local SEO (continued ranking improvement, monthly reporting, review monitoring) is a separate monthly engagement.