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Local SEO and Google Maps Optimization Services

Our local SEO agency team has over a decade of executing successful local SEO and Google Maps SEO campaigns that help businesses reach local customers.

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Stop buying cheap local SEO packages that promise rankings but hurt your business. Our local SEO agency helps you focus on the strategies that build your local brand instead of only focusing on Google rankings; when you do this, beating your competition within the local search results becomes easier.

Local SEO Challenges We Solve

Our local SEO specialists execute Google Business Profile optimization, local citation building, review management, and local link building to rank your website in the local map pack and organic search results.

Common challenges we help businesses overcome:

  • Invisible in the local pack — Your business doesn’t appear in Google’s 3-pack map results for relevant “near me” searches
  • Inconsistent business information — NAP (Name, Address, Phone) inconsistencies across directories confuse search engines and customers
  • Few or negative reviews — Competitors have more reviews with higher ratings, making them the obvious choice
  • Declining local rankings — Algorithm updates or competitor activity has pushed you down in local search results
  • Low conversion rates — You get traffic but visitors don’t convert into phone calls, form submissions, or store visits
  • No local content strategy — Your website lacks location pages, local keywords, and geo-targeted content
  • Unoptimized Google Business Profile — Missing photos, incomplete information, and no posts reduce your visibility
  • Poor mobile experience — Your site isn’t optimized for the mobile devices most local searchers use
  • No review generation system — Reviews trickle in randomly instead of consistently building your reputation
  • Can’t track local SEO ROI — You don’t know which local marketing efforts drive actual revenue

If these challenges sound familiar, our local SEO services can help you dominate local search and turn nearby searchers into loyal customers.

Need Help? Contact Us Today.

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What Is Local SEO?

Local SEO (Local Search Engine Optimization) is the process of optimizing your online presence to attract more customers from relevant local searches on Google and other search engines.

When someone searches “plumber near me” or “best coffee shop in [city],” Google uses local ranking factors to determine which businesses appear in the local pack (the map section with 3 business listings) and local organic results.

Google’s Three Local Ranking Factors:

  • Relevance— How well your business profile matches the search query
  • Distance/Proximity— How close your business is to the searcher
  • Prominence— How well-known and trusted your business is online

Our Local SEO approach to your Google Maps SEO

The team of experts at our local SEO agency helps local companies build their brand in the local community and overcome many challenges small and local businesses face by helping them manage their local SEO.

Our Local SEO process includes:

1. Business Goal Review
2. Measurement Strategy
3. Technical SEO Audit
4. Website Design Audit
5. Local Listings Audit

6. Local Content Audit
7. Local Competitive Audit
8. Link and Citation Audit
9. SEO Report and Plan
10. Monthly Consulting

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Our Local SEO Services

We provide comprehensive local search optimization services designed to improve your visibility in the local pack, drive more qualified leads, and increase your ROI from local search.

Google Business Profile Optimization

  • Complete profile setup and verification
  • Business category and attribute optimization
  • Service and product listings
  • Photo and video optimization with geotagging
  • Google Posts for promotions and events
  • Q&A monitoring and management
  • Profile monitoring and spam protection

Local On-Page SEO

  • Local keyword research and targeting
  • Title tags with geo-modifiers
  • Local business schema markup
  • NAP placement optimization
  • Embedded Google Maps
  • Mobile optimization
  • Click-to-call functionality

Local Citation Building & Management

  • Audit of existing citations for accuracy
  • NAP consistency correction
  • 40+ high-value directory submissions
  • Industry-specific directory submissions
  • Data aggregator submissions
  • Ongoing citation monitoring
  • Duplicate listing suppression

Location Page Development

  • Individual pages for each location
  • Unique, locally-relevant content
  • Location-specific testimonials
  • Area-specific service descriptions
  • Embedded maps and schema markup
  • Conversion-optimized CTAs
  • Scalable multi-location strategies

Review Generation & Management

  • Review acquisition strategy
  • Automated review request systems
  • Multi-platform review monitoring
  • Review response templates
  • Negative review response strategy
  • Reputation monitoring and alerts
  • Competitor review analysis

Local Link Building

  • Local business association links
  • Chamber of commerce links
  • Local news and media outreach
  • Guest posting on local blogs
  • Sponsorship opportunities
  • Competitor backlink analysis
  • Community involvement links
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What you can expect from our local SEO services

Local SEO optimizes a business’s online presence in local search results. Investing in local SEO delivers measurable business results:

  • Appear in Google’s local 3-pack for relevant searches
  • Rank higher in Google Maps results
  • Show up for “near me” and geo-modified searches
  • More phone calls and direction requests
  • Higher conversion rates from local search traffic
  • Lower cost per lead compared to paid advertising
  • More positive reviews build trust
  • Outrank competitors in local search results
  • Increased foot traffic into your business
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Transforming a Specialized Construction Company into a Lead Generation Machine

Description: DeVooght House Lifters is a specialized construction company that provides house lifting, house moving, and foundation repair services. They help homeowners elevate their homes for flood protection, foundation repairs, and property relocation throughout their service area.

Industry: Construction / House Lifting Services

Type: Small Business

Challenge: DeVooght House Lifters needed to improve their online presence and generate more qualified leads. Their existing website wasn’t performing well in search engines, and they weren’t seeing the traffic or leads they needed to grow their specialized house lifting business.

Approach: Emulent conducted a complete website redesign focused on improving search visibility and lead generation. The team implemented:

  • Full website redesign
  • SEO optimization strategy
  • Conversion-focused design elements
  • Ongoing digital presence management

Bill and the team are extremely responsive and easy to work with.

They made the website redesign process easy and have measurably improved our company’s online presence. We have seen a 120% increase in qualified leads, and a 200% increase in Google organic traffic.

Deanna DeVooght

Owner, DeVooght House Lifters

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Local SEO FAQs

How long does local SEO take to show results?

Most businesses see initial improvements within 30-60 days, with significant ranking improvements within 3-6 months. Factors affecting timeline include your current online presence, competition level, and how quickly optimizations are implemented.

Can you help businesses with multiple locations?

Yes. We specialize in multi-location local SEO, creating scalable strategies that optimize each location’s Google Business Profile, build location-specific landing pages, and manage citations and reviews across your entire footprint.

How do you track local SEO ROI?

We track local pack rankings, organic local rankings, Google Business Profile insights (views, calls, direction requests, website clicks), website traffic from local searches, and lead generation.

What directories do you submit citations to?

We submit to 40+ directories including Google Business Profile, Bing Places, Apple Maps, Yelp, Yellow Pages, BBB, Facebook, and industry-specific directories relevant to your business.

Can you fix duplicate listings and wrong business info?

Yes. We identify duplicate listings, verify ownership, and work with Google to suppress or remove duplicates while protecting your legitimate listing and correcting NAP inconsistencies.

How does local SEO pricing work?

Our local SEO pricing varies based on the number of locations, competition level, and scope of services needed. We offer customized packages rather than one-size-fits-all pricing. Contact us for a free consultation.