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Problem #02

Local SEO That Helps Small Businesses Get Found on Google

I improve your Google Business Profile, local landing pages, and trust signals so nearby customers can find your business more easily and choose you with more confidence.

Google Maps Top 3 90-Day Results Monthly Reporting
G plumber near me Maps All #1 You 1 ★★★★★ 4.9 (84) Call Now → 2 ★★★★ ☆ 4.1 (32) 3 ★★★★ ☆ 3.8 (18)
3×
More Local Calls
Top 3
Google Maps Position
90-Day
Visible Results
200+
Citations Built

Does This Sound Familiar?

Most local businesses come to me with at least three of these problems. If you recognise any of these, we need to talk.

Competitors rank above you on Google

You know you're better than them, but they show up first every time a local customer searches. Ranking means everything when customers rarely scroll past the top three.

You don't appear on Google Maps at all

The Google Maps pack (those top three local results) gets the lion's share of clicks and calls. If you're not in it, you're invisible to the highest-intent local buyers.

Your reviews are sparse or poor

Google uses your review volume and rating as a key ranking signal. A thin or low-rated profile quietly pushes you down the results page, costing you calls every day.

Your Google Business Profile is incomplete

Missing categories, wrong hours, no photos, no services listed — an incomplete profile signals to Google that your business isn't the best result to show local searchers.

You have no local backlinks or citations

Your competitors are listed in dozens of local directories and receive mentions from local websites. This authority gap makes it almost impossible to outrank them without fixing it.

Your NAP info is inconsistent across the web

Your business name, address, and phone number appear differently across directories and social profiles. This inconsistency confuses Google and actively suppresses your local rankings.

Everything Included in Your Local SEO Service

A comprehensive local SEO service with no hidden extras. Every item below is included from day one of your campaign.

Google Business Profile optimisation — every field, category, and photo
NAP citation building across 200+ directories and data aggregators
Review generation strategy to grow your star rating organically
On-page local SEO — titles, headings, meta tags, and location pages
Local keyword research targeting the terms your customers actually search
Competitor analysis — understanding exactly why they outrank you
Monthly rank tracking for your target keywords and map pack positions
Google Analytics 4 setup with local conversion goal tracking
LocalBusiness schema markup so Google understands your business perfectly
Bing Places listing setup and verification
Apple Maps listing setup so iPhone users can find you easily
Monthly performance report — rankings, traffic, calls, and next steps

How the Local SEO Process Works

Local SEO is a structured process, not a magic trick. Here is exactly what happens across your first 90 days and beyond.

1
Month 1 — Audit & Setup

Full Local SEO Audit & Foundation

I start with a thorough audit of your current Google Business Profile, website, existing citations, competitor rankings, and keyword landscape. Then I fix the foundations — correcting NAP inconsistencies, completing your GBP, installing analytics, and adding schema markup — so everything that follows is built on solid ground.

2
Month 2 — Optimise & Build

On-Page SEO & Citation Building

I optimise your website's on-page SEO for local search — rewriting title tags, meta descriptions, headings, and building out location-specific service pages where needed. Simultaneously I build out your citation profile across 200+ authoritative directories, and submit your listing to Bing Places and Apple Maps to cover all platforms where customers search.

3
Month 3 — Content & Reviews

Content Strategy & Review Growth

I implement a local content strategy — optimised Google Business posts, FAQ content, and service area pages — to build topical authority for your key phrases. I also deploy a proven review generation system to help you collect more five-star reviews systematically, strengthening both your rankings and your reputation.

4
Ongoing — Monitor & Report

Continuous Monitoring & Monthly Reports

Every month you receive a clear performance report covering your keyword rankings, map pack positions, search impressions, website traffic, and call volume trends. I monitor for ranking changes, algorithm updates, and new competitor activity — and proactively adjust the strategy to keep you climbing and maintain your position once you reach the top.

Investment

Three monthly retainer options depending on the size of your area and how aggressively you want to grow. All prices are monthly, no long-term contracts.

Starter
Local Starter
For sole traders and small businesses targeting one town or city with low to medium competition.
From £297 / month
GBP optimisation
Up to 50 citation builds
On-page SEO (up to 3 pages)
Monthly rank report
Review generation guide
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Premium
Local Authority
For multi-location businesses or those in highly competitive industries who need maximum reach and authority.
From £797 / month
Everything in Growth
Multiple locations covered
Local link building outreach
Weekly GBP posts & Q&A
Priority support + strategy call
Let's Talk

Results That Speak for Themselves

Real local businesses, real results. Here is what clients say after their local search presence is transformed.

We were buried on page three of Google and getting maybe two enquiries a week from online search. Within three months of working with Jayasanka we were in the Google Maps top three and our phone was ringing every single day. The difference has been night and day for our nursery.

RH
Rachel H.
Owner, Greenleaf Plant Nursery

I run a small cleaning company and couldn't figure out why I wasn't showing up when people searched locally. Jayasanka sorted my Google Business profile, built loads of citations, and got us a review strategy in place. We went from 11 reviews to 47 in two months and our bookings doubled. Absolutely worth every penny.

DK
Daniel K.
Director, Sparkle Cleaning Co.

We sell bespoke furniture and were relying entirely on word of mouth. A friend suggested trying local SEO and we found Jayasanka. The monthly reports make it so clear what's working and the results speak for themselves — we now get four or five new enquiries a week from Google alone. Incredible return on investment.

AM
Alice M.
Co-owner, Elmwood Furniture Studio

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you want to know about local SEO before you decide to invest in it.

Most clients see measurable improvements in Google Maps rankings and organic visibility within 60 to 90 days. The first month is largely foundational — fixing your GBP, building citations, and correcting on-page issues. By month two you will typically see initial ranking movement, and by month three the results compound noticeably. Local SEO is an ongoing investment, not a one-time fix, but 90 days is a realistic timeline for visible, meaningful results.
Your Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) is the listing that appears in Google Maps and in the local results panel when someone searches for businesses like yours. It shows your address, phone number, opening hours, photos, and reviews. It is the single most important asset for local search visibility — a fully optimised, well-reviewed profile is the fastest route into the Google Maps top three, which is where the majority of local clicks and calls go.
A citation is any mention of your business name, address, and phone number (NAP) on another website — think Yell, Yelp, Thomson Local, Trustpilot, and hundreds of industry-specific and general directories. Google uses these citations to verify that your business is legitimate and to determine your local authority. The more consistent, high-quality citations you have, the stronger your local ranking signal. Your competitors likely have significantly more citations than you right now, and closing that gap is a core part of what I do.
No ethical SEO professional can guarantee specific rankings — anyone who does is either misleading you or planning to use tactics that will eventually get your site penalised. What I can guarantee is that I use proven, white-hat local SEO practices that have consistently moved clients into the Google Maps top three. I track your progress transparently every month, and if something is not working as expected I adjust the strategy and tell you exactly why. The goal is sustainable, long-term visibility — not a short-lived spike.
You can see some improvement in Google Maps rankings without a website — by optimising your Google Business Profile and building citations alone — but having a website significantly amplifies the results. A well-optimised website gives Google far more signals to work with and allows you to rank for a much wider range of local keywords beyond just your business name. If you do not have a website yet, I can help with that too — website design is one of my core services and pairs perfectly with a local SEO campaign.

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