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Google Maps Dominance

Be the First Name They See When They Search.

Local SEO for tradies and service businesses. We build your presence across Google Maps, local search results and industry directories so you dominate the suburbs you actually service.

Your Customers Are Searching Right Now

When someone in your area types "electrician near me" or "plumber Sunshine Coast", Google shows them three results in the local map pack. Those three businesses get the vast majority of clicks. Everyone else might as well not exist.

If your business is not in that top three, you are losing jobs to competitors who might not even be better at the trade. They just show up first. Local SEO is how you take that position and hold it.

What Local SEO Actually Involves

Google Business Profile optimisation. Your GBP is the single most important ranking factor for local search. We optimise every field: business categories, service descriptions, service area, attributes, photos, Q&A, and posting schedule. Most businesses fill in the basics and stop. We go further.

Keyword research and strategy. We identify the exact terms your customers use when searching for your services in your area. "Plumber Caloundra" is different from "emergency plumber Maroochydore". We build a strategy that targets the searches most likely to convert, not just the ones with the highest volume.

On-page SEO. Your website needs to tell Google exactly what you do and where you do it. We optimise title tags, meta descriptions, heading structure, content and schema markup for every location and service you want to rank for.

Local citation building. Citations are mentions of your business name, address and phone number across the web. Directories like Yellow Pages, TrueLocal, Yelp, Hotfrog and industry-specific platforms. We build and clean up citations to ensure consistency, which is a core ranking signal for Google.

Review generation strategy. Google reviews directly impact your ranking and your click-through rate. We set up systems that make it easy for happy clients to leave reviews at the right moment. No fake reviews. No incentivised reviews. Real feedback from real clients.

Competitor monitoring. We track what your top-ranking competitors are doing: their review count, their citation profile, their content strategy. We identify gaps and opportunities so you can outmanoeuvre them systematically rather than guessing.

How We Report

Weekly ranking reports showing exactly where you sit for your target keywords. No jargon. No vanity metrics. You will see your position in Google Maps and organic search for every keyword we are targeting. If rankings go up, you see it. If they drop, we explain why and what we are doing about it.

Local SEO Packages

Foundation
  • Google Business Profile Optimisation
  • Keyword Research and Strategy
  • On-Page SEO for Location Keywords
  • Local Citation Building
  • Google Analytics and Search Console
  • Monthly Ranking Report
  • No Lock-In Contract
$349/week
+ $990 Setup
No lock-in. Cancel with 14 days notice.
Billed weekly. All prices excluding GST.
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Growth
  • Everything in Foundation
  • Review Generation Strategy
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Website Speed Optimisation
  • Monthly Content Creation
  • Weekly Ranking Updates
$579/week
+ $1,490 Setup
No lock-in. Cancel with 14 days notice.
Billed weekly. All prices excluding GST.
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Dominate
  • Everything in Growth
  • Advanced Technical SEO Audit
  • Multi-Location Targeting
  • Link Building Campaign
  • Conversion Rate Optimisation
  • Priority Support
$919/week
+ $1,990 Setup
No lock-in. Cancel with 14 days notice.
Billed weekly. All prices excluding GST.
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FAQ

Local SEO Questions

How long does local SEO take to show results?

Most businesses see measurable ranking improvements within 8 to 12 weeks. Some competitive markets take longer. We set clear targets, track weekly and report progress so there are no surprises.

What is the difference between SEO and local SEO?

Traditional SEO targets national or global rankings. Local SEO focuses on appearing in Google Maps, the local pack and location-specific search results. For tradies and service businesses that serve a specific area, local SEO delivers the highest quality leads.

Do I need a website for local SEO?

A Google Business Profile alone can rank in Maps, but a website significantly strengthens your overall local presence. It gives Google more content to index and gives potential clients a place to learn about your services and make contact.

What is included in the monthly fee?

Google Business Profile optimisation, keyword research, on-page SEO, citation building, review strategy, competitor monitoring and regular ranking reports. The exact scope depends on your package tier.

Accelerate Your Results

Local SEO builds long-term visibility. Pair it with Meta Ads for immediate lead flow while your rankings climb, or add a Conversion Website to maximise the traffic you earn.

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