SEO and Local Citations
Get Found on Google Before Your Competitors Do
When people need what you sell, they search on Google and call one of the first businesses they see. We help make sure that's you. Over 90% of our clients begin ranking within 60 to 90 days, while most competitors take 6 months or more.
What Is SEO, and Why Should You Care?
SEO stands for search engine optimization. That's a fancy way of saying: the work that helps your business show up when people search on Google.
Think about the last time you needed a plumber, a hair stylist or a place to eat. You searched on Google, looked at the first few results and picked one. You probably never went to page 2. Almost nobody does.
That means if your business isn't near the top, those customers are calling someone else, every single day, and you never even know they were looking.
Google Is a Careful Judge. Here's What It Asks.
A brand-new website is invisible until Google trusts it. Before Google recommends any business, it looks for answers to four questions. SEO is how we make sure the answer is always "yes."
- Is this business experienced? Does the website show real work, real services and real history?
- Does it know what it's talking about? Does it clearly explain each service people are searching for?
- Do others vouch for it? Is the business listed and mentioned on other trusted websites? (This is where local citations come in.)
- Can people trust it? Is it secure, easy to use on a phone and easy to contact?
What We Do Every Month to Move You Up
Every one of these answers one of Google's four questions with a confident "yes." Real work, every month, focused on one goal: getting more local customers to find and call you.
Google Maps Listing
We set up and fine-tune your Google Business Profile, the listing that shows up on Google Maps, so you appear when people nearby search.
Local Citations
We list your business on up to 250 trusted online directories and fix any wrong or outdated listings.
Trusted Links
We earn mentions and links from other reputable websites, which act like votes of confidence for your business.
Fresh Content
We add helpful new content to your website that answers what your customers are searching for.
Search Word Tune-Ups
We make sure every page uses the exact words your customers type into Google.
Steady Progress
We keep track of where you show up and keep pushing you higher, month after month.
The Secret Weapon Most Businesses Never Use
A local citation is any place online that lists your business name, address and phone number. Think Yelp, Bing, Apple Maps, the Better Business Bureau, Yellow Pages, Nextdoor and many more. We can get your business listed on up to 250 of them.
Here's why that's a big deal: Google uses these listings to double-check your business. Every time Google finds your business listed the same way on a trusted website, it's like another person vouching for you.
Think of it like a job interview. If one person tells the hiring manager you're great, that's nice. If fifty trusted people all say the exact same great things about you, you get the job. Citations are those references, and Google is the hiring manager. Now imagine having up to 250 trusted websites all vouching for your business.
✕ When your listings don't match
- YelpJoe's Plumbing, 12 Oak St, (555) 010-1111
- FacebookJoes Plumbing LLC, 12 Oak Street Suite B, (555) 010-2222
- Old directoryJoe's Plumbing Co, 88 Pine Ave (old address), disconnected number
Google sees three different businesses and gets confused. A confused Google doesn't recommend you. Worse, customers call old numbers and drive to old addresses, and those jobs are lost.
✓ When every listing matches
- YelpJoe's Plumbing, 12 Oak St, (555) 010-1111
- FacebookJoe's Plumbing, 12 Oak St, (555) 010-1111
- Apple MapsJoe's Plumbing, 12 Oak St, (555) 010-1111
Google sees the same trusted information everywhere and gains confidence that you're real, local and reliable. That confidence helps push you higher, especially on Google Maps.
Why Local Citations Are So Powerful
Few things give a local business more lasting value for the effort.
Google Trusts You More
Matching listings across trusted websites prove you're a real, established business, one of the strongest signals for local rankings.
Climb Higher on Google Maps
The map results at the top of a "near me" search are where many local customers decide who to call. Citations are a big part of getting there.
Found in More Places
Customers don't only use Google. They check Yelp, Apple Maps, Bing and Nextdoor too. Every listing is another door to your business.
Stop Losing Calls
Old phone numbers and wrong addresses quietly send customers away. We find and fix them so every call reaches you.
Beat Competitors Who Skip It
Most small businesses never do this. Doing it right gives you an edge they don't even know they're missing.
Value That Keeps Working
Once your listings are built, they keep working for you month after month, sending trust signals to Google and customers to your door.
Online directories where we can list your business
Including the biggest names below, plus local and industry-specific directories most businesses never even hear about.
- Google Business Profile
- Yelp
- Bing Places
- Apple Maps
- Better Business Bureau
- Yellow Pages
- Nextdoor
- Angi
- Foursquare
- MapQuest
- Manta
- Superpages
- Hotfrog
- Chamber of Commerce
- Industry directories
Plus directories made just for your industry, like ones for contractors, medical providers, restaurants, lawyers and more. Every listing is built with your exact business name, address and phone number, so Google sees the same trusted information everywhere.
Start Ranking in Months, Not Half a Year
Many SEO companies ask you to wait 6 months or more before you see anything. Over 90% of our clients begin ranking within 60 to 90 days.
Monthly SEO and Local Citations
One flat monthly rate. No long contracts. Cancel anytime. Your first month is FREE when you choose our Growth or Authority website package.
- Google Maps listing set up and improved
- Local citations on up to 250 online directories, built and kept accurate
- Trusted links, fresh content and search word tune-ups
- Steady progress, month after month
Only need local citations? Have us call you and we'll put together a citations-only plan.
SEO Questions, Answered
What is SEO?
SEO stands for search engine optimization. In plain English, it's the work that helps your business show up when people search on Google. Better SEO means more people find you instead of your competitors.
How long does SEO take to work?
Over 90% of our clients begin ranking within 60 to 90 days. Many SEO companies take 6 months or more. SEO keeps building over time, so the longer it runs, the stronger your results usually become.
What does "page 1 of Google" mean?
When someone searches on Google, the first page of results gets almost all of the clicks. Very few people ever look at page 2. Being on page 1 means customers can actually find you.
What exactly is a local citation?
It's any listing of your business name, address and phone number on another website, like Yelp, Bing, Apple Maps or the Better Business Bureau. Google uses these listings to confirm your business is real and trustworthy.
Can you guarantee I'll be #1 on Google?
No honest company can promise a specific spot, because Google makes the final decision. What we can tell you is that over 90% of our clients begin ranking within 60 to 90 days, and we work every month to keep you climbing.
Do I need a new website for SEO to work?
Not always. We can work with the website you have. But if your current site is outdated or hard to use on a phone, a new website or a redesign will help your SEO work much faster.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. There are no long contracts. You can cancel your monthly SEO whenever you like.
Ready to Be Found First?
Start your monthly SEO today, or call or text Jason with any questions.