Nearly half of all Google searches have local intent.
People looking for services in their area are ready to act, and most visit a business within 24
hours. If your business doesn't appear in those results, customers go to competitors who do.
Pravda SEO has helped over 700 local businesses improve their visibility in Google's local search
results and Google Maps. Our local SEO company focuses on strategies that drive phone calls, foot
traffic, and revenue.
You offer great services. Your customers are happy. But people searching online find your competitors instead.
The local pack is the map section at the top of Google search results. Three businesses appear there and get the majority of clicks. If you're not one of them, you're losing customers.
Learn about Google's local pack →An incomplete GBP profile limits your visibility. Categories, photos, hours, services, and regular posts all influence how Google ranks you against competitors.
Fix incomplete GBP profile →Your name, address, and phone number appear on dozens of websites. Variations create confusion for customers and search engines. Google treats consistency as a trust signal.
Ensure Consistent citations →Reviews influence both rankings and customer decisions. Businesses with more positive reviews rank higher. A thin review profile puts you at a disadvantage.
Build your review profile →Searches containing "near me" signal high purchase intent. These customers are ready to buy now, and optimized businesses capture them first.
Target Searches containing "near me" →People searching for local businesses are ready to act. Research shows 76% of people who search for something nearby visit a business within 24 hours, and 28% of those searches result in a purchase.
Appearing in Google's local pack generates significantly more visibility than standard listings. The map placement, star ratings, and quick-access buttons make these results highly actionable.
Local voice searches have increased as people ask their phones to find nearby services. Optimizing for local search positions your business to capture this traffic.
Pravda SEO provides comprehensive local search optimization for businesses of all sizes.
Your Google Business Profile is the foundation of local SEO. We handle profile setup, verification, and ongoing optimization including category selection, photo uploads, weekly Google Posts, and Q&A management.
Citations are mentions of your business information across the internet. Consistent citations strengthen your local search presence. We handle NAP audits, submissions to directories like Yelp and BBB, industry-specific listings, and data aggregator distribution.
Online reviews directly influence rankings and customer decisions. We help build your review profile through generation strategy, platform monitoring, professional responses, and website review widgets.
Ranking for the right keywords requires research and implementation. We cover local keyword mapping, geographic optimization, service area pages, schema markup, and NAP consistency.
Links from local and industry websites strengthen your authority. We build relationships through local directories, Chamber of Commerce connections, community involvement, and industry outreach.
Businesses with multiple locations need individual attention for each property. We develop location-specific pages, optimize separate profiles, and manage citations at scale. Local SEO for multiple locations requires systems we've built over years of franchise work.
We start with a full audit of your current local search presence, including your Google Business Profile, citations, website, reviews, and competitor landscape. You'll receive a detailed report showing where you stand and what needs attention first.
We optimize your GBP, clean up inconsistent citations, build new directory listings, and make technical updates to your website. Most clients see initial ranking improvements during this phase.
Local SEO isn't a one-time project. We continue building citations, monitoring your review profile, tracking competitor movements, and making adjustments based on what's working. Monthly reports show ranking changes, traffic patterns, and calls generated.
You'll have a dedicated point of contact and regular check-ins. We explain what we're doing and why, without burying you in technical jargon.
We've helped businesses across dozens of industries improve their local rankings. Each required a different approach based on how their customers search. We work with:
Local SEO for contractors, plumbers, electricians, HVAC companies, and roofers. These businesses compete for "near me" searches and emergency calls.
Dentists, chiropractors, and physicians need local visibility to attract patients.
Law firms compete intensely for local search visibility in practice area and location searches.
Local SEO for restaurants depends heavily on Google Maps SEO and reviews.
Brick-and-mortar retailers need visibility to drive foot traffic.
Accountants, financial advisors, and real estate agents benefit from targeted local SEO for small business markets.
Download our comprehensive guide to boost your local search rankings
Local SEO optimizes your online presence to attract customers from specific geographic areas. It focuses on Google's local pack, Google Maps, and organic results for location-based queries through Google Business Profile optimization, citations, reviews, and website work.
Google ranks local businesses based on relevance, distance, and prominence. Local SEO improves these ranking factors through profile optimization, consistent citations, positive reviews, and location-specific website content.
Organic SEO targets search results regardless of location. Local SEO targets geographic areas and emphasizes Google Business Profile, citations, and proximity. Most businesses benefit from both.
Most businesses see improvements within 60 to 90 days, with significant results over 4 to 6 months. Google Business Profile changes show faster results than citation work.
You can handle basics like claiming your Google Business Profile and responding to reviews. But competitive markets and technical work usually require professional help. Many business owners start DIY and bring in SEO services when they hit a plateau.
Search engines consider review quantity, rating, and recency. More positive recent reviews lead to higher rankings and more customers.
Local SEO for service area businesses works well. Google Business Profile allows you to define service areas, and we optimize for searches in those regions.
Having a location helps, but service area businesses without customer-facing addresses can still benefit through service area settings in Google Business Profile.
Your competitors are capturing customers who should find you. Every day without strong local visibility means missed opportunities. Pravda SEO helps local businesses control their geographic markets. We have the experience and systems to improve your rankings and drive more customers.