LOCAL SEARCH SERVICES
Do you wish you had the time (and knowledge) to do what needs to be done to increase your rank on Google?
We are your local partner that will help you succeed!
Increase your local search visibility with an optimized
Google My Business listing!
WHILE YOU ARE RUNNING YOUR BUSINESS, WE WILL:
CLAIM, VERIFY, & SETUP YOUR LISTING
We will claim, verify, and completely setup your Google My Business listing, leaving no stone unturned!
OPTIMIZE YOUR CONTENT
We will make sure your listing content clearly speaks to those searching for what you have to offer!
CONTINUALLY PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS*
Your listing will never get stale as we continually add relevant posts with custom designed eye-catching graphics and headlines!
RESPOND TO REVIEWS & QUESTIONS*
We will monitor reviews and any questions about your business and be your voice. By responding to every comment (pro or con) in a timely and professional manner, your credibility will remain intact.
TRACK ANALYTICS*
We'll track your analytics and send reports to you so you can see what’s working for you and what can be improved.
MONITOR SUGGESTED EDITS*
Unfortunately, anyone can suggest an edit to your listing. We'll be alerted to any changes in your listing and quickly make sure your business information stays accurate!
* As part of a monthly service plan.
The number one question we get asked shortly after a new website goes live is “when will my website show up on Google?“
While there are many factors that determine when your site will be visible and where it will rank, if you don’t also have a local search strategy in place, you are seriously missing the boat!
Why a Google My Business Listing?
If you want to rank higher on Google local search pages, it only makes sense to go straight to the source and use their tools! Google’s main objective is to serve up a great user experience for website visitors. Using their local listing service, Google My Business (GMB), can help to bump your business up the SERPs (search engine results pages). Your business will be mapped locally and display a complete at-a-glance listing of your contact info and offerings. But, it’s even more than that! You can add posts regularly promoting your products, services, events, specials, and more – right on the main Google search page. A well-managed online GMB listing is a great place for people to leave reviews and ask questions about your business, and that interaction helps to create trust and credibility.
Although you could set up your own GMB listing, do you really have the time to stay on top of everything on a regular basis? Do you have the experience to creatively craft your content for how people are searching? Can you create well-designed image posts that draw people in? If not, you won’t see significant results.
We have been providing design services and developing solid websites for over 10 years. Within the last year a GMB listing has become one of the main tools for local search optimization and, in addition to a website built for search engines, MUST be a part of your overall online strategy! So, if you’re ready to work smarter, not harder and help your local search rank, check out our packages below and get started with your initial optimized listing setup. (Even if you choose not to continue with a monthly plan, getting your listing setup correctly for search will be a huge improvement!)
Google My Business (GMB) Setup & Service Plans
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GMB Listing
Review & Optimization
or Initial Setup
$ 299
One Time
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Create GMB Account
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Claim, Verify, Setup Listing
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Optimize All Content for Search
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Add Logo
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Create Profile & Cover Images
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Add up to 5 Images to Listing
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BONUS* Review Link
PURCHASE
*BONUS: We will send you a unique Google Review link that you can send out to your clients. This will help you to get more reviews added to your listing! Reviews add trust and can help increase your rank.
Good
GMB
2x Month
Publishing Plan
No Monitoring
$ 55
Month
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2 Custom Designed Posts/month
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Optimize Post Content for Search
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Report Every 30 Days
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Review Monitoring
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Reputation Management
6-month or 12-month contract.
Must purchase GMB Listing Review & Setup.
Monthly billing will begin after listing is setup.
Must purchase GMB Listing Review & Setup.
Monthly billing will begin after listing is setup.
Better
GMB
2x Month
Publishing Plan
+ Monitoring
$ 125
Month
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2 Custom Designed Posts/month
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Optimize Post Content for Search
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Report Every 30 Days
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Review Monitoring
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Reputation Management
6-month or 12-month contract.
Must purchase GMB Listing Review & Setup.
Monthly billing will begin after listing is setup.
5% discount when full term paid in advance.
Must purchase GMB Listing Review & Setup.
Monthly billing will begin after listing is setup.
5% discount when full term paid in advance.
most popular
Ninja!
GMB
WEEKLY
Publishing Plan
+ Monitoring
$ 250
Month
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1 Custom Designed Post/week
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Optimize Post Content for Search
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Report Every 30 Days
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Review Monitoring
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Reputation Management
6-month or 12-month contract.
Must purchase GMB Listing Review & Setup.
Monthly billing will begin after listing is setup.
5% discount when full term paid in advance.
Must purchase GMB Listing Review & Setup.
Monthly billing will begin after listing is setup.
5% discount when full term paid in advance.
Here is a visual explanation as to why GMB is so important!
Local Search Strategy - Optimized Listing
For this example, I’m using my own business.
IMAGE 1: When you type in “Kalamazoo Web Design” you see organic search results to the left and the Google My Business listing to the right. The Google listing stands out with the images, service area, call-to-action buttons, reviews, etc. Almost everything someone would need to know at-a-glance.
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IMAGE 2: A closer look at my optimized listing.
IMAGE 3: A closer look at the post I published that went live immediately. These posts stay visible on your listing for 7 days and are then added to an archived list. Viewers simply click a link to view your past posts.
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No Local Search Strategy
This example is my friend’s business. She has never had a website and has a full client list. She has been in business over 20 years. For some people, an online presence isn’t absolutely necessary! But, this is a good example of what you see when you are not in control of your listing.
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- There is a button for directions, but Google just put this there based on the address. This will take you to a greenhouse with no office hours.
- Since her business is not running from that address, that should not be listed in the listing. She could instead choose to list a service area instead of an address.
- The listing has not been claimed by her as you can see by the “Own this business” link. Anyone could go in and claim it or suggest an edit!
- There are no hours.
- There is no website or even a link to a Facebook page.
This was solely for an example. We are taking control of this listing!
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Now you can see the difference between a fully optimized listing of which you have total control vs. a listing that Google auto populates.
Which one would you trust the most?
The truth is, if someone Googles your business name and city, they can find you pretty easily. Whether your listing is credible is up to you (or us, if we partner with you). Our expertise is in getting you to rank higher for search terms for your business. That means finding your business and your website before actually knowing your business name! (AKA organic search.) And this is what people mean when they say they want to get found on Google and rank higher. We can help with that.
We used to tell clients to make sure to claim their Google My Business listing to help them rank better. However, what we have come to realize is that our clients need to run their business and can’t dedicate the time needed to set up the listing, keep it fresh, monitor it and interact. Or, they quickly set up the listing, miss multiple key factors, then leave it to sit and get stagnate. A successful search strategy takes TIME and can interrupt the focus of doing what they do best. So, we are now simply helping our clients even more by offering the additional service of local search expertise.
Last, but not least – remember, this is a resource to get found on LOCAL search that will also lead people back to your website. Is your website is ready for visitors?! If not, learn about our Worry-Free Websites. We are passionate about design for ALL things web – meaning that your website, social media pages, online ads, online listings, etc., are all consistently branded and professional. How can we help you take the next step with your online presence?