The map pack takes the majority of local clicks. These are the factors that decide who shows up.
The three pillars: relevance, distance, prominence
Google ranks local results on relevance (how well your profile matches the query), distance (proximity to the searcher) and prominence (how well-known and well-reviewed your business is). You can't move your building, so local SEO focuses on maximizing relevance and prominence.
Google Business Profile: the highest-leverage asset
Complete every field: primary and secondary categories, services with descriptions, attributes, hours, photos updated monthly, and Q&A answered by you before customers answer it wrong. Businesses with complete profiles receive dramatically more calls and direction requests.
Reviews are a ranking factor and a conversion factor
Volume, velocity, rating and keywords inside reviews all influence rankings — and replies signal an active business. Build a simple system: ask every satisfied customer at the moment of success, make the link one tap, and respond to every review within 48 hours.
Citations and location pages
Keep your name, address and phone identical across every directory — inconsistency erodes trust signals. For each service area, build a dedicated page with unique local content and LocalBusiness schema rather than duplicating one template across cities.
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