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GBP · Local Rankings

Google Business Profile optimization that ranks.

Category selection, services, posts, photos, reviews, Q&A, and attributes — all the levers Google uses to rank your profile. Plus suspension recovery and spam fighting on competitor profiles.

Categories + Services Posts + Photos Reviews Suspension Recovery
What's included

What GBP optimization actually covers.

Your Google Business Profile has 60+ ranking signals. We tune all of them.

01

Category Optimization

Primary + secondary categories selected for maximum match surface. The single highest-impact GBP ranking factor.

02

Service Items

Full services list built out with keyword-optimized descriptions. Every service item is its own match target in GBP search.

03

Photos + Posts

Regular geotagged photo uploads. Weekly posts (Updates, Offers, Events). Active profiles outrank dormant ones.

04

Reviews + Q&A

Review generation flows + response templates. Pre-seeded Q&A for common buyer questions. 5-star velocity management.

05

Suspension Recovery

If your GBP gets suspended, we handle reinstatement. Timeline varies by suspension type.

06

Spam Fighting

We submit spam reports against competitor profiles that violate GBP guidelines (fake addresses, keyword-stuffed names, service area abuse).

The method

How we optimize GBP

Three phases. Ongoing maintenance.

01 · Audit

Current state analysis

Full audit against GBP ranking factors. Scored on 25+ criteria. Fix list prioritized by impact.

02 · Optimize

Fixes shipped

All profile fields optimized. Categories, services, posts, photos, Q&A, attributes. Done in 2 weeks.

03 · Maintain

Ongoing posts + reviews

Weekly posts, monthly photo uploads, review response, Q&A answering, competitor spam monitoring. Keeps profile active and competitive.

Live client data

Receipts, not vanity metrics.

Real GSC data from real clients. If it's not in Google Search Console, it didn't happen.

GSC Verified

Dentist Practice

Orlando, FL · 90-day window
Clicks
946 +77.5%
Impressions
308,670 +100%
Position
27.2 +15
Top query: "veneer breath" at position 4.6 — 202 clicks.
GSC Verified

Private Investigator

Orange County, CA · 12-month window
Clicks
8,808 +324%
Impressions
1.69M +401%
Position
15.9 +22.8
Top query: "private investigator" at 5,985 impressions/mo.
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FAQ

Honest answers to real questions

How long before I see Map Pack improvements?

30-90 days for most verticals. GBP responds faster than organic SEO.

How is this different from Local SEO?

GBP optimization is a subset of Local SEO. If you only need GBP work (not citations or geo pages), this standalone service fits. For full Map Pack results, Local SEO combines all three.

Can you recover a suspended GBP?

Yes. Soft suspensions: 1-7 days. Hard suspensions: 2-6 weeks. Depends on severity + Google's current review backlog.

Do you handle review generation?

Yes — we set up automated request flows via email/SMS. Clients send to their customer base. We draft response templates for all reviews.

What if my competitor has a fake GBP?

We submit evidence to Google through the "suggest an edit" + redressal form. Fake profiles get removed when evidence is clear.

How much does GBP optimization cost?

Request a quote. Pricing depends on current GBP state, number of locations, and ongoing maintenance scope.

Ready to get started?

Request a quote. We'll scope your project and send a custom proposal in 24 hours.