First Rank completely transformed our local presence. We went from barely showing up in Google Maps to ranking #1 for our top keywords in just 3 months. Phone calls are up 280% and we're getting customers from areas we never reached before.
After working with two other SEO agencies that overpromised and underdelivered, First Rank was a breath of fresh air. They optimized our Google Business Profile, cleaned up our citations, and within 90 days we were in the map pack for 12 new keywords. Transparent reporting every month — no BS.
We run a multi-location business and needed someone who actually understood local SEO at scale. First Rank manages all 6 of our locations and every single one ranks in the top 3 of the map pack now. Best investment we've made in marketing.
We start with a comprehensive audit of your current local search presence. This includes analyzing your Google Business Profile, reviewing citation accuracy across 80+ directories, assessing your review profile, and benchmarking your performance against local competitors. We identify every gap and opportunity.
With audit insights in hand, we build a rock-solid local SEO foundation. We optimize your GBP listing for maximum visibility, fix or build citations across all major platforms, implement LocalBusiness and Service schema markup, and create optimized location pages for your target service areas.
Once the foundation is solid, we focus on building your local authority. This means earning high-quality local backlinks, generating more positive reviews, creating locally-relevant content, and building your brand's presence in the local community. These signals compound over time to strengthen your rankings.
Local SEO is an ongoing process. We continuously monitor your rankings across a geo-grid of your entire service area, track competitor movements, and adapt our strategy accordingly. Monthly reports give you complete transparency into your local search performance and the ROI of your investment.
While traditional on-page SEO focuses on optimizing your website to rank in organic search results nationwide, local SEO is specifically designed to increase your visibility in location-based searches. When someone searches for "plumber near me" or "best restaurant in [city]," Google uses a different algorithm — one that heavily weighs proximity, relevance, and prominence.
The local algorithm considers factors that traditional SEO doesn't prioritize:
This is why businesses need a dedicated local SEO strategy — not just a generic SEO campaign. At First Rank, we specialize in the unique ranking factors that drive map pack visibility, combining technical SEO expertise with local search optimization for maximum impact.
Our approach integrates with your broader digital marketing strategy, including generative engine optimization to ensure your business is recommended by AI search platforms like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews for local queries.
Meet the local search strategists, citation specialists, and data analysts behind First Rank's local SEO success. Our team has managed over 500 Google Business Profiles and generated thousands of leads through local search optimization.
