Performance Local SEO Company

Google maps are the 3 results just below the paid ads on the top 1/3 of the screen on Google search. They include a map with a red pushpin indicating where the business is. They also include the reviews (and most recent review) for the business in the listing. There is no cost to appear in Google maps (unless you choose to run a paid ad for that purpose). The search results beneath the maps listings are what are generally called the organic search results and they list the website URL and a snippet of content (usually the description form that page). These listings are also free to appear in, however many need the assistance of a local SEO agency who has years of experience helping to optimize the website (or map listing) on the first page of Google.

The idea behind proper search engine marketing is being consistestent. Google doesn't want to see a local business start and stop link and/or content creation often because if they do, it sends a signal to Google that the business may be closed, not wanting new clients, or just doesn't care anymore. Should you choose to do SEO, put a plan in place to keep at it over time otherwise your competitors may get a leg. up on you and see that you backed off (not to mention Google will see that to which could be very problematic when it comes to your online visibility).

Our job is really two-fold: 1) Get your business ranked in Google maps. 2) Keep you ranked and work on expanding your reach over time. What that means is once we achieve a Top 3 rankings for your local business, we then work to keep you ranked and expand your businesses' reach in the area over time. The real power of a Sarasota SEO company is in being skilled and consistently applying that in meaningful ways. Not every search engine optimization agency is the same. You need an amalgam of years of experience, depth of knowledge and the wisdom to apply that knowledge to create a lasting result.

The time it takes to rank in Google Maps in the Top 3 depends on a variety of factors including: 1. Quality of information and optimization of your businesses' website. 2. The level of optimization of your Google Business Listing (formerly known as Google My Business) listing ie. .is everything filled out, is the category optimized, do you have tagged photo's, published the .biz site and so on. 3. The quality of your inbound (off site) optimization efforts We generally suggest 4-6 months to see maximum results for your campaigns.