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Maximize your Google Business Profile visibility. Optimize your listing to appear in local pack results and Google Maps searches.
8 steps. No mystery. No confusion.
Figure out how you make money
Before touching your website: which services are profitable? Which calls do you want more of? How do people currently find you? If I don't know what a "good lead" looks like, SEO turns into guesswork.
Make sure leads can be tracked
Call tracking (which calls came from Google), form tracking, lead tracking events. If I can't see calls turning into money, everything else is noise.
Fix what quietly costs you leads
Pages that load too slow, confusing service descriptions, missing trust signals (reviews, photos, credentials), contact info buried or inconsistent. A small fix here often produces more revenue than months of "content."
Go after searches that mean business
Emergency and high-intent searches, location-specific intent, problem-based queries. I'd rather rank for 10 keywords that produce calls than 1,000 that don't.
Build pages people actually want to read
Service pages that answer real buyer questions, location pages that prove you're actually local, content that reduces doubt and gets the phone ringing.
Make Google trust you more
Cleaning up citations, strengthening your Google Business Profile, earning real links and mentions, building authority. No tricks. No shortcuts. No spam.
Watch what turns into money
Rankings checked. Traffic monitored. But calls and booked jobs matter most. If something brings wrong leads, I adjust. If something works, I double down. SEO isn't "set it and forget it." It's steer and correct.
Straight talk
No fluff reports. "This page is working, let's expand it." "These calls aren't closing, intake needs fixing." "This keyword looks good but isn't worth the effort." If something isn't paying off, I say it.
Google did.
I didn't learn SEO from a blog. I worked with Google directly. They featured me on their Google Activate program all over Europe. If Google trusted me to represent them, you can trust me to rank you on them.
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Before you hire anyone
Optimizing your Google Business Profile sounds simple, but doing it right takes ongoing work, not a one-time setup. Too many providers charge you monthly for work they finished in the first week. Before you hire someone, look for these:
Adding your hours, phone number, and address is step one, not the whole service. Ask: "What do you do in month two?" If the answer is vague, they're charging you monthly for a one-time task.
Ask how. Fake reviews, paid reviews, or review-swapping schemes violate Google's rules. One crackdown and your entire listing can disappear. Real review growth takes a real strategy.
Log into your Google Business Profile and check when the last post was published. If you're paying someone monthly and there are no recent posts, photos, or updates, you're paying for nothing.
The categories on your listing directly control what searches you appear for. Ask: "Have you tested different categories to see which ones bring more calls?" If they set it once and forgot it, you might be invisible for your most profitable searches.
Scroll through your competitor's Google listing and count their photos. Now count yours. Listings with fresh, quality photos get more clicks. If your provider never mentions photos, your listing looks abandoned next to theirs.
If the answer is vague or they struggle to list specific actions, you're paying for maintenance that isn't happening. A good provider should be able to tell you every change they made and why.
Google tracks how many people called you, asked for directions, or clicked to your website directly from your listing. If your provider never shares these numbers, they can't prove their work is worth what you're paying.
Anyone can suggest edits to your Google listing, and Google sometimes accepts them automatically. Your hours could be wrong, your phone number could change, or a competitor could add misleading info. If nobody is monitoring for this, it's a ticking time bomb.
Problems I solve every day
Setting it up is just the beginning. An unoptimized listing is like an unlocked store with the lights off. Here's how I'll turn it into your best lead source:
Ask them what they did last month. If they can't give you a specific list, you're paying for nothing. Here's what real GBP management looks like:
This happens all the time. Anyone can suggest edits to your listing, and Google sometimes accepts them without telling you. Here's how I prevent that:
Built on tools the industry trusts
Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Google Search Console, GA4, Surfer SEO, PageSpeed Insights. These aren't decorations on a proposal. They're tools I use every day to make real decisions about your rankings.
Most agencies hand you an automated report and call it strategy. I dig into the data, find what your competitors are doing right, and build a plan that specifically targets the gaps in your market.
15 years of reading SEO data. Not guessing. Reading.
A $6,500 investment. 47 pages. #1 rankings across 100 miles for 'wedding DJ' in Colorado. Here are the real numbers so you can decide if it's worth it.
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From invisible to #1 across 100 miles in 6 days
Simply works for your small business
I audit your listing, fix what's buried or broken, and turn your Google Business Profile into the first thing locals see.
| What I Do | What You Get & Why It Matters |
|---|---|
Audit everything first | Every detail accurate, complete, and working for you Most GBP listings have wrong categories, missing hours, or outdated info that Google penalizes silently. I check every field and fix what's holding you back. |
Get the categories right | Your listing shows up for the right local searches Google uses categories and attributes to decide which searches trigger your listing. Most businesses pick one generic category and leave the rest blank. I fill in every one that fits. |
Build your review engine | A steady stream of new Google reviews More reviews mean higher rankings and more trust. I give you templates, timing, and a follow-up process that makes asking feel natural. |
Make it visual | Your listing looks professional and active Bare listings lose to complete ones. I organize images by category, add geo-tagged photos, and upload short videos that show your business in action. |
Own the Q&A | Common questions answered before customers even ask Anyone can post questions on your listing, and anyone can answer them (including competitors). I seed it with real customer questions and answers you control. |
Post weekly | Your listing always looks fresh and active Google rewards active listings. Weekly posts signal your business is alive. Competitors with stale listings fade while yours stays visible. |
30-day proof period | Measurable progress or your money back Give me 30 days. If nothing measurably improves, I refund every dollar. Month-to-month, cancel with 30 days notice. You stay because it's working. |
Every detail accurate, complete, and working for you
Most GBP listings have wrong categories, missing hours, or outdated info that Google penalizes silently. I check every field and fix what's holding you back.
Your listing shows up for the right local searches
Google uses categories and attributes to decide which searches trigger your listing. Most businesses pick one generic category and leave the rest blank. I fill in every one that fits.
A steady stream of new Google reviews
More reviews mean higher rankings and more trust. I give you templates, timing, and a follow-up process that makes asking feel natural.
Your listing looks professional and active
Bare listings lose to complete ones. I organize images by category, add geo-tagged photos, and upload short videos that show your business in action.
Common questions answered before customers even ask
Anyone can post questions on your listing, and anyone can answer them (including competitors). I seed it with real customer questions and answers you control.
Your listing always looks fresh and active
Google rewards active listings. Weekly posts signal your business is alive. Competitors with stale listings fade while yours stays visible.
Measurable progress or your money back
Give me 30 days. If nothing measurably improves, I refund every dollar. Month-to-month, cancel with 30 days notice. You stay because it's working.
Always Included in Every SEO Package
Why DMS?
An honest comparison so you can decide what's right for your business.
Direct access. Real rankings.
From $2,800/mo
Reports without results.
$3,000-$10,000/mo
Tools without the strategy.
Semrush $130/mo + 10-20 hrs/wk
"Two agencies couldn't get us past page 3. Kristian got us to #2."
#13 to #2 in 60 days
Colorado business owner
You want rankings that drive revenue, not just reports. Direct access to a strategist who's accountable for results, backed by a money-back guarantee.
You have the time to learn SEO properly and don't mind a slower ramp. Tools like Semrush give you data, but you'll need to learn how to act on it.
You need large-scale SEO across many domains or markets. Be prepared for contracts and the reality that your project may land on a junior's desk.
Based on published SEO pricing from Colorado agencies (March 2026). 18 agencies researched Including Boulder SEO Marketing, Peaks Digital, RedBrick Web Solutions, Volume Nine, Clicta Digital, and 3 others.
Month-to-month. 30-day proof period with full refund.
Common questions
Quick answers to help you decide.
GBP optimization is included in my SEO packages (GET FOUND at $2,800/month and GET AHEAD at $5,500/month). I don't offer it as a standalone service because a well-optimized profile without the SEO foundation behind it rarely produces lasting results. The profile is one piece of local visibility, not the whole picture.
Most businesses see movement within 30 to 60 days. Getting into the top 3 map results depends on your competition, how established your listing is, and how many reviews you have. Some clients crack the map pack in 6 weeks. Others in competitive markets take 3 to 4 months. I'll give you an honest timeline after reviewing your specific market.
Very. Reviews affect both your map pack ranking and whether people actually click on your listing. Google considers review quantity, recency, and how you respond to them. I help you build a review strategy that generates consistent, genuine reviews from real customers. No fake reviews, no buying reviews. That'll get your listing suspended.
Yes. Each location gets its own optimized profile with location-specific photos, descriptions, posts, and review management. The strategy changes depending on whether your locations serve overlapping service areas or distinct markets. I've managed multi-location profiles across different states.
Your primary category is the most important ranking factor you directly control. I research which categories your top-ranking competitors use, cross-reference with what Google actually supports, and select the combination that matches your real services. Getting this wrong tanks your visibility for the searches that matter most.
GBP optimization focuses specifically on your Google Maps listing: categories, photos, posts, reviews, Q&A. Local SEO is broader and includes your website, citations across directories, local content, and backlinks from local sources. Both work together. A strong profile without a strong website doesn't hold top positions for long.
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More ways I can help
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Is your website getting you new clients? Can you handle more? If not, you need:
Fast, beautiful websites that convert visitors into customers. Built for performance and designed to impress.
People judge your business in 5 seconds based on how you look. Do you look pro? If not, you need:
Stand out from competitors with a memorable brand identity that resonates with your ideal customers.
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Ranked #1 freelance web designer by Clutch. 17+ years building websites and SEO strategies that bring real results for small businesses.
Try it risk-free. If you don't see real progress in 30 days, I'll refund every cent.
