What We Deliver
The Local Stack
Local SEO is its own discipline, distinct from general SEO. Google Business Profile, citations, and reviews work differently than organic ranking factors, and they need a different operating rhythm.
01
Google Business Profile Optimization
Full setup or rescue. Business name, hours, categories (primary + 9 secondary), service area mapping, photo refresh, Q&A management. Posts strategy built in.
02
Citation Building & NAP Cleanup
Top 10 free citations first (see our guide), then 20 to 30/mo ongoing. Name/Address/Phone consistency enforced across the web.
03
Yext or DIY Citation Management
We're a certified Yext partner but recommend honestly. When Yext makes sense vs DIY depends on your business model. We'll tell you which fits.
04
Review Strategy
Review generation via automated texts and emails after each job. Response strategy for every review (5-star and 1-star). Trust signals integrated into your website.
05
Local Landing Pages
City × service page systems. C&S Locksmith has 51 location pages. Each one ranks individually for the city + service combo.
06
Local Link Building
Local sponsorships, chamber memberships, charity work, local news. Real local backlinks from the businesses already in your community.
07
Service Area Mapping
For mobile and service area businesses (mechanics, locksmiths, plumbers, electricians). Proper service area business setup in GBP without losing local relevance.
08
Local Schema Markup
LocalBusiness, Service, FAQPage, AggregateRating, and Review schema implemented on every relevant page. Knowledge Graph signals dialed.
09
Competitor Intelligence
Monthly competitor map pack tracking. We see what your competitors are doing in GBP, citations, and reviews, and we beat it.
Our Process
How We Win Local
Same playbook we ran for Supercanic, Abba, Emergency Septic, and the other 8 service businesses in our portfolio. The map pack gets the call started and the website closes it, so we also build websites for service businesses, from locksmith sites to auto repair sites. We take on businesses in Long Beach, across Los Angeles County and in all 50 states.
01
Local Audit
Current map pack position, GBP completeness, citation accuracy, review velocity, competitor analysis. Baseline in writing.
02
Foundation Fix
GBP fully optimized, top 10 citations corrected, schema markup deployed. This usually happens in the first 2 weeks.
03
Velocity Build
Weekly GBP posts, monthly new citations, ongoing review generation. Build the activity signal Google rewards.
04
Compound Rankings
In months 3-12, map pack positions move up, review velocity compounds, local backlinks accumulate. The work pays back.
Client Proof
Real Local Rankings
Every client below ranks in the top 3 of the map pack for their primary local keyword, and produces phone calls because of it.
C&S Locksmith
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Locksmith · Greenville, TX
C&S Locksmith
22 location pages × 29 services = 51 ranking combinations. Texas license trust signals integrated.
Emergency Septic & Sewer
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Septic & Sewer · GA
Emergency Septic & Sewer
180+ city × service programmatic pages. 24/7 emergency lead capture across Atlanta metro.
Supercanic
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Mobile Mechanic · CA
Supercanic
Top 3 map pack across 33 cities in Riverside County, CA. 300+ calls per week dispatched through GBP.
Local SEO Starter at $800/mo.
Our entry level Local SEO Starter starts at $800/month. It covers Google Business Profile optimization, monthly citation building, basic content, and accurate online directory listings. Mid tier packages with content velocity and link building run $1,500 to $2,800/mo. Programs across several states or industries run higher. The 90 day money back page one guarantee applies.
FAQ
Common Questions
How is local SEO different from regular SEO?
Local SEO targets the map pack, the 3-pack of Google Business Profiles at the top of local search results. Regular SEO targets organic rankings below the map pack. They use different signals (proximity, GBP completeness, reviews vs. backlinks, content depth, on page). Most service businesses need both, and we do both. But the playbooks are distinct.
Will this work for service area businesses (no physical storefront)?
Yes. We have plenty of mobile mechanic, locksmith, and plumber clients (no public storefront). GBP supports service area businesses with hidden addresses. We configure the service area properly so you rank for cities in your range without losing local relevance.
How many reviews do I need?
More than your competitors, with a 4.5+ average. For most local categories, the top 3 of the map pack have 50+ reviews. Below that and you're climbing uphill. We help build review velocity ethically (no incentives, no fake reviews) through automated texts and emails after each job.
Do I need both GBP and a website?
Yes. GBP wins the map pack. The website wins the organic results below the map pack and traps branded search traffic. Service businesses that rely on GBP alone leave 30 to 50% of potential traffic on the table. See our local SEO primer for the full breakdown.
Does Clickflame work with businesses in Redlands, Temecula and the Inland Empire?
Yes. We are based in Long Beach, and we take on service businesses across Riverside and San Bernardino counties, across Southern California and in all 50 states. The work happens on the phone and on your site. Local SEO starts at $800 a month, month to month.
Does Clickflame work with businesses in Santa Clarita?
Yes. We work with service businesses in Santa Clarita and across Los Angeles County. Distance does not change the plan, because the work happens online and on the phone. We build the site first at no cost, then you decide. SEO starts at $800 a month with no lock in.
Does Clickflame work with businesses in Sonoma County and Petaluma?
Yes. We work with service businesses in Petaluma, Santa Rosa and across Sonoma County, along with every other state. We are based in Long Beach, California, and the work is done online and by phone. We build your site first, and SEO starts at $800 a month.
Does Clickflame work with businesses in Orange County?
Yes. We take on service businesses in Anaheim, Costa Mesa and across Orange County, plus the rest of Southern California. We are based in Long Beach, next door. Local SEO starts at $800 a month, month to month, and we build the site before you pay anything.
Which digital marketing channel should I start with?
For most local service businesses, start with your Google Business Profile and a fast website with a page for each service. Those two put you in front of people already searching. Add reviews next. Add ads or social only after you can track calls and know what each lead is worth.
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Talk About Local Search
Name, number and what you need. A real person reads it and replies, usually the same day.
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Watch a Business Climb Google
Keep scrolling. This is the order we work in to help a local business get found.
- See Where You StandWe search the way your customers do. Here, the business is not on page one.
- Get Every Page FoundWe make sure Google can find and list every page on your site.
- Write a Clear Title and DescriptionEach page gets a title and a short summary that say what you do and where.
- Fill In Your Business ProfileHours, services, photos and phone number, filled in and matching your site.
- Ask Happy Customers for ReviewsA quick ask right after the job makes it easy for a happy customer to leave one.
- Show Up on the MapThe map near the top is where many local calls start. Your profile is built to compete there.
- Turn Searches Into CallsYour Call button sits right on the results page, one tap away for a customer.
Pierline Glass is a sample business.
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