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Get found by customers in your area. We optimise your Google Business Profile, local citations and on-page signals to put your business at the top of local search results.

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The local pack

Three results. Most of the clicks.

When someone searches for a service near them on Google, they see a map and three business listings before any organic results. This is the local pack, and it captures the majority of clicks on local searches.

Getting into those three positions for your area is the single most impactful thing most local businesses can do to grow enquiries. A business in the local pack for "plumber Belfast" or "solicitor Derry" is visible to customers at the exact moment they are ready to contact someone.

The local pack is driven by a different set of signals to standard organic rankings. Your Google Business Profile, your local citations, your reviews and your on-page location signals all feed into where Google places you. We optimise every one of them.

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Google Business Profile

Your most important local SEO asset

Your Google Business Profile is the foundation of your entire local search presence. Without a verified, fully optimised GBP, you cannot appear in the local pack at all.

Most businesses set theirs up once and never touch it again. That is a missed opportunity. An actively managed, well-optimised GBP consistently outperforms neglected listings in the same area and sector.

We treat your GBP as a live asset, not a one-time setup. That means regular updates, photo management, Q and A monitoring, post activity and ongoing optimisation of every element Google uses to rank local listings.

Get your GBP optimised
Full profile audit and setup We review every element of your GBP: categories, service areas, business description, attributes, products and services, making sure everything is complete and correctly configured.
Category and keyword optimisation Your primary and secondary categories are one of the strongest local ranking signals. We research the right categories for your business and service area and apply them correctly.
Service area configuration If you serve customers across multiple NI towns, we set up your service areas correctly so Google shows you in results for Belfast, Derry, Newry and every location you cover.
Photos and posts Regular photo updates and GBP posts signal to Google that your listing is active. We manage this as part of ongoing optimisation so your profile stays fresh.
Q and A and review monitoring We monitor questions and reviews on your profile and advise on responses that demonstrate engagement and build trust with both customers and Google.
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Sarah M.
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We went from page four to the top three in the local pack within four months. The number of calls from new customers has made a real difference to the business.

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James P.
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Our Google Business Profile was barely set up before. Now it actually shows up when people search for our services locally. Exactly what we needed.

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Claire O.
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The review strategy alone was worth it. We went from 11 reviews to over 40 in three months and our ranking jumped significantly as a result.

Reviews and reputation

Reviews are a ranking signal

Google uses the quantity, quality and recency of your reviews as a direct input into your local pack rankings. More genuine reviews from real customers makes your listing more competitive.

Beyond rankings, reviews are the first thing a potential customer looks at when they find you in the local pack. A steady stream of recent five-star reviews converts browsers into callers.

We build a review strategy that generates genuine reviews consistently, without violating Google's guidelines, and advise on how to respond to them in a way that reinforces trust.

88%
of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations
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more likely to be clicked when a business has 4+ star rating in local results
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Local citations

Consistency builds authority

Citations are mentions of your business name, address and phone number across the web. Consistent, accurate citations tell Google your business is legitimate and well-established in your area.

What is a citation and why does it matter?

A citation is any online mention of your business's name, address and phone number (NAP). They appear on directories like Yell, Yelp, Thomson Local, and industry-specific platforms relevant to NI businesses.

Google cross-references these listings to verify that your business is real and where you say it is. Inconsistent information, like a different phone number on one directory or a slightly different address on another, creates confusion and weakens your local ranking signals.

Your NAP should be identical everywhere it appears online:

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Citation audit We find every existing mention of your business online, identify inconsistencies and prioritise which ones need to be corrected first.
NAP clean-up We correct any inconsistencies across existing directory listings so your name, address and phone number match everywhere Google looks.
New citation building We build new listings on the directories that carry the most weight for NI businesses, including local and industry-specific platforms your competitors are likely already using.
Ongoing monitoring Citation data changes over time. We monitor your listings for unexpected edits or new inaccuracies that could undermine your local authority.
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Location pages

Rank in every area you serve

If your business serves customers across multiple towns and cities in Northern Ireland, a single homepage is not enough. Google needs location-specific signals to connect you to each area.

We build dedicated location pages for each area you target. These are not thin, duplicate pages with just a town name swapped out. They are genuinely useful, well-structured pages that give Google a clear reason to rank you for searches in that location.

Belfast Derry Lisburn Newry Antrim Ballymena Bangor Omagh Armagh Enniskillen + more
Build your location pages
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Target area research

We identify which NI towns and areas offer the best opportunity for your business based on search volume, competition and the locations you actually serve.

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Location-specific keyword mapping

Each page is built around the specific search terms people use in that area, not just the generic keyword with a town name appended to it.

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Content and on-page optimisation

We write and optimise each location page with unique content, proper heading structure, internal links and local schema markup so every page does its job properly.

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Performance tracking

We track rankings and traffic for each location individually so you can see exactly which areas are growing and where we focus attention next.

FAQs

Local SEO questions, answered

What is local SEO and how is it different from regular SEO?
Local SEO focuses specifically on improving your visibility in location-based searches, the kind where someone searches for a service near them or includes a town or city in their query. While regular SEO targets broad organic rankings, local SEO targets the map pack, Google Business Profile and location-specific results that appear when people are looking to buy or visit locally.
How long does local SEO take to show results in Northern Ireland?
Most businesses start seeing meaningful movement in their local rankings within 3 to 6 months. In less competitive NI towns and sectors, results can come faster. Belfast city centre searches in competitive industries like trades or legal services take longer. Local SEO compounds over time, so the results you see at 6 months are typically stronger again at 12.
Do I need a Google Business Profile to rank locally?
Yes. Your Google Business Profile is the single most important asset for local SEO. Without a verified and optimised GBP, you cannot appear in the local pack at all. If you do not have one set up yet, that is always the first thing we address.
Can you help if my business serves multiple areas across Northern Ireland?
Yes. Many of our clients serve customers across the whole of NI rather than a single town. We build location-specific pages and strategies that allow you to rank for Belfast, Derry, Newry, Lisburn and other target areas from a single website.
How much does local SEO cost for a Northern Ireland business?
Local SEO for most small to medium NI businesses typically ranges from £300 to £1,000 per month depending on the scope and competitiveness of your market. We scope every project individually and provide transparent pricing before any work begins.
Will I be tied into a long-term contract?
No. We do not tie clients into lengthy contracts. We work on a rolling monthly basis and you can stop at any time. We earn your continued business by delivering results.

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