Local

Local search that
brings customers in.

Dominate local search. We fully optimise your GMB listing so customers find — and choose — you when they search nearby, on Google Maps or local search results.

Overview

What we actually do

When someone searches "best [your service] near me", your Google Business Profile is the first thing they see — before your website, before any paid ads. An unoptimised or neglected GMB listing costs you customers every single day. Traffikr provides complete Google Business Profile management: we optimise every field, manage your reviews, post weekly updates, and track your local rankings across the keywords that matter most to your business. If you're deciding whether to hire a GMB specialist as a freelancer, bring someone in-house, or work with an agency: a freelancer suits a one-time setup or cleanup; an in-house hire rarely makes sense for local SEO alone; an agency gives you ongoing optimisation, review management, and ranking tracking as a continuous service — which is what actually moves Map Pack rankings, since Google rewards active, regularly-updated profiles over static ones.

What's included

Every deliverable,
spelled out.

No vague "strategy sessions". Here's exactly what you get.

Profile Setup & Verification
Complete profile optimisation: categories, attributes, service areas, business description, and Google verification handled end-to-end.
Review Management Strategy
Response templates, review generation playbooks, and active management of all incoming reviews — positive and negative.
Weekly Posts, Photos & Q&A
Regular GMB posts (offers, events, updates), fresh photos, and active Q&A management that signals an active business to Google.
Local Ranking Improvement
Keyword optimisation in your GMB profile to rank for the right "near me" searches in your target service area.
Competitor Analysis
We monitor your top local competitors — their review velocity, posting frequency, and keyword coverage — and stay ahead of them.
Insights & Reporting
Monthly report on profile views, search queries, direction requests, call clicks, and local pack rankings.
Our process

How we get started

From kickoff to live campaign — here's what the first 30 days look like.

01
Audit
Current GMB health check — completeness score, review gaps, category accuracy, spam competitor analysis.
02
Optimise
Every field optimised: business description with keywords, correct primary and secondary categories, products/services, and attributes.
03
Activate
Weekly post schedule activated, photo uploads begin, Q&A seeded with common customer questions and your answers.
04
Monitor & Grow
Monthly ranking checks, review responses within 24 hours, and a monthly local SEO report sent to you.
Results

Numbers from real clients

2.1×
avg. increase in direction requests
58%
avg. increase in profile views in 3 months
4.6★
avg. rating maintained across client profiles
FAQ
My GMB is already set up. Do I still need management?+
Yes. A static, unmanaged GMB listing loses ground to competitors who post regularly, generate reviews, and keep their profile fresh. Google rewards activity — an untouched listing quietly drops in the Map Pack over time even if nothing was ever "wrong" with it.
How do you help get more reviews?+
We build a review generation system: QR codes, post-purchase follow-up templates, email/WhatsApp sequences — all compliant with Google's policies (no incentivised reviews).
Can you help if my GMB listing was suspended?+
Yes. GMB reinstatement is a specialised process we handle — we diagnose the reason for suspension, correct the underlying violations, and submit a reinstatement request. This is one of the most time-sensitive issues a local business can face, since every day suspended is a day invisible in local search — we prioritise these cases.
Do I need a physical address to use GMB?+
No. Service-area businesses (plumbers, consultants, delivery services) can hide their address and set a service area instead. We set this up correctly so you're not penalised for an inconsistent listing type.
Should I hire a GMB specialist, freelancer, or agency?+
A freelance GMB specialist works for a one-time setup or a specific fix like reinstatement. Local SEO rarely justifies a full-time in-house hire on its own. For most local businesses, hiring an agency like Traffikr is the better fit — it's an ongoing service (weekly posts, review management, ranking tracking) rather than a one-off task, and Map Pack rankings respond to sustained activity, not a single optimisation pass.
How much does it cost to hire a GMB expert or local SEO agency?+
Freelance GMB specialists typically charge a flat fee for setup or reinstatement work. Agencies like Traffikr charge a monthly management fee for ongoing optimisation, since GMB performance depends on continuous activity — get a free proposal for exact pricing on your business.
How long does it take to rank in the Google Map Pack?+
Most businesses see measurable movement — more profile views, more direction requests — within the first 60–90 days of active management. Full competitive Map Pack rankings depend on your local competition density and review velocity, but consistent weekly activity is the single biggest lever.

Get your free GMB audit

Tell us your goals. We'll put together a no-obligation proposal within 24 hours — custom to your business and budget.