Local SEO Services for Small Businesses in the US, UK and Canada
Show up in the Google Map Pack for the searches that turn into calls, directions and bookings. Done by one consultant who has run local SEO for agencies and their clients for over a decade, with a plain-English report every month.
Book a Free Discovery Call Or read how a local SEO audit works →30 minutes, no pitch deck. You leave with a clear read on what is holding your listing back, whether or not we work together.
Who this is for
Service businesses that live on local calls
Contractors, clinics, law and accounting practices, dental and medical offices, home services, gyms and studios: any business where a customer searches "near me" and picks one of the top three.
Owners who have been burned by an agency
You got reports full of graphs, a locked-in contract, and no more phone calls. You want one accountable person who explains what was done and why.
Multi-location and franchise operators
Two to twenty locations that need consistent Google Business Profiles, location pages that actually rank, and a review process the staff can follow.
What is included
Google Business Profile optimisation
Categories, services, attributes, products, photos, Q&A and weekly posts, set up the way Google's ranking signals reward, then maintained so it stays that way.
Local SEO audit and 90-day plan
Everything measured before anything changes: rankings by neighbourhood, GBP health, citations, on-page signals, competitors, and a prioritised list of fixes in the order they pay back.
Citations and NAP consistency
Your name, address and phone made identical across the directories that matter in your country, and the wrong or duplicate listings cleaned up.
Location and service pages
Pages built for the searches people actually type, with local schema markup, so your website supports the listing instead of dragging it down.
Review growth and response
A simple ask-and-respond routine for your team, plus response templates, so reviews arrive steadily and every one gets an answer.
Monthly reporting that answers one question
Are more people calling, requesting directions and booking than last month? Rankings, GBP actions and leads in one page you can read in five minutes.
How it works
Free discovery call
We look at your Google Business Profile and your local competitors together and agree on what "working" would look like for your business.
Audit and 90-day plan
Within about a week you get the full audit, the plan, and a fixed monthly quote in USD, GBP or CAD. No long contract: month to month after the first 90 days.
Execution and reporting
I do the work, you get a plain-English report each month and a short call whenever you want one. You always know what was done and what is next.
What to expect, honestly
- Google Business Profile changes move within weeks. Better categories, photos and posts usually show up in calls and direction requests inside the first month.
- Competitive map pack rankings take three to six months. Anyone promising the top three in 30 days for a competitive city is guessing or gaming.
- Reviews are the lever most businesses under-use. A steady flow of honest reviews with replies often does more than any technical fix.
- Investment. Monthly retainers are quoted after the discovery call, based on the number of locations and how competitive your area is. You will never be asked to sign a twelve-month contract.
Why work with me
I spent over a decade as a project manager and SEO specialist, including senior roles at Kantar and Ugam Solutions, and I have worked inside SEO agencies in the US and UK as the person responsible for delivering client campaigns. That background is why the work gets scoped properly, shipped on time and reported clearly. You are hiring one accountable consultant, not a rotating account team.
"Absolutely one of the best SEO consultants I've found on Upwork. Vineet is very management focused and knowledgeable about technical SEO. A great hire and completed the job with flying colors."
Michael Sanchez, Founder, Rise Peak Digital (US)"We are a small SEO agency and hired Vineet as project manager. He did a great job. His experience working with other agencies allowed him to see where we could make improvements in our system right away."
Brent Carnduff, Founder, Advisor Rankings (US)Read and watch more client testimonials →
Frequently asked questions
How much do local SEO services cost?
It depends on how many locations you have and how competitive your area is, which is why the quote comes after the free discovery call and audit. It is a fixed monthly fee in your currency, month to month after the first 90 days.
How long until I see results?
Google Business Profile improvements typically show in calls and direction requests within the first month. Ranking gains for competitive local terms usually take three to six months of consistent work.
Do you work with businesses outside the US and UK?
Most clients are in the US, UK and Canada, and pricing is quoted in USD, GBP or CAD. Calls are scheduled to suit your time zone.
I already have a marketing agency. Can you work alongside them?
Yes. Many engagements are with agencies that need a local SEO specialist for their clients, or with owners who keep their agency for ads and social while I handle local search.
What do you need from me to start?
Manager access to your Google Business Profile, access to your website and Google Search Console, and about an hour of your time in the first two weeks to confirm services, service areas and the review process.
Find out what is holding your listing back
A free 30-minute discovery call. You get an honest read on your Google Business Profile and your local competitors, and a clear next step either way.
Book a Free Discovery CallPrefer to start on your own? Try the free on-page SEO analyzer or read the complete local SEO guide for small businesses.