1. Where you show up on Google Maps
| Search | Your position |
|---|---|
| plumber near me | #7 |
| emergency plumber | #5 |
| water heater repair | #9 |
Only the top 3 show on the map without scrolling. On all three searches, you are below it.
2. Your reviews next to the top 3
You do not need to match them. A steady flow of new reviews matters more than the total.
3. What the top 3 have that you do not
| Top 3 | You | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary category matches the search | Yes | No |
| Every service listed | Yes | 3 of 9 |
| New photos this month | Yes | Last in 2024 |
| Reviews answered | Yes | No |
| Website page for your city | Yes | No |
4. The 3 fixes that matter most
Fix your primary category and services
Set the category to the job people search for and list every service you sell.
Start asking for reviews after every job
A text with your review link at the end of the job, and a reply to every review.
Add a page for your city
One page on your site for the main city you serve, linked from your Google profile.