Climb The Ranks
Practical guides to help you rank higher on Google and own your neighborhood.
Local Keyword Research: The Search Terms That Actually Bring Calls
Most service businesses target the wrong keywords. Here's how to find the local search terms that bring calls using Google autocomplete, Maps, and competitor listings.
GBP Posts That Get Clicks (A Weekly Routine You Can Actually Keep)
GBP posts are proof of life on the decision screen customers use to pick you or your competitor. Here's a simple weekly routine with templates that get clicks.
Google Search Console for Local Businesses: Skip Everything Except This
Most Search Console settings don't matter for local businesses. Here are the only ones that do: verification, sitemap, and the queries report that shows which searches bring calls.
GBP Messaging: Setup, Scripts, and How to Stop Wasting Leads
GBP messaging catches buyers who hate phone calls. Here's how to set it up, reply fast with templates that book jobs, and filter out spam without turning it off.
GBP Says Zero Calls. Your Phone Says Otherwise. Here's the Fix.
Google removed built-in call tracking from Business Profiles in 2024. Here's why your GBP shows zero calls and how to build call attribution you can actually trust.
The GBP Photo Checklist That Makes Customers Pick You First
The right Google Business Profile photos earn trust in seconds. This checklist covers sizes, what to upload, what to skip, and a one-hour plan you can finish between jobs.
Call Tracking on GBP: The Setup That Won't Tank Your Rankings
Call tracking on your Google Business Profile can break NAP consistency if done wrong. Here's the safe setup that tracks calls without hurting your local rankings.
Your GBP Address Is Wrong. Fix It Without Wrecking Your Rankings.
A wrong Google Business Profile address costs you customers and can trigger re-verification. Here's the safe process to fix it while protecting your Map Pack position.
Someone Changed Your GBP Info. Here's What to Do Before You Lose Calls.
Random users and Google itself can change your Business Profile details without warning. Here's a triage system to catch harmful edits fast and keep your Map Pack visibility safe.
Local Link Building: How to Earn Backlinks That Actually Move the Map Pack
Citations put you on the map. Backlinks move you up it. Here are 8 ways to earn real local links from chambers, news sites, charities, and community partners — no shortcuts, no spam.