Your Google Business Profile is losing you money. Most service businesses have 3-5 issues that sandbag their rankings. Fix these and you'll rank higher within weeks:
1. Your primary category is probably wrong. Pick the ONE service you want to rank for most. Not "General Contractor" or "Handyman." Pick "Kitchen Remodeling" or "Bathroom Remodeling." Be specific.
2. Add your services as products. Not just in the services section. Go to Products and list each service with a price range. "Drain Cleaning: $150-$300" "Water Heater Repair: $200-$500" Google shows these in search results.
3. Post twice a week minimum. Doesn't need to be fancy. Quick update about a job you finished. Photo of your crew on site. Google wants to see you're active and real.
4. Answer your own Q&A section. Don't wait for customers to ask questions. Add the 5 most common questions yourself: > Do you offer same-day service? > Do you serve [specific location]? > Are you licensed and insured? Answer them clearly.
5. Respond to every review in under 24 hours. Good ones and bad ones. Keep responses genuine but mention your target keywords if possible. "Thanks for trusting us with your kitchen, Sarah! Happy to hear you're satisfied with our kitchen remodeling services in Austin."
That's it. These 5 changes take 2 hours total. But they separate you from 90% of your competition.
@noahiglerSEO Solid thread.
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