Get categories and services right
Primary category should match the core offer. Add services customers actually search for. Avoid keyword stuffing in the business name.
Practical GBP setup: categories, services, photos, posts, reviews and NAP consistency.
Primary category should match the core offer. Add services customers actually search for. Avoid keyword stuffing in the business name.
Name, address and phone should match the website footer and citations. Inconsistencies confuse Maps ranking signals.
Fresh photos and regular posts signal an active business. Show real premises, team and work — not stock-only galleries.
Ask happy customers for reviews with a simple process. Respond to reviews professionally. Reviews influence both ranking and conversion.
When to prioritise Maps and local pack results versus broader organic rankings for service growth.
Indexation, speed, canonicals, sitemap, structured data and redirect basics for a clean launch.
Hosting, updates, monitoring and iteration — what happens after go-live if you want the site to keep performing.