How long does it take to rank in the local map pack?

SEO is a marathon, not a sprint. Typically, you'll see significant movement in months 3-6. Results vary by competition, but our local domination strategy usually secures map pack placement faster than organic website ranking.

What's the difference between rankings and leads?

Rankings are vanity. We measure by leads — where someone comes from (local search, Google Maps, etc.) and whether they actually convert. A rank #1 with zero leads doesn't pay the bills. We track the full funnel: search to call to qualified lead.

Do reviews really matter?

Yes. 91% of customers read reviews before making a decision. A business with a 4.7-star rating gets clicked over a 4.2-star business every time. We automate review requests after every job so your rating builds constantly.

What if I already have negative reviews?

We manage it. Our strategy is to flood positive reviews so negatives become statistical noise. We respond professionally to all reviews (even negative ones). We also audit for fake reviews and remove them.

Will you guarantee #1 ranking?

No legitimate SEO company will. Google's algorithm changes constantly and competition varies. We guarantee a process: technical optimization, content strategy, citations, and reviews. Results follow. If someone promises guaranteed rankings, they're lying.

What if I want local SEO + a website redesign?

That's the play. Pair this with our Website Design service so your site is optimized to rank AND convert. Both systems feed each other — ranking gets traffic, the website turns traffic into leads.

Local Search Visibility System

When customers search for what you do — are you one of the top three?

Most businesses are invisible when it matters most. We get you found in local search, dominate your map pack, and turn reviews into trust.

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#1 in the Map Pack

plumber near me Thunder Bay

Your Business

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Local search example

A homeowner types “plumber near me” into Google. Three local businesses appear in the map pack at the top. Those are the only three that get called. The fourth result — even if their website is beautiful — gets ignored. Local SEO is what decides which three show up.

If you're not one of those three, you're invisible to the buyer.

What customers see when they search · Your local market

Most Local Businesses Are Invisible When Customers Search

Your customers don’t scroll past the first three results. They tap one, get a quote, and move on. If your business isn’t there, you don’t even get a chance to compete.

Being on page 2 might as well be being closed.

Top 3

Local results take roughly 75% of all clicks. The rest fight over scraps.

4.5

Minimum rating most customers check before trusting a local business.

91%

Of customers read reviews before making a purchase decision.

How Local Ranking Turns Into Booked Jobs

Ranking is just the start. Here's how a search turns into a paying customer.

Attract

Dominate local search & maps to get found first.

Validate

Automated reviews build instant trust & authority.

Verify

Tracking proves leads come from local search, not vanity rankings.

Feed

Leads push instantly into your CRM pipeline.

System Layers

What's Actually in the Build

A strong Google profile, consistent citations, and a steady stream of 5-star reviews. That's the foundation.

Google Business Profile Optimization

Optimized profile that ranks in the map packService area set up correctly (not too broad)Posts, photos, Q&A managed & updatedReview monitoring & professional replies

Reviews on Autopilot + Reputation Layer

Auto-requests triggered after every jobReply templates for every review (positive & negative)Trust widgets embedded on your websiteReputation reporting (leads, not just ratings)

Citations & Local Schema

Consistent NAP (name, address, phone) across the webCitations built in industry directoriesLocal schema markup on your websiteContent that targets local buyer searches

Reviews on autopilot

Northern Plumbing & Heating

Plumber · Thunder Bay

Open

4.9

127 reviews

Call

Directions

Website

Recent reviews

Dave M.

Showed up same day and fixed it fast. Booked right through their site.

Karen L.

Easiest quote I've ever gotten. Highly recommend.

Every finished job auto-requests a review. Trust compounds.

Own Your Review Layer

Reviews are trust. Turn them into a system with our Reputation Management platform — auto-request, respond, and track the leads they generate.

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Where This Fits in Your Growth System

Visibility is the layer that attracts. Everything else converts.

The Frayze Growth Ladder

Where Are You Now?

1. Website Core

Get Online

Professional Home Base

2. Managed CRM

Automation

Stop the Lead Leaks

3. Growth Engine

Lead Gen

Predictable Flow

4. Scale System

Paid Ads

Market Dominance

The Visibility LayerSupports every stage of the ladder →

You Are Here

Questions About Local SEO & Reputation

Understanding ranking, reviews, and local search.

THE CONNECTED SYSTEM

Everything Frayze automates for you

This layer plugs into one connected system — here’s the full set of capabilities working behind the scenes.

AI Lead Response

Every inquiry gets answered in seconds — day, night, and weekends.

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AI Receptionist

A 24/7 voice assistant that answers, qualifies, and books for you.

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Missed-Call Follow-Up

Every missed call gets an instant text back before they call the next guy.

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Lead Qualification

Filter out tire-kickers so your team only talks to ready-to-buy customers.

Appointment Booking

Leads book themselves straight into your calendar — no phone tag.

Pipeline Automation

Every deal moves forward on its own, so nothing slips through the cracks.

Reviews & Reputation

Automatically ask for reviews at the right moment and turn 5-star feedback into new customers.

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Follow-Up Sequences

Automated email and SMS that nurture every lead until they're ready to buy.

Estimates, Invoicing & Document Signing

Send quotes, collect payment, and get contracts and documents signed — all in one place.

Ranking gets the click. Converting that click into a lead requires more than SEO.

A strong Google profile and high reviews get you found. But if your website is slow, the form is broken, or the call goes to voicemail, you still lose. That’s why we pair local SEO with a conversion-focused website and plug it into your CRM follow-up system — so every lead you earn actually gets answered.

For paid traffic on top of organic, see the Lead Generation System.

Automate your entire review strategy with Reputation Management.

In a specific city? Start with our dedicated pages for SEO in Thunder Bay and SEO in Sudbury.

Get found. Get the call. Book the job. That's the whole point.