Local SEO & Google Business Profile
Local SEO that puts you on the map for “near me” searches
Local SEO is the work that gets your business into Google's map results for searches like “phone repair near me”. Socialcave optimises your Google Business Profile, builds local service pages, cleans up your listings across UK directories and sets up automatic review requests. It is included in the Get Booked and Get Growing bundles, or available on its own at £199 a month for three target keywords.
Who it is for
What you get
Any business that serves customers in a town or area: shops, gyms, restaurants, cab firms and trades.
- Full Google Business Profile optimisation and weekly posts
- Local service and area pages on your website
- Name, address and phone cleaned up on 40+ UK directories
- Automatic review requests by SMS and WhatsApp
- Monthly map-pack ranking report for your key searches
By industry
Local SEO & Google Business Profile for your trade
Each industry kit tunes this service to how your customers search and buy.
Restaurants & takeaways
“How do I stop paying so much delivery app commission?”
- Delivery apps take a large cut of every order
- Your menu is hard to find on Google outside the apps
Restaurants & takeaways
- Commission-free ordering and table booking
- Menu pages with dishes, allergens and prices
- Google Business Profile with menu and photos
- Weekly reels and offers on Instagram and TikTok
- Loyalty and repeat-order SMS campaigns
Mobile & tech repair
“How do I get more repair bookings?”
- Customers phone round three shops for a price before choosing
- Big chains and franchises outrank you on Google
Mobile & tech repair
- Instant quote tool by brand, model and fault
- Online booking with deposit option
- Model and fault pages ("iPhone 15 screen repair Leeds")
- Review request texted after collection
- Google Business Profile with services and prices
Gyms & fitness
“How do I get more gym members, and keep them?”
- Budget chains undercut you on price
- January sign-ups drop off by March
Gyms & fitness
- Free-trial and 7-day pass landing pages
- Meta ads targeted to your catchment area
- Online memberships, class booking and payments
- Automatic follow-up texts after trial visits
- Transformation and coach content every week
Cabs, minicabs & chauffeurs
“How do I get airport transfer bookings direct?”
- Ride-hailing apps and brokers take the profitable fares
- Customers can't get a price without phoning
Cabs, minicabs & chauffeurs
- Instant fare quote and online booking
- Airport pages: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, Manchester and more
- Corporate account enquiry page
- Google Ads for airport and long-distance searches
- Reviews collected after every completed journey
Case studies
Local SEO & Google Business Profile we have delivered
Real businesses we work with. Hover or tap for the story.
DolpTec
SEO 61% of website traffic from organic search
61% of traffic from organic search, built in under a year
- Website: Website development with clean URLs, a 59-character title, a 157-character meta description, schema, canonical tags and an llms.txt file for AI crawlers.
- Content SEO: 21 keyword-researched articles in six weeks (February to March 2026) on AI, cloud, DevOps, MLOps and ERP, each linking back to the service pages.
- SEO: Technical and on-page SEO across the site, plus 72+ white-hat backlinks in February and March 2026 from profiles, directories, guest articles and Q&A, with no toxic links.
GlobalHub FZCO
Meta ads 177 form leads from Meta ads, Sep 2025 to Feb 2026
177 leads at about ₹132 each, on top of 87% organic traffic
- Website: Website build with lead capture.
- Lead generation: Six Meta campaigns: UAE lead-generation ads, Diwali offers, a Maharashtra campaign and Diwali retargeting, with instant lead forms and WhatsApp messaging.
- SEO: Keyword strategy for the UAE market, on-page optimisation and quality link building.
FAQ
Local SEO & Google Business Profile: questions we get asked
How long does local SEO take to work?
Google Business Profile fixes can show results within weeks. Ranking for competitive searches in a busy town usually takes three to six months of steady work.
Do reviews really affect local rankings?
Yes. The number, recency and quality of Google reviews are among the signals Google uses for local results, and customers read them before they call.
What is a citation?
A citation is any listing of your business name, address and phone number, such as Yell, Apple Maps or Bing Places. Consistent citations help Google trust your details.
Works well with
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Social media management
Reels, posts and stories made for your trade, posted on schedule.
Social media management
- Monthly content calendar you approve before anything is posted
- 12 posts a month on Get Booked, more on Get Growing
- Reels and short videos edited from your phone footage
- Captions, hashtags and local tags written for each post
Timeline: First posts within 1 week
Explore social media management →Paid ads
Google, Meta, TikTok and more: campaigns that start small, prove ROI, then scale.
Paid ads
- Campaigns on Google, Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, Reddit, YouTube or LinkedIn
- Call, form, booking and sale tracking
- Ad copy and creative made for your trade
- Weekly bid and budget optimisation
Timeline: Live within 1–2 weeks
Explore paid ads →Branding & design
Logos, colours, menus, price lists and van wraps that look the part.
Branding & design
- Logo in full colour, single colour and icon versions
- Colour palette and font pairing
- Social media templates
- Menu, price list or flyer design
Timeline: 2–3 weeks
Explore branding & design →Reviews & reputation
Automatic review requests and replies that win back unhappy customers.
Reviews & reputation
- Automatic review requests after each sale or visit
- QR codes for your counter, receipts and vehicles
- Professional replies to every review within 48 hours
- Alerts for negative reviews so you can respond quickly
Timeline: Live within 1 week
Explore reviews & reputation →Free, no obligation
Get your Digital Health Check
Tell us where to look. Within 48 hours we send a two-page scorecard showing where you are losing customers online.
- Website speed and mobile score
- Google Business Profile and reviews
- Do AI assistants mention you?
- Three quick wins you can do yourself