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Local SEO for Service Businesses (2026)
Answer: local pack ranking comes from proximity, prominence, and relevance. You control prominence and relevance with reviews, citations, and service plus city pages.
Google Business Profile is the product
Complete every field, add real photos monthly, use products and services sections, and post updates. Profiles with 100 plus reviews and weekly activity outrank prettier websites.
Service plus city page structure
One page per service per major city, each with unique local proof, pricing, FAQ schema, and a map. Never clone the same paragraph with the city name swapped.
Review engine
Ask on the day of completion, send one text with a direct link, and respond to every review. Velocity matters more than total count.
Measurement
Track calls, form fills, and direction requests, not rankings alone. A number three ranking with a strong profile beats number one with a weak one.
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