Blended Search

Local SEO for Home Service Contractors

Own the Map Pack. Get found by homeowners who are ready to call.

Ready to Start the Conversation?

Show up in Maps and local results when homeowners search for your services
Turn Google searches into phone calls and booked jobs
Build long-term local visibility that compounds over time

The Map Pack Is Where Hiring Decisions Happen.

Local SEO Is How You Get There.

Search Is Where the Money Is.

When a homeowner needs a plumber, an electrician, or an HVAC tech, they search. And the first thing they see on Google is the Map Pack: three local businesses with star ratings, phone numbers, and a link to call. That is where the decision happens. Not on page two. Not buried in a list of blue links. Right there, in that three-pack at the top of the page.

Local SEO is how your business earns and keeps one of those spots. It is not a trick or a shortcut. It is the ongoing work of making sure Google understands who you are, what you do, where you serve, and why you are the most credible option in your market. We handle all of it: your Google Business Profile, your local citations, your service area pages, your content, and the trust signals that separate you from everyone else in the Map Pack.

This is not a set-it-and-forget-it service. Search behavior changes, competitors move, and Google updates its algorithms. We actively manage and refine your local search presence so you stay visible where it matters most.

How Long Does Local SEO Take to Start Generating Leads?

Local SEO is a long-term play, but it is not a slow one. Most clients see measurable movement in Map Pack positions within 60 to 90 days. Calls and leads build from there as authority grows. Watch the video to hear how it works for contractors like you.

Your Competitors Are in the Map Pack Right Now. Are You?

Most contractors have a Google Business Profile. Very few have one that is actually working for them. An incomplete profile, inconsistent business information across the web, and zero content strategy is not Local SEO. It is just existing online. The contractors who dominate their local market treat Local SEO as an ongoing discipline, not a one-time setup. That is where we come in.

  • Hundreds of local search campaigns managed for home service contractors since 2007
  • Thousands of leads delivered through Map Pack visibility and local organic rankings
  • 5.0 Google Rating. We practice what we preach.
Get Started

What Your Local SEO Program Includes

Google Business Profile Management

We fully optimize and actively manage your GBP: categories, services, photos, posts, Q&A, and review responses. This is the engine that drives Map Pack visibility.

Local Citation Building and Cleanup

We build, correct, and monitor your business listings across directories, data aggregators, and industry sites to lock in consistent NAP (Name, Address, Phone) data everywhere Google looks.

Service Area & Service-Specific Landing Pages

We build conversion-focused pages targeting the specific services you offer in the specific areas you serve. These pages rank in organic results and feed authority back to your GBP.

Authority-Building Content Strategy

Ongoing local and recurring content that builds topical authority, answers the questions homeowners are asking, and signals to Google that your business is active, relevant, and trustworthy.

Link Building and Site Authority

Site authority is the number two ranking factor behind distance, and backlinks are one of the primary ways to build it. We earn relevant, high-quality links from local and industry sources that strengthen your domain authority and help you outrank competitors in the Map Pack and organic results.

Review Acquisition Strategy

Reviews are a direct ranking factor in the Map Pack. We implement a system that helps you consistently earn new Google reviews tied to the services and locations that matter most.

Monthly Reporting on What Matters

Map Pack positions, local organic rankings, calls, form submissions, and leads. Not impressions. Not clicks. The numbers that tell you whether the phone is ringing more than it was last month.

Not All Local SEO Is Created Equal

Talking Monkey Typical Agency / DIY
Who Does the Work Experienced team focused exclusively on home service marketing. Junior staff, offshore teams, or automated tools with no industry context.
Strategy Custom local strategy built around your services, service areas, and competition. Same playbook used across every industry and market.
GBP Management Actively managed: posts, photos, Q&A, review responses, category optimization. Set up once and forgotten. Maybe a post every few months
Reporting Calls, form fills, Map Pack positions, and leads. Tied to real outcomes. Rankings reports and traffic graphs with no connection to actual calls or jobs.
Communication Direct access to the people doing the work. We answer the phone. Account manager middlemen, Ticket systems, and Call centers.
Transparency You see everything. You own everything. No mystery budgets. Bundled fees. No clarity on what is being done or why.

You Will Always Know What We Are Doing and Why

We do not send you a PDF full of charts and hope you figure it out. Every month, you get a clear report that shows what we worked on, what moved, and what we are doing next. If something is not working, we tell you. If something needs to change, we explain why.

Local SEO is not a black box. You will know exactly where your business stands in the Map Pack, which keywords are driving calls, and how your review profile is growing. No guessing. No “trust us” hand-waving.

  • Full visibility into every task we complete on your account each month
  • Live data on Map Pack positions, local rankings, and lead volume
  • Clear explanation of what is working, what is not, and what comes next
Get Started

What Contractors Say About Working With Us

SEE WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT US.

Talking Monkey Media worked closely with us on a from the ground up new website. Our collaboration was smooth and very productive. As a, among other skills, project manager, Blair allowed me to guide and lead while providing expert advise outside of my area of expertise…

Keith Reynolds

Talking Monkey Media worked closely with us on a from the ground up new website. Our collaboration was smooth and very productive. As a, among other skills, project manager, Blair allowed me to guide and lead while providing expert advise outside of my area of expertise…

Keith Reynolds

Talking Monkey Media worked closely with us on a from the ground up new website. Our collaboration was smooth and very productive. As a, among other skills, project manager, Blair allowed me to guide and lead while providing expert advise outside of my area of expertise…

Keith Reynolds

Talking Monkey Media worked closely with us on a from the ground up new website. Our collaboration was smooth and very productive. As a, among other skills, project manager, Blair allowed me to guide and lead while providing expert advise outside of my area of expertise…

Keith Reynolds

Talking Monkey Media worked closely with us on a from the ground up new website. Our collaboration was smooth and very productive. As a, among other skills, project manager, Blair allowed me to guide and lead while providing expert advise outside of my area of expertise…

Keith Reynolds

Talking Monkey Media worked closely with us on a from the ground up new website. Our collaboration was smooth and very productive. As a, among other skills, project manager, Blair allowed me to guide and lead while providing expert advise outside of my area of expertise…

Keith Reynolds

FAQs

YOU’VE GOT QUESTIONS WE HAVE ANSWERS

How long does it take to see results from Local SEO?

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

What is the Google Map Pack and why does it matter?

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

Do I need a website for Local SEO to work?

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

What is the difference between Local SEO and regular SEO?

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

How important are Google reviews for Local SEO?

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

Will I own my Google Business Profile and accounts?

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

What if I have been burned by an SEO company before?

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

Can you help if I already have a Google Business Profile?

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

Local SEO Resources for Home Service Contractors

MARKETING TIPS AND STRATEGIES FOR HOME SERVICE COMPANIES