Rank higher on Google Maps and beyond
Your customers don't just type into a search bar anymore. They check business listings, compare reviews, and ask ChatGPT or Alexa who to call.
Our local SEO services make sure you show up in every one of those places, starting with a clear look at where you stand today.
Stage 1
Where every Rethink search partnership begins
The 6-Month Local Search Ascent
Before we change anything, we need to see how customers actually find you, and that takes time. Tracking needs months to collect real visitor behavior, your rankings need a baseline to measure against. Six months gives us enough data to recommend what will move the needle for your business, not just what works in theory.
Your outcome
By the end, you'll know exactly where you rank, what's holding you back, and what to do next. We'll present our findings and provide your customized map for success.
Stage 2: After the Ascent Plan
Ongoing local search services
Once your Ascent action plan is in hand, you have two paths. Take it and run with it yourself, or let us carry it forward with an Annual Search Growth Package.
Run with it
Your plan lays out every step, in priority order. Hand it to your team and get climbing.
Put us to work
We put your plan to work month after month, so your search visibility keeps building while you run your business.
What does a monthly search package include?
Packages are built around your goals and can include listing management, ongoing page optimizations, progress reporting, strategy check-ins, and content that builds your authority. We’ll recommend the right level of support when we present your plan.
Search service FAQ's
What's included in your local SEO services?
Every partnership starts with the 6-Month Local Search Ascent: tracking setup, keyword and rank research, a full site audit, directory optimization, and a custom action plan. From there, our Annual Search Growth Packages cover listing management, page optimizations, strategy check-ins, and more.
Why does every search partnership start with the Ascent?
Good strategy needs good data. The Ascent gives us time to set up tracking, benchmark your rankings, and audit your site, so every recommendation after it is based on real results, not guesswork.
Can I do the Local Search Ascent without an annual package?
Absolutely. Your custom action plan is yours to keep. Businesses can choose to take it in-house or bring us along to lead the climb.
How can I rank higher on Google Maps?
An accurate, active Google Business Profile, consistent listings across directories, and a website that clearly matches what people search for all play a role. The Ascent shows exactly which of those needs work for your business.
What is Google Business Profile optimization?
It's making sure your profile is complete, accurate, and active, from hours and categories to photos and posts. It's one of the biggest factors in showing up in local map results and AI-generated answers.
Do you help businesses show up in ChatGPT and AI search?
Yes. The Ascent includes an AI search optimization assessment, and our packages keep your site and listings aligned with the signals AI tools use to decide who to recommend.
What is generative engine optimization (GEO)?
GEO, also called AI search optimization, is making your business easy for AI tools like ChatGPT and Google's AI Overviews to find, understand, and recommend. It builds on the same foundation as local SEO: accurate listings, clear website content, and trusted information about your business.
How long does local SEO take to work?
Search is a long game, which is why our packages run year-round. The Ascent sets your baseline, so you can see exactly how your visibility changes month to month.
How is local SEO different from Google Ads?
Google Ads puts you at the top of results while you're paying for clicks. Local SEO builds visibility you earn over time. Many businesses use both, and we can help with each.
Do you work with businesses that have multiple locations?
Yes. Our packages include listing management for up to 3 locations, and businesses with more receive a custom quote. Our Horizon package is built for regional and national organizations.
Is local SEO worth it for a small business?
If your customers search before they buy, and most do, local SEO for small business is one of the most reliable ways to get more customers without paying for every click.