Local SEO for Google Maps

Around 76% of local clicks go to the top 3 on Google Maps. Let's get you there.

We help local service businesses show up higher on Google Maps, so more nearby customers can find you, call you, and book you. No long contracts, no fluff, just steady work on your Google Business Profile.

If your website is holding back calls, we can clean it up or rebuild a better one at no extra cost as part of your campaign.

Trusted by 200+ local businesses

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The Data

The numbers behind local search.

Where you rank on Google Maps makes a real difference. Here's what the data shows.

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of local search clicks

go to the top 3 on Google Maps. The rest split what's left.

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go to the #1 listing alone

Position one is close to half of all clicks in a local search.

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more calls and directions

Top 3 listings get roughly 5x the calls and direction requests of results below.

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convert within 24 hours

Most local searchers call or visit a business within a day, so being visible matters.

Click share by Google Maps position

Based on a mix of recent local search studies.

About 7x more clicks at #1 vs #4+
Position #130%
Position #215%
Position #310%
Position #4+4%
Lead-loss calculator

Estimate the leads you might be missing.

Est. missed clicks / mo

108

Est. missed leads / mo

43

These are rough estimates based on your inputs. Actual results depend on your market, competition, reviews, location, and how well your profile is optimized.

Want a clearer picture of how many leads you might be missing each month?

Toronto & GTA Coverage

From page 2 to the top of the map pack.

A real client result across the GTA. In 60 days, their average Google Maps rank moved from #13 to #1, and monthly calls grew significantly.

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Before avg. rank
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After avg. rank
60 days
Timeline
Google Business Profile call performance: 675% more calls, from 4 to 31 calls per month in 60 days
How It Works

The 3-phase process we use with every client.

No mystery work, no bloated retainers. Just the steps that actually move local rankings.

  1. 1

    Complete onboarding survey

    NAP, hours, services, service areas, target customers, top 3 competitors, USPs, and your most profitable services.

  2. 2

    Grant Manager access (not ownership)

    Add medved.manager@gmail.com as a Manager on your Google Business Profile.

  3. 3

    Upload business assets to Drive

    Logo (transparent PNG), exterior/interior photos, team, work, videos, brand guidelines. Aim for 10–15 photos.

Manager access (7-step walkthrough)
  1. 1business.google.com/locations
  2. 2Select your profile
  3. 3⋮ menu
  4. 4Business Profile settings
  5. 5People and access
  6. 6Add → medved.manager@gmail.com
  7. 7Role: Manager → Invite
Results

Real local businesses. Real ranking shifts.

A few local businesses across the Greater Toronto Area that moved up on Google Maps.

Auto Repair Shop

Oakville, Ontario

Moved from outside the local 3-pack to the #1 Google Maps position for a high-value service keyword.

Google Maps rank

#13#1

Monthly calls

431

Google reviews

2285

Average rating

3.84.9

Result:

More local visibility, stronger customer trust, and a steady increase in service inquiries.

HVAC Contractor

Mississauga, Ontario

Improved visibility across Mississauga and surrounding service areas after optimizing the profile, services, categories, content, and review strategy.

Google Maps rank

#9#3

Monthly calls

3891

Monthly leads

2457

Profile views

1,2403,480

Result:

More emergency-service calls and higher-quality leads from nearby homeowners.

Dental Clinic

North York, Ontario

Moved into the local 3-pack for several treatment-related searches and increased new-patient inquiries.

Google Maps rank

#7#2

Monthly calls

63119

Website visits

86174

New-patient inquiries

2961

Result:

Greater visibility for high-intent searches and more appointment requests from local patients.

Home-Service Contractor

Toronto, Ontario

Expanded visibility across several Toronto neighbourhoods and began ranking for more service-specific searches.

Google Maps rank

#11#4

Monthly calls

2158

Monthly leads

1539

Direction requests

1847

Result:

More qualified inquiries without increasing paid-ad spend.

Testimonials

Don't take our word for it.

Owners. Operators. Their words, their results.

"We went from invisible to the #1 spot in our city. Phone literally rings more. ROI was obvious within 60 days."

Sam Patel

ClearFlow Plumbing

"Other agencies sold me reports. Medved focused on rankings. Our bookings doubled in a quarter."

Erica Liu

Harbour Wellness Studio

"Straightforward, no nonsense, and the calendar is full again. I wish I'd hired them two years ago."
Tom Bauer avatar

Tom Bauer

Northline Roofing

"We were stuck on page 2 for almost a year. Three months in with Medved and we're getting calls from neighbourhoods we'd never reached before."
Marcus Bennett avatar

Marcus Bennett

Bennett & Sons HVAC

"Our profile finally looks like a real clinic. New patient calls are up and the team actually has time to follow up on every one."

Priya Shah

Bright Lane Dental

"Honest team, no nonsense. They told me what was wrong with my profile, fixed it, and the calls picked up within a few weeks."
Daniel Romano avatar

Daniel Romano

Junction Auto Care

"I used to get maybe two booking requests a week off Google. Now it's most days. Nothing flashy, just steady improvement."

Hannah Wright

FreshKey Cleaning Co.

"They actually answer the phone and explain things in plain English. Our Maps ranking has been climbing every month."

Omar Haddad

SafeSpark Electrical

"The review system they set up alone was worth it. We went from 31 reviews to over 90 in about four months."
Jessica Tran avatar

Jessica Tran

Maple Spine Chiropractic

"I've worked with two other agencies before. Medved is the first one that showed me real movement on Google Maps."
Kevin O'Sullivan avatar

Kevin O'Sullivan

Highpoint Roofing

"More of the right calls. People are finding us for the treatments we actually want to book, not random questions."
Sofia Marchetti avatar

Sofia Marchetti

Glowline Med Spa

"Emergency calls used to go to the same three competitors above us. Now we're in that group. Huge difference for the business."

Ahmed Khan

RapidKey Locksmiths

"They handle the posts, the photos, the review responses. I get a clean monthly report and I can focus on the actual jobs."

Rachel Nguyen

Greenway Landscaping

"Straightforward people. They set expectations, hit them, and our weekly booked jobs are noticeably up."
Brandon Wallace avatar

Brandon Wallace

LiftRight Garage Doors

"Local search isn't easy in our field. They were patient, did the work properly, and our consultation requests have steadily increased."
Maria Silva avatar

Maria Silva

Lakeside Family Law

"No pressure to upsell, no fluff in the reports. Just the work that needed to happen on our profile, done well."

Eli Goldberg

TrueCoat Painting & Reno

"Bookings from Google are now our biggest source of new clients. I genuinely didn't think that was possible a year ago."
Cassidy Park avatar

Cassidy Park

Park & Co. Hair Studio

"We rank in the top 3 for most of our service area now. Phone rings more, jobs are bigger, and the team's busier than ever."
Vincent Russo avatar

Vincent Russo

AquaLine Plumbing & Drain

"We went from invisible to the #1 spot in our city. Phone literally rings more. ROI was obvious within 60 days."

Sam Patel

ClearFlow Plumbing

"Other agencies sold me reports. Medved focused on rankings. Our bookings doubled in a quarter."

Erica Liu

Harbour Wellness Studio

"Straightforward, no nonsense, and the calendar is full again. I wish I'd hired them two years ago."
Tom Bauer avatar

Tom Bauer

Northline Roofing

"We were stuck on page 2 for almost a year. Three months in with Medved and we're getting calls from neighbourhoods we'd never reached before."
Marcus Bennett avatar

Marcus Bennett

Bennett & Sons HVAC

"Our profile finally looks like a real clinic. New patient calls are up and the team actually has time to follow up on every one."

Priya Shah

Bright Lane Dental

"Honest team, no nonsense. They told me what was wrong with my profile, fixed it, and the calls picked up within a few weeks."
Daniel Romano avatar

Daniel Romano

Junction Auto Care

"I used to get maybe two booking requests a week off Google. Now it's most days. Nothing flashy, just steady improvement."

Hannah Wright

FreshKey Cleaning Co.

"They actually answer the phone and explain things in plain English. Our Maps ranking has been climbing every month."

Omar Haddad

SafeSpark Electrical

"The review system they set up alone was worth it. We went from 31 reviews to over 90 in about four months."
Jessica Tran avatar

Jessica Tran

Maple Spine Chiropractic

"I've worked with two other agencies before. Medved is the first one that showed me real movement on Google Maps."
Kevin O'Sullivan avatar

Kevin O'Sullivan

Highpoint Roofing

"More of the right calls. People are finding us for the treatments we actually want to book, not random questions."
Sofia Marchetti avatar

Sofia Marchetti

Glowline Med Spa

"Emergency calls used to go to the same three competitors above us. Now we're in that group. Huge difference for the business."

Ahmed Khan

RapidKey Locksmiths

"They handle the posts, the photos, the review responses. I get a clean monthly report and I can focus on the actual jobs."

Rachel Nguyen

Greenway Landscaping

"Straightforward people. They set expectations, hit them, and our weekly booked jobs are noticeably up."
Brandon Wallace avatar

Brandon Wallace

LiftRight Garage Doors

"Local search isn't easy in our field. They were patient, did the work properly, and our consultation requests have steadily increased."
Maria Silva avatar

Maria Silva

Lakeside Family Law

"No pressure to upsell, no fluff in the reports. Just the work that needed to happen on our profile, done well."

Eli Goldberg

TrueCoat Painting & Reno

"Bookings from Google are now our biggest source of new clients. I genuinely didn't think that was possible a year ago."
Cassidy Park avatar

Cassidy Park

Park & Co. Hair Studio

"We rank in the top 3 for most of our service area now. Phone rings more, jobs are bigger, and the team's busier than ever."
Vincent Russo avatar

Vincent Russo

AquaLine Plumbing & Drain

What's Included

What you get when we manage your Google Business Profile.

One team handling the parts that move your rankings, in the right order.

Profile optimization that ranks

Every field, category, service, and detail is tuned to help your profile compete in the local searches that matter most.

Reviews and reputation

Simple review systems that help bring in more customer feedback and keep your profile looking active, trusted, and professional.

Local content and posts

Regular posts, photos, updates, and local content focused on the neighbourhoods and services you actually want more work from.

Competitor monitoring

We watch your top local competitors and adjust your plan when rankings, reviews, or market conditions start to change.

Monthly reporting

Clear monthly reports showing calls, directions, bookings, ranking movement, and the work completed on your profile.

Website refresh or rebuild

If your site is outdated or confusing, we can clean it up or rebuild a better version as part of your campaign.

Every day you're outside the top 3, those calls go to the businesses ranked above you.

Book Your Audit

See where you stand on Google Maps. Free.

A 30-minute walkthrough of your Google Business Profile, your local competitors, and where the biggest gains are. No pressure, just real numbers.

We’ll also look at your website and tell you if it’s helping or hurting your local leads.

Personalized GMB audit (no template reports)
Quick look at your top local competitors
Rough estimate of the leads you may be missing each month
Clear, no-pressure plan to improve your rankings
Website conversion review, with a free refresh or rebuild if your site is holding back results
Simple next steps you can use whether you hire us or not
Audits booked this week: 12 of 15 slots filled
About Us

Built by operators, not theorists.

Two founders, one goal: help local businesses get found on Google Maps, and keep them showing up.

Nikola Jakovljevic headshot

Nikola Jakovljevic

Co-Founder & Strategy

Former agency lead turned GMB specialist. Focused on how local search actually works and turning rankings into real calls.

Toronto, ON
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Danilo Borcic

Co-Founder & Operations

Systems-first operator. Builds the processes, checklists, and reporting that keep clients ranking well month after month.

Toronto, ON