Local SEO & GMB Optimization
Let Your Business Be the First They See — and the First They Call.
Local SEO isn’t just about showing up—it’s about showing up for the right people, in the right area, at the right time. Whether you serve Suffolk County, Nassau, or NYC boroughs, Google’s local algorithm prioritizes businesses with optimized profiles, consistent local signals, and fresh content. That’s exactly what we deliver.
More than 70% of local searches lead to real-world action. Whether you’re a plumber in Nassau County or a bakery in Suffolk, showing up in the Google Map Pack with an optimized business profile can transform your foot traffic and phone calls. At Haveli Studios, we help Long Island businesses dominate local search with powerful Local SEO and Google Business Profile (GMB) optimization.
🧭 GMB Setup & Optimization
We’ll fully optimize your Google Business Profile—hours, services, images, service areas, FAQs, posts, and other business information. This includes creating services, geo-tagging images, setting service radiuses, writing optimized business descriptions, and integrating call-tracking for better performance tracking.
🧠 Local Keyword Strategy
We don’t just guess—we analyze search intent and competitor rankings in your zip code. We structure your pages and GMB content around real demand.
⭐ Review & Reputation Management
Get more 5-star reviews, respond effectively, and build trust with customers in your local market.
🔗 Citation & Local Link Building
We submit your business to relevant directories and build backlinks that boost your local authority.
📊 Tracking & Monthly Reports
See how your listing is performing — from impressions and clicks to calls and direction requests.
Why Local SEO is Non-Negotiable for Local Businesses
Over 80% of users searching for a service on Google never go past the first page—and nearly half click on a result from the Map Pack. Whether you’re a plumber in Nassau County or a bridal boutique in Queens, showing up in local search is critical. Local SEO connects your business to nearby customers exactly when they’re ready to act—searching “near me,” checking hours, or reading reviews. If you’re not there, your competitor is.
Our Proven Local SEO & GMB Optimization Process
1. GMB Audit & Setup
We evaluate your current Google Business Profile and optimize everything—from categories and service areas to images, hours, and posts.
2. Local Keyword Research
Using tools like Semrush, we target keywords like “contractor Nassau County,” “SEO services Long Island,” and “photographer near me Queens.”
3. On-Page SEO + Citations
We align your website’s service pages with location-based keywords, improve technical SEO, and build citations across relevant directories.
4. Review Strategy
We implement a review collection system to increase 5-star ratings, improve visibility, and build trust with searchers.
5. Monthly Optimization
GMB posts, photo uploads, Q&A updates, and insights tracking ensure ongoing performance in local search.
Who This Service is For
Local SEO is ideal for any business that relies on geographic proximity to get customers:
- Contractors, electricians, plumbers
- Restaurants, cafés, bakeries
- Local retailers & service providers
- Dentists, therapists, and law firms
- Event planners, photographers, and creatives
If you’ve ever asked, “Why am I not showing up when someone searches for my business type?” — this service is built for you.
What Impacts Your Local Search Rankings?
We focus on the 5 key factors that impact local rankings:
- GMB completeness – Accurate categories, photos, services, and more
- Proximity signals – We clarify and optimize your service areas
- Review velocity & quality – More 5-star reviews = higher rankings
- On-page SEO with local keywords – Targeting “[your service] + [your city]”
- NAP consistency – Your business Name, Address, and Phone must match across the web
By aligning these, we give Google the trust signals it needs to boost your visibility.
How Local SEO is Different from Traditional SEO?
Most people confuse “ranking on Google” with “ranking locally.” Traditional SEO focuses on general search visibility, while Local SEO targets the Map Pack and local intent queries—like “near me,” city-specific searches, and service-area keywords.
We optimize both your site and your Google Business Profile to ensure your business shows up when someone nearby is ready to act. Local SEO also includes citation building, review generation, service-area accuracy, and location-specific content—all of which influence whether you appear on Page 1 or not at all.
How long does it take to see results from local SEO?
Most businesses begin seeing improvements in visibility and GMB engagement within 30–60 days, depending on competition.
Can you help me if I don’t have a Google Business Profile yet?
Absolutely! We’ll set it up, verify it, and optimize it from scratch with everything needed to rank locally.
What areas do you cover?
We specialize in Long Island, and NYC local SEO, including Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the NYC boroughs.
Let’s Put Your Business on the (Google) Map
Whether you’re trying to show up in the Google Map Pack, boost reviews, or drive foot traffic — we’ll help you take control of your local visibility and win more customers across Long Island.