Rank Higher on Google Maps & Local Search.
Get your business ranked in the Google Map 3-Pack and be the first choice when customers search nearby, consistently driving new organic leads.
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CONVERTS THROUGH MAPS PACK
VISIT WITHIN 24 HOURS
SEO EXPERIENCE
WHY IT MATTERS
Why local SEO matters for service businesses.
When people search for local services, they rarely scroll. The businesses in the top 3 spots on Google Maps capture the majority of calls, clicks, and bookings. Most SEO agencies overlook this and use outdated methods that keep you buried. We focus on what actually drives local leads.
Clicks
The Google Maps pack gets 75% of all clicks — appearing above every organic search result on the page.
Calls
Businesses in the Maps pack are perceived as reliable and trustworthy, significantly increasing call and booking rates.
Foot Traffic
76% of people who search for a nearby business visit within 24 hours. Local visibility drives real-world action.
Less Ad Spend
Organic local rankings generate consistent lead flow without ongoing ad spend. You earn the traffic once and keep it.
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312 Lakeshore Rd E Unit 3-5
Opens 4 p.m.
“The pasta was so delicious and flavourful, the sauce was incredible.”
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203 North Service Rd W
“The pizza and pasta tastes like it's straight from Italy.”
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2091 Winston Park Dr
“The pasta dishes are incredible and the atmosphere is perfect!”
GOOGLE MAPS
75% of local search traffic converts through the Google Maps Top 3.
While only 1 to 2% convert through paid ads.
The Google Maps pack is the most valuable real estate in local search. It sits above every organic result, it triggers for every city-specific and near-me search, and it converts at a rate that paid ads cannot come close to. We get your business into that pack and keep it there.
Book a Free Strategy CallRank in the Maps Pack
within 90 days.
Generate high-intent
organic leads.
Reduce reliance on
expensive paid ads.
Attract local clients
ready to book.
Build authority
across your region.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Local SEO and AEO built for service businesses.
Google Maps optimization
Your Google Business Profile fully optimized to rank in the local pack. Reviews strategy, posting cadence, and profile structure that Google rewards.
Local keyword research
We find the exact searches your customers make in your city and build your entire strategy around those terms.
On-page SEO
Every page on your site structured for Google from the title tag down. Clean hierarchy, schema markup, and content that ranks.
AEO content layer
Structured content that positions your business as the answer when ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Perplexity fields a recommendation in your category.
Technical SEO foundation
Site speed, mobile performance, crawlability, and indexing — all the technical foundations that Google requires before it ranks you.
Monthly reporting
Clear reporting on Maps rankings, local pack visibility, and organic traffic that connects directly to leads and calls.
WHAT YOU GET
What local SEO actually delivers.
Appear where your local customers are searching.
Google Maps. Local search results. AI recommendations. Your business shows up at every point in the local search journey.
Convert online visibility into calls and bookings.
Visibility without conversion is pointless. We build local SEO strategies that turn search rankings into phone calls, form fills, and booked appointments.
Build long-term organic lead flow without relying on ads.
Unlike paid ads, local SEO authority compounds over time. The foundation we build keeps generating leads long after the work is done.
BY INDUSTRY
Local SEO built for your industry.
Every industry has different search patterns, different keywords, and different competition. We specialize in the industries that depend on local visibility to win.
WHY AH MEDIA
Local SEO specialists for service businesses.
Google Maps is our focus
The Maps pack drives more local calls and clicks than anything else in local search. Every strategy we build starts there.
SEO and AEO as one system
We combine local SEO and AEO into one strategy. Your business gets found on Google and gets recommended by AI.
21+ years in the markets we serve
We have been doing local SEO for service businesses across Canada, the US, and the Middle East since before it had a name.
Transparent reporting, every month
You see exactly what is moving, what we are working on, and how it connects to your leads. No smoke and mirrors.
Results that compound over time
Local SEO authority builds. The work we do in month one keeps paying off in month twelve and beyond.
No lock-in contracts
We earn your business every month based on results. Month-to-month. You can walk if it is not working.
EXPERIENCE
BUILT
SERVED
Plans & Pricing
Local SEO plans built for service businesses.
Month-to-month. No lock-in contracts. We earn your business every month based on results.
Foundation
Local Visibility
For businesses that need to establish a Google Maps presence and start ranking in local search. The foundation every service business needs.
SETUP FEE
$497
MONTHLY MANAGEMENT
$597/mo
Month-to-month. No lock-in contract.
- Google Business Profile audit and optimization
- Local keyword research (up to 20 terms)
- On-page SEO for up to 5 pages
- Schema markup and structured data
- Citation building and cleanup
- Monthly ranking report
Most Popular
Local Dominance
For businesses ready to own the Google Maps Top 3 in their city. SEO and AEO combined into one system that gets you found on Google and recommended by AI.
SETUP FEE
$797
MONTHLY MANAGEMENT
$997/mo
Month-to-month. No lock-in contract.
- Everything in Local Visibility
- Google Maps Top 3 strategy
- AEO content layer (AI citation structure)
- Local SEO landing pages (up to 3)
- Competitor gap analysis
- Review strategy and response templates
- Monthly strategy call
- Full monthly reporting
Multi-Location
Authority & Scale
For businesses with multiple locations or service areas that need a full local authority strategy across their entire footprint.
SETUP FEE
$1,297
MONTHLY MANAGEMENT
$1,497/mo
Month-to-month. No lock-in contract.
- Everything in Local Dominance
- Multi-location SEO strategy
- Up to 8 location or service area pages
- Full AEO architecture
- Backlink and authority building
- Technical SEO audit and fixes
- Dedicated account manager
- Custom monthly reporting
Setup fee is one-time. Monthly management is month-to-month with no lock-in contract.
FAQs
FAQs
What is local SEO?
Local SEO is the practice of optimizing your online presence to appear in search results for location-based queries. When someone in your city searches for the service you provide, local SEO is what determines whether your business shows up — on Google Maps, in the local pack, and in organic results.
How long does it take to see results from local SEO?
Google Maps and local pack rankings can show movement in 30 to 60 days in most markets. Broader organic rankings take 3 to 6 months to build meaningfully. We give you a realistic timeline specific to your market and competition before you spend a dollar.
What is the Google Maps local pack?
The local pack is the block of 3 business listings that appears at the top of Google search results for local queries. It includes a map and the top 3 businesses in that category for that location. Businesses in the local pack get the majority of local search clicks, calls, and bookings.
What is AEO and how does it work with local SEO?
AEO stands for Answer Engine Optimization. It is the practice of structuring your content so AI platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity recommend your business. Local SEO gets you found on Google. AEO gets you recommended by AI. We build both as one combined system because you need both.
Do you need a website built by AH Media to get local SEO?
We do our best work when we have full access to your website because on-page SEO requires direct control of your site structure. If we built your site, the SEO foundation is already in place. If you have an existing site, we discuss access requirements on the call.
What does local SEO include?
Our local SEO service covers Google Business Profile optimization, local keyword research, on-page SEO, schema markup, technical SEO foundations, AEO content layer, and monthly reporting. Everything needed to rank in Google Maps, the local pack, and AI search recommendations.
How is your approach to SEO different?
We specialize in service businesses and we focus on the results that matter: leads, calls, and Google Maps visibility. We do not send reports full of vanity metrics. We tell you what is working, what is not, and what we are doing about it — even when that conversation is uncomfortable.
Do you work on month-to-month contracts?
Yes. The setup is a one-time fee. Monthly management is optional and month-to-month with no lock-in contract. We earn your business every month based on results, not paperwork. If it is not working, you can walk.
Can local SEO work for businesses with multiple locations?
Yes. Multi-location businesses need a strategy that builds local authority for each location individually while maintaining consistent branding across all of them. We have experience building local SEO strategies that work at scale without losing the local relevance each location needs.
How soon should I add SEO and AEO after getting a new website?
Immediately. The best time to start is as soon as your site is live. SEO and AEO authority takes time to build, and every month you delay is a month your competitors are getting ahead. Most clients add SEO and AEO at the same time as the website build.
GET STARTED
Ready to rank on Google Maps and own local search in your city?
Book a free call. We will audit your current local search visibility, show you exactly where you are losing leads, and map out what it will take to get you into the Google Maps Top 3.