Local SEO Services
Get Found by Customers in Your Area
When someone searches “near me” or looks for a local business on Google, you need to show up — and show up first. Our local SEO services put your business on the map, in the search results, and in front of customers who are ready to buy.
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Your Competitors Are Getting the Calls That Should Be Yours
When a customer searches for your type of business in your area, do they find you — or your competitors?
Most local businesses have no idea how much revenue they’re losing because they don’t show up in the Google Map Pack or local search results. The businesses that invest in local SEO are the ones getting the calls.
Not in the Map Pack
The top 3 Google Maps results get the vast majority of local clicks. If you’re not there, you’re invisible to local searchers.
Few or no Google reviews
Reviews are a top ranking factor for local search. Without a review strategy, you’re handing business to competitors with better ratings.
Inconsistent business listings
Your name, address, and phone number are different across directories. This confuses Google and tanks your local rankings.
No idea what’s working
You’re spending money on marketing but have no way to track which efforts actually generate phone calls and leads.
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The local businesses we work with don’t just get “more traffic” — they get a hyper-targeted local strategy that puts them in front of the right people, in the right area, at the exact moment they’re ready to call.
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Our Local SEO Services
Everything your business needs to dominate local search results and get more calls from customers in your area.
Google Business Profile Optimization
We fully optimize your Google Business Profile — categories, services, photos, posts, Q&A, and attributes — so Google sees your business as the most relevant result in your area.
Local Citation Building
We ensure your business name, address, and phone number (NAP) are consistent across every directory that matters — Yelp, Yellow Pages, industry directories, and dozens more.
Review Generation & Management
We help you build a steady stream of genuine Google reviews with automated follow-ups, response templates, and a strategy that makes asking for reviews easy and natural.
Local Keyword Targeting
We research and target the exact search terms your local customers use — including city-specific, neighbourhood, and “near me” keywords — and build content that ranks for them.
Local Link Building
We earn backlinks from local sources — community organizations, local news, industry associations, and partnerships — that signal to Google your business is a trusted local authority.
Call Tracking & Reporting
We install call tracking on every campaign so you know exactly which marketing channel — Google Ads, SEO, social, or your GBP listing — generated each phone call. No guesswork.
Call Tracking: Know Exactly Where Your Leads Come From
Most businesses spend money on marketing and hope it works. We don’t believe in hope — we believe in data.
Call tracking is built into every AMS campaign. It works by assigning unique phone numbers to each marketing channel — your Google Ads, your SEO pages, your Google Business Profile, your social media — so when a customer calls, we know exactly which channel drove that call.
Think of it like putting a different coloured flag on each marketing effort. When a call comes in, we can see which flag (which campaign) brought that customer to you. The call still rings your normal business line — the customer experience doesn’t change at all.
Attribute every call to a channel
See whether a call came from Google Ads, organic SEO, your Google Business Profile, a Facebook campaign, or another source.
Stop wasting money on what doesn’t work
If a campaign isn’t generating calls, we know. We shift budget to the channels that are actually driving business.
Listen to call recordings for quality
Calls can be recorded (with consent) so you can review how your front desk handles leads and identify training opportunities.
Real ROI reporting
Your monthly reports show actual calls and leads per channel — not just clicks and impressions. You see the real return on your investment.
How Call Tracking Works
Why We Use Call Tracking on Every Campaign
For most local businesses, phone calls are the #1 source of new customers. Without call tracking, you’re flying blind — spending money and hoping it works. With call tracking, every dollar is accountable.
What Local SEO Includes
A full local SEO strategy covers both on-site and off-site factors. Here’s everything we handle.
On-Site & Technical
Off-Site & Google Business Profile
Local SEO + broader SEO work together. Local SEO focuses on map results and “near me” searches, while traditional SEO drives organic traffic for service and informational searches. We typically recommend both for maximum visibility. Learn about our SEO services →
Why Businesses Choose AMS for Local SEO
We’re not a big faceless agency. We’re a Canadian team that understands local markets and knows how to get you found.
Call Tracking on Everything
Every campaign we run includes call tracking at no extra charge. You’ll always know which channels are driving real calls — not just clicks.
Transparent Reporting
Monthly reports show calls, leads, rankings, and cost-per-lead by channel. No jargon, no vanity metrics — just the numbers that matter to your business.
We Understand Canadian Local Markets
We’ve helped businesses across Canada dominate their local search results. We know the directories, the search patterns, and the competitive landscape.
Full-Service Marketing Integration
Local SEO works best when combined with paid ads, web design, and content. We connect all the pieces so your marketing works as one system, not disconnected efforts.
15+ Years of Experience
We’ve been doing this since 2010. We’ve watched local search evolve from basic directories to the complex ecosystem it is today, and we’ve adapted every step of the way.
A Real Team, Not a Bot
You work directly with our team. No outsourced work, no automated reports with no context. We know your business and adjust your strategy as it grows.
What Our Clients Say
Local businesses trust AMS to get them found and bring in more customers.
“They took the time to understand the nuances of our highly regulated industry.”
Authentic Marketing Solutions has been instrumental in navigating our unique, highly regulated market. They took the time to understand our specific goals and continue to bring innovative ideas and valuable strategies to our campaigns. Highly recommended for any professional organization.
“One of the most important sources of leads for our business.”
Our experience working with Authentic Marketing Solutions has been fantastic! When we first started the company, Search Engine Optimization wasn’t even on our radar — it’s now one of the most important sources of leads for our business.
“Our website was invisible. Now we rank on the first page for our most important keywords.”
Since our physiotherapy clinic doesn’t have a street presence, a strong online strategy is vital. AMS has been an incredible partner for years, consistently helping us grow our patient base and reach new patients online. Highly recommend their expertise!
“From no calls to off-the-hook busy!”
We went from opening a service division in our company and having no calls, to our phone and service guys being off-the-hook busy!
“A great long-term partner!”
We’re in an extremely niche industry and AMS has helped us target our messaging and marketing to zero in on our most important clients. They’ve been our marketing partner for years and are incredibly easy to work with. Highly recommended!
“From 1 to 6 million in revenue in 16 months.”
We’ve worked with a bunch of marketing agencies and weren’t happy. Authentic Marketing Solutions has changed our company. We grow every month and now we know where our marketing is working.
Frequently Asked Questions About Local SEO
Answers to the most common questions we hear from businesses considering local SEO.
Local SEO focuses specifically on getting your business to show up when people search for services in your area — the Google Map Pack, “near me” searches, and city-specific results. Regular (organic) SEO targets broader search rankings. Most local businesses benefit from both working together.
Call tracking uses unique phone numbers on different marketing channels so we can see exactly where each call came from. The call forwards instantly to your regular business line — your customers won’t notice any difference. It’s completely seamless.
Some improvements (like Google Business Profile optimization and citation cleanup) can show impact within weeks. Significant ranking improvements in the Map Pack typically take 3–6 months depending on your market’s competitiveness. We provide monthly progress reports with call tracking data so you can see momentum building.
Not necessarily. Service-area businesses (like plumbers, electricians, or mobile services) can rank in local results based on the areas they serve, even without a public-facing storefront. Google allows service-area businesses to set up a Google Business Profile with their service areas instead of a physical address.
Because accountability matters. When you invest in marketing, you deserve to know exactly what you’re getting back. Call tracking lets us show you the real return on your investment — actual phone calls from actual customers, broken down by which channel generated them. It also helps us optimize: if one channel is outperforming another, we can shift budget to maximize your results.
Absolutely. We manage local SEO for businesses with multiple locations across Canada. Each location gets its own optimized Google Business Profile, location-specific landing pages, and local citation strategy. Call tracking is set up per-location so you can compare performance across all your branches.
Free Local SEO Audit
Find Out Exactly Where You Stand in Local Search.
Our team will audit your Google Business Profile, local rankings, citation accuracy, and review strategy — then show you a clear roadmap to get to the top of your local market.
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