What Local SEO Actually Does
Most customers pick from the first few businesses Google shows them. Local SEO is how you earn one of those spots: a complete Google Business Profile, a website with a page for each service and area, consistent listings, and a steady flow of real reviews.
The goal isn't a monthly ranking report.
It's more clicks, calls and form submissions from the customers that need your services.
What's Included Each Month
Google Profile Management
Your categories, services, photos, business information, posts, and other profile elements are kept accurate and optimized.
Website SEO & GEO
I optimize existing pages, improve your site structure, create service and location content when needed, and fix on-page SEO issues that may be holding you back.
Review Growth
I implement a simple process for requesting reviews from satisfied customers and provide guidance for responding to them professionally.
Listings & Citations
Your business name, address, phone number, website, and other key information are kept consistent across important online directories.
Call & Form Tracking
We track the inquiries your website generates so we can understand which pages, searches, and marketing efforts are actually producing opportunities.
Plain-English Reporting
No 40-page report full of meaningless charts.
You’ll know what improved, what the numbers mean, what I worked on, and what we’re doing next.
How It Works
1. Audit
I review your website, Google Business Profile, local rankings, competitors, and key SEO issues to find what’s holding your visibility back.
2. Fix & Build
I strengthen the foundation by improving on-page SEO, local signals, content, listings, and the technical issues that can keep you from ranking.
3. Track & Improve
I monitor rankings, traffic, leads, and search performance so we can see what’s working, make adjustments, and keep building momentum.
Why Work With Me
You’ll work directly with me — not a salesperson, account manager, or outsourced fulfillment team.
I build websites and manage local SEO myself, which means there are fewer handoffs and I stay closely involved with your business, website, and marketing strategy.
I structure websites and content so that both traditional search engines and emerging AI search tools can clearly understand your: Business, Services, Expertise, Locations, and Reputation
The way people search is changing rapidly. Your online presence should be built for where customers are searching today and where search is heading next.
Local SEO for Savannah & the Coastal Empire
Matt Davis Marketing is based in Savannah and works with businesses throughout the surrounding Coastal Empire, including:
Savannah • Pooler • Richmond Hill • Tybee Island • Wilmington Island • Thunderbolt • Garden City •
Port Wentworth • Rincon • Bloomingdale • Skidaway Island • Isle of Hope
I selectively work with local businesses in other U.S. markets when there’s a strong fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Local SEO take?
Some improvements — such as correcting your Google Business Profile, citations, website structure, or major technical issues — can happen quickly.
Meaningful organic ranking growth usually develops over several months.
I track progress from the beginning so you can see what’s improving instead of simply waiting around for a ranking report.
Do you guarantee a #1 Google ranking?
Nope. Anyone who does is making a promise they can’t completely control. Google and other search engine rankings depend on competition, proximity, website authority, reviews, search intent, and many other factors. What I can commit to is doing the work, tracking the results, communicating clearly, and continually honing the strategy over time.
Do I need a new website?
Not necessarily. If your existing website gives us a strong enough foundation, I’ll improve it. If your website is actively holding back your search visibility or conversions, I’ll explain why and provide options for rebuilding it if you're interested or open to it.
How much does Local SEO cost?
Local SEO management is $799/month. Your service includes ongoing optimization of your Google presence, website, reviews, local listings, and search visibility, along with monthly performance tracking and recommendations.
Is there a contract?
Local SEO requires a 3-month minimum commitment. After that, your service automatically renews unless you let me know you’d like to cancel.
Professional SEO Services
If customers in your area are already searching for the services you provide, your business should have the opportunity to show up. Let’s find out what’s keeping you from getting more visibility, and build a plan to fix it.