Local SEO Services
Stop hiding on page two. High Effect’s Local SEO gets your business into Google’s Map Pack, boosts calls, and keeps competitors guessing—from Portsmouth to the Lakes Region.
KEY WINS
Map-Pack visibility, more five-star reviews, and phone calls that turn into booked jobs.
PERFECT FOR
NH service businesses ready to dominate local search without hiring an in-house SEO team.
Local SEO Services in New Hampshire That Put You on the Google Map
Why Local SEO Matters More Than Ever
Nearly half of all Google searches have local intent, and 88 % of “near me” searches end in a visit or call within 24 hours. If you’re not visible in local results, you’re handing revenue to the guy down the street. Local SEO fixes that by aligning your website, Google Business Profile, and citations so Google—and actual humans—trust you first.
What Our Local SEO Service Includes
- Google Business Profile Optimization – Categories, services, Q&A, and geo-tagged photos that feed the algorithm.
- Citation Building & Cleanup – Accurate NAP across 50+ directories; duplicates nuked for good.
- On-Page Local SEO – City/service-specific H1s, schema markup, and internal links that scream “we’re in NH.”
- Review & Reputation Management – Automated email/SMS funnels to earn 5-star reviews and bury the occasional troll.
- Local Link-Building – Outreach to chambers, blogs, and sponsorships that boost authority without shady PBNs.
- Hyper-Local Landing Pages – Portsmouth HVAC Repair, Concord Tree Service—you get the idea.
- Monthly Reporting & Call Tracking – Rank trackers, heat maps, and recorded calls so you see real ROI.
Our 4-Step “Done Right” Local SEO Framework
- Audit & Benchmark – Baseline rankings, citation score, and review health.
- Fix & Foundation – NAP cleanup, on-page tweaks, GBP overhaul.
- Boost & Build – Citations, backlinks, and new geo pages every month.
- Measure & Iterate – Monthly reports, call-tracking insights, and strategy pivots.
Local Signals We Optimize (and Competitors Ignore)
Service-area radius, driving-direction requests, photo EXIF data, GBP posting cadence—these micro-signals add up to macro wins. We handle them all so you outrank franchises with ten-times your budget.
Performance + Local = Double Win
Google rewards speed and relevance. Our Cloudways-hosted sites hit sub-2-second loads, while local-schema markup tells Google exactly where you operate. Fast + accurate = top spots.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long until I see results?
Most clients notice Map Pack movement in 4–6 weeks and significant call increases by month three.
Do I need a physical address?
Service-area businesses can rank without a storefront. We hide your home address and still target multiple towns.
What if my citations are a mess?
We audit, claim, correct, and suppress duplicates across 50+ directories—Yelp to YP and everything between.
Will you manage my reviews?
Yes. We set up automated requests, flag spam reviews, and craft responses that show you care.
Is this a one-time job or ongoing?
Foundation fixes can be one-off, but sustained top rankings come from monthly posts, links, and reviews. We offer both.
