The challenge
Invisible on the map.
In a city as competitive as Toronto, a sales trainer competes with large training firms for the same searches. The trainer’s Google Business Profile wasn’t showing up in the local map results, where people looking for a trainer nearby start.
What we did
A local SEO sprint, focused on the map.
We ran our Google Maps program: a fast profile rebuild, then local signals and monthly work to keep climbing.
- Profile rebuild. The Google Business Profile rebuilt and tuned within 48 hours: categories, a new business description and a searchable service list.
- Local signals. Consistent business details across local directories, so Google trusts the listing.
- Monthly activity. Regular Google posts and location-tagged photos to keep the profile fresh.
- Tracking. A ranking snapshot at the start, then rank monitoring and a monthly report.
The results
Numbers that moved.
Within 40 days, traffic from Google Maps to the website doubled and the trainer moved into the top 3 of the local results. The extra visibility led to a five-figure consulting contract.
2×website traffic from Google Maps
Top 3in Toronto, up 2.5 spots
1five-figure consulting contract closed
Lessons for your business
What other consultants can take from this.
- Your profile is your first impression. For many searches, the map listing is seen before the website.
- Small moves add up. Climbing two or three spots in the map can be the difference between being seen and not.
- One client can pay for it. For high-value services, a single new contract covers the work many times over.
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