Written by Create Ur Brand
When someone searches “coffee shop near me” or “hair salon Coquitlam,” Google decides who they see first. Here’s how to be in that group.
Claim your Google Business Profile
It’s free, and it’s the single biggest lever for local visibility. Fill in every field, add photos, and keep your hours accurate.
Make your service area obvious
Name the towns and neighbourhoods you serve, in plain text, on your site. Google uses this to match you to nearby searches.
Collect reviews — and keep them coming
A steady stream of recent, genuine reviews tells Google you’re active and trusted. Ask every happy customer; make it a habit.
Have a fast, mobile-friendly website
Google won’t rank a site it thinks will frustrate visitors. Speed and a clean mobile layout aren’t optional anymore — they’re table stakes.
Do these four things consistently and you’ll steadily climb above competitors who set up a profile once and forgot about it.
