FOR STOREFRONT BUSINESSES IN CANADA AND THE US
Your Google listing is your real front door.
Before anyone visits your website, they see your Google Business Profile: your stars, your photos, your hours. It decides whether you show up in the top three on Google Maps and whether people call. We set it up properly and keep it fresh every week, so you can run your business.
Since 2013 · 18+ years in local marketing · Our longest client: 12 years and counting
One client per trade, per service area. We won’t market the shop down the street against you.
Or call 778-892-7802
What Google Business Profile management includes
- The right categories. Your primary category is the biggest ranking signal you control. We pick the most specific one and add the right extras.
- Every service listed. Customers search for the service, not your name, so every one you offer goes on the profile.
- Accurate hours and details, including holidays, matched across your website and directories.
- Fresh photos and posts so your listing looks open and active.
- Review requests and replies. A steady flow of new reviews, and a reply to every one, checked by a person.
- Monthly reporting: calls, direction requests and website clicks from your listing.
Why it matters more than ever
Google ranks map results on relevance, distance and prominence. A complete, active profile with steady reviews wins relevance and prominence, the two you can control. AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini also read your Google listing when they recommend businesses, so the same work helps you there.
What owners ask about Google Business Profile management
How much does Google Business Profile management cost?
Most Canadian local businesses pay about $500 to $3,500 a month for ongoing local SEO, which usually includes profile management. A profile-only service sits at the lower end. We give a fixed quote after the free review.
Can I manage my Google Business Profile myself?
Yes. The setup takes a few hours. The hard part is keeping it up every week: photos, posts, review requests and replies. Most owners start strong and stop after a month.
How long does it take to rank higher on Google Maps?
Small fixes like a better category can help within weeks. Reaching the top three in a competitive area usually takes 3 to 6 months of steady work.
Why is my business not showing up on Google Maps?
The usual causes are an unverified listing, the wrong category, a half-empty profile, mismatched details or too few recent reviews. Here are the 8 most common reasons.
What should I look for in a Google Business Profile manager?
Ask who writes the review replies, how often photos and posts go up, and what they report each month. Avoid anyone who stuffs keywords into your business name; that can get the listing suspended.
See how your listing compares to the top three.
Fifteen minutes. We’ll show you what the businesses above you on Google Maps are doing that you aren’t, and what to fix first.
Not ready to talk yet? Run your numbers first: what missed calls cost you · what a better Google rating is worth
One client per trade, per service area. We won’t market the shop down the street against you.
778-892-7802 · info@zolomarketing.com · 214-1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2X4
Sources: Google Business Profile Help, “Tips to improve your local ranking on Google”.