Google Business Profile optimization for contractors
Google Business Profile optimization is the work of setting up and managing your free Google listing so it ranks in Maps and turns searchers into callers. Metter Marketing Agency sets up, verifies, optimizes and manages profiles for contractors and service businesses.
Free strategy call
One short phone call. You leave with a plan, whether you hire us or not.
- Where you rank on Google and Maps today
- What your top competitors are doing
- The first three fixes that bring in calls
Your profile is your storefront
It is the first thing customers see
Your profile shows your reviews, photos, hours and phone number before anyone reaches your website. Many customers call straight from it.
Most profiles are half finished
Wrong categories, missing services and no photos are common. Each gap is a reason for Google to show someone else.
An active profile ranks better
Regular posts, new photos and answered reviews show Google the business is open and busy.
What our profile management includes
Setup and verification
We create or claim your profile and walk you through Google verification.
Categories and services
The right primary category, supporting categories and a full service list with descriptions.
Service areas and hours
Your real coverage area and hours, so you show up where and when you actually work.
Photos and job posts
Regular posts and real job photos that show the work you want more of.
Review replies
A reply on every review, good or bad, written in your voice.
Suspension help
If your profile is suspended or a duplicate shows up, we handle the fix with Google.
How we manage your profile
Audit
We compare your profile against the businesses ranking above you.
Optimize
We fill every field, fix the categories and add services, photos and posts.
Manage
We post, reply to reviews and report on calls and views every month.
Related services
Each service is stronger alongside the others. These three pair well with Google Business Profile.
Local SEO and Google Maps
Rankings in the Google Maps top three, where most local calls start.
Learn moreReview management
Automatic review requests after every job and a reply on every review.
Learn moreAI search optimization
Get recommended when customers ask ChatGPT or Google's AI who to hire.
Learn moreGoogle Business Profile questions, answered
What is Google Business Profile optimization?
Google Business Profile optimization means completing and maintaining your Google listing, including categories, services, service areas, photos, posts and reviews, so it ranks higher in Google Maps and brings in more calls.
Is a Google Business Profile free?
Yes. The profile itself is free from Google. You pay only if you hire someone to set it up and manage it.
Can I have a profile without a storefront?
Yes. Contractors who travel to customers can set up as a service area business and hide their street address.
How often should I post on my profile?
Weekly is a good target. Job photos and short updates about recent work do well for contractors.
Why is my profile not showing up?
Common causes are an unverified profile, the wrong primary category, few reviews, or a suspension. An audit shows which one applies.
Ready for a profile that brings in calls?
Book a free strategy call. No pressure and no jargon. You will leave knowing where your calls are going and what it takes to get them.
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Tell us about your business. We will call you back with a plan.