Law firm · Manchester
+318%organic enquiries
Map pack #1 for 12 core legal services across Greater Manchester.
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Local SEO Google Maps · "near me" searches
Local SEO Services Manchester get found by customers near you.
When someone nearby searches for what you do, you need to be in the Google map pack — the top three businesses shown on the map. Our local SEO experts optimise your Google Business Profile, reviews, citations and local pages so the calls come to you, not your competitors.
- Google Business Profile experts
- More calls, directions & bookings
- Street-level rank tracking
★★★★★4.9/5 Google · Top Rated on Upwork
+184%Avg. increase in GBP calls
Top 3Map pack for core services
3xMonthly Google reviews
60–90 daysTo first map-pack gains
Why local SEO
"Near me" searches are where local customers decide
Local searches are high-intent: people searching nearby are usually ready to call, visit or book — and most of those clicks go to the three businesses in the map pack. If you're not there, a competitor is taking those customers.
What is local SEO?
Local SEO is the process of improving your online presence so your business appears in Google Maps and local search results when people nearby search for your services. It focuses on your Google Business Profile, reviews, consistent business listings (citations), locally relevant website content and links from local websites.
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Not showing in the map pack
You rank on page one, but not in the map where most local clicks go.
02
Worse competitors rank higher
Businesses with fewer reviews and a weaker service still beat you on Maps.
03
Messy business listings
Old addresses, phone numbers and names spread across directories confuse Google.
04
Too few reviews
Customers love you, but that isn't showing up on Google.
What's included
Everything you need to win the map pack
Local SEO covers your Google Business Profile, your website and your reputation across the web.
Google Business Profile optimisationCategories, services, products, photos, posts and Q&A set up to rank.
Local keyword researchThe "near me", town and service searches your customers use.
Citations & NAP clean-upConsistent name, address and phone across 60+ UK directories.
Review growth strategyAutomated review requests and reply templates to grow your rating.
Location & service-area pagesUnique pages for each town you serve — no copy-paste content.
Local link buildingLinks from local news, associations, sponsors and suppliers.
Local schema markupLocalBusiness schema so Google understands where and what you are.
Geo-grid rank trackingYour map ranking tracked street by street across your service area.
See where you rank
We track your map ranking street by street
Your position in Google Maps changes depending on where the searcher is standing. We track your ranking across a grid of points covering your whole service area — so you can see exactly where you're winning, and where competitors are still ahead.
- Position 1
- Positions 2–3 (map pack)
- Positions 4–5
- 6+
33 of 42 points in the top 3 after 4 months Example
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Our local SEO process
What happens, and when
Local SEO usually moves faster than national SEO — here's a typical timeline.
- Weeks 1–2
Local audit
Google Business Profile, citations, reviews, competitors and a geo-grid ranking baseline.
Clear action plan - Weeks 2–6
Fix & optimise
Full GBP optimisation, NAP clean-up, review requests and on-page local fixes.
Quick map-pack movement - Months 2–4
Local content
Location and service-area pages, local schema and weekly GBP posts.
More areas ranking - Months 4+
Authority & expand
Local links and PR, new areas and services, and ongoing review growth.
Top 3 across your area
Results
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Local SEO case studies
Dental clinic · Birmingham
Home services · Leeds
+184%calls from Google Maps
Google Business Profile and review growth for a trades business.
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Why businesses choose us for local SEO
| Feature | Typical local SEO | AY Experts |
|---|---|---|
| Google Business Profile | ✕Set up once and forgotten | Optimised and posted to weekly |
| Location pages | ✕Copy-paste "city" pages | Unique, useful local content |
| Rank tracking | ✕One ranking from the office | Geo-grid across your whole area |
| Reviews | ✕Left to chance | Automated review requests |
| Reporting | ✕Rankings only | Calls, directions & bookings |
Local SEO Greater Manchester
Local SEO across Greater Manchester
We help local businesses rank in the towns and neighbourhoods they actually serve — from the city centre to Stockport, Bolton and Wigan. Not in Manchester? We run local SEO across the UK.
Manchester City CentreSalfordStockportTraffordBoltonOldhamRochdaleBuryWiganTamesideAltrinchamDidsburySaleChorlton
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Pricing
Local SEO pricing
Fixed monthly prices, rolling terms, no setup fees.
Client reviews
What local businesses say
Businesses and agencies across the UK trust us with their growth.
"Within six months we went from page three to the top of Google for our main services. The team explains everything in plain English and actually picks up the phone."
James W.Director, Kestrel Law · Manchester
Google"We white-label all our SEO and WordPress work through AY Experts. Deadlines are always hit, reports go out under our brand, and our clients are happier than ever."
Hannah R.Founder, Pixel & Pine · London
Google"Our Google Ads cost per lead dropped by almost half in the first two months. It's the first agency where I've felt they care about our money like we do."
Mark T.Owner, Northpoint Home Services · Leeds
Google"They rebuilt our Shopify store and set up email flows. Conversion rate is up and the site finally loads fast on mobile. Fantastic to work with."
Tom R.Founder, Brightlane
Google"Every enquiry now gets an instant reply and a booking link thanks to their GoHighLevel setup. We've stopped losing leads over the weekend."
Daniel O.Operations Lead, Halcyon Clinics · Manchester
Google
FAQs
Local SEO questions, answered
What local businesses ask us most.
Is your Google profile set up right?Get a free local SEO audit from a senior specialist.Get my free audit
How much does local SEO cost in Manchester?
Our local SEO packages start from £750 per month for one location, including Google Business Profile optimisation, citations, reviews strategy and content. Multi-location businesses start from £1,500 per month. See pricing.
How long does local SEO take?
Many businesses see map-pack movement within 60–90 days, especially after fixing their Google Business Profile and citations. Competitive areas and services can take 4–6 months to reach the top three.
How do I get into the Google map pack?
The map pack is based on relevance, distance and prominence. We improve relevance with a fully optimised Google Business Profile and local pages, and prominence with reviews, citations and local links. Distance is fixed, which is why we track rankings across your whole area.
Can I rank in areas where I don't have an office?
You can rank organically for other towns with good location pages, but the map pack strongly favours businesses close to the searcher. We'll be honest about what's realistic for each area you serve.
Do you manage Google reviews?
Yes. We set up automated review requests after each job, provide reply templates and can manage replies for you. We never buy or fake reviews — it breaks Google's rules and UK law.
What's the difference between local SEO and SEO?
Local SEO focuses on Google Maps and searches with local intent, like "dentist near me". Standard SEO targets wider organic rankings across the UK. See our SEO services.
Do you work with multi-location businesses?
Yes. We manage local SEO for businesses with several branches, with a Google Business Profile, location page and tracking for each one.
Free proposal
Get your free local SEO proposal.
Tell us a little about your goals and we'll send a tailored plan with timelines and a fixed price. No hard sell, no obligation.
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