Local SEO Services in Oshawa
When someone searches “plumber near me” or “roof repair Oshawa,” your business needs to show up. Not your competitor’s.
Local SEO helps with that. And that’s where I come in.
What Is Local SEO?
Local SEO helps your business appear on Google when people nearby are looking for local businesses.
It focuses on ranking your business in the map pack. That’s the box at the top of the search results that shows three local listings with directions, hours, and reviews.
If you’re not showing up there, you’re missing out on customers who are ready to take action.
Google Business Profile (GBP) Setup and Fixes
Your Google Business Profile is one of the most important tools for getting found locally.
I’ll help you:
- Claim or set up your profile properly
- Add clear service descriptions and categories
- Make sure your hours, location, and contact info are correct
- Set up service areas that reflect where you actually work
If you already have a profile, I’ll audit it and fix anything that’s holding it back.
Weekly GBP Posts and Updates
An active GBP gets more views.
That’s why I add:
- New photos of your team, projects, or shop
- Quick updates about seasonal offers, service changes, or local events
- Service highlights so people know exactly what you do
This keeps your listing fresh and shows Google that you’re active and local.
Review Strategy
Online reviews are often the first thing people look at.
I’ll help you:
- Get more 5-star reviews without sounding pushy
- Respond to reviews in a way that builds trust
- Handle bad reviews professionally and calmly
If you’ve been stuck at the same review count for months, I’ll show you how to change that.
Local Citations and Business Listings
Google checks for consistency across the web.
If your business name, address, or phone number is listed incorrectly somewhere, it can hurt your rankings.
I’ll clean up and update your info across:
- Yelp
- Bing
- Yellow Pages
- Apple Maps
- Other relevant directories
This makes it easier for customers to find you and for Google to trust you.
Who I Work With
I help local service-based businesses in Oshawa that want more local leads without running ads every month.
That includes:
- Roofers
- Landscapers
- Plumbers
- Cleaning companies
- HVAC techs
- Contractors
- Bookkeepers
- Therapists
If you’ve got a local business in the Duham Region and rely on steady calls or bookings, I’ll help you get more of them.
How to Get Started
Local SEO takes time, but it starts with a few small steps.
If you’re not sure what’s working and what’s not, I’ll take a look at your Google profile, website, and listings.
You’ll get honest feedback and a simple plan.
No pressure. Just real help from someone who knows what they’re doing.
FAQ’s
What is Local SEO and why does it matter for service businesses in Oshawa?
Local SEO helps your business show up in local search results when someone nearby searches for your services.
If you’re a contractor, consultant, or service provider in Oshawa, strong local SEO means more visibility on Google Maps, more phone calls, and more qualified leads.
How is Local SEO different from regular SEO?
Local SEO focuses on:
- Your Google Business Profile
- Local citations and directories
- Reviews and reputation
- Location-based keyword
Traditional SEO is more about national or global visibility, while local SEO is all about helping customers near you find you.
Can I rank in Oshawa if my business is home-based or mobile?
Absolutely. You don’t need a storefront to rank locally.
I specialize in Local SEO for Service-Based Businesses. If you serve clients in Oshawa, Whitby, or anywhere in the Durham Region, I can optimize your Google Business Profile and website to reflect your service area and get you in front of the right people.
How long does it take to see results from local SEO?
Most local businesses start to see traction within 30 to 90 days, depending on your competition and current setup.
If you already have a Google Business Profile and a decent website, we can often move the needle faster.
What’s included in your Local SEO service?
Every plan is customized, but typically includes:
- Google Business Profile optimization and management
- Citation and directory management
- Keyword research for your service area
- On-page SEO improvements
- Post photos, updates and offers on your GBP
- Review strategy and reputation management
- GBP Audit report and GeoGrid rank tracking report
How much does Local SEO cost?
Most one-time Local SEO setups start at $500, depending on the current state of your website and Google Business Profile.
If you want to stay competitive month after month, I offer an ongoing service starting at $170/month. That includes:
- A full Google Business Profile Audit Report
- Monthly ranking reports with geo-grid maps (so you can see exactly how you’re showing up around Oshawa)
- Ongoing updates, tracking, and improvements
- No contracts, no long-term commitment. Cancel anytime.
Do I need to keep paying for Local SEO every month?
Not necessarily. Some clients just need a one-time setup or cleanup. Others prefer ongoing support to stay ahead of competitors.
I offer both options and will always recommend what’s best for your situation and budget.
SEO Certifications
Rating
I am very happy with the new website Larry built for The Durham Corporate Centre in Whitby, Ontario. Our new website looks very clean and professionally designed. It was a great experience working with Larry and I would highly recommend Durham Web Designer to any business looking for a new site or even a face lift to keep up with the changing business landscape as a result of the pandemic. Larry has a good understanding of Google analytics and search engine optimization resulting in a dramatic increase in the number of clicks to our new site. Thank you Larry.
Professional website design that encourages people to visit your site
Larry has always done an excellent job in building and maintaining my website. I would recommend him unreservedly for his knowledge of Websites and social media.
Larry was very knowledgeable and accommodating setting up our new domain and the start and finish of our newly developed website. If you are in need of a new website I would strongly recommend giving Larry at Durham Web Designers a call. Josh Berkhofs Roofing
Larry was very professional. Kept me on track to provide the appropriate information needed for my site. He understood exactly what I was looking for even when I was confused with the details. I will be going back to Larry for my website updates. Was a wonderful experience. Thank you Larry. You are fantastic!
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What can I say about; Larry and Durham Web Designer. He was everything I was looking for in setting up and maintaining my web-site. I met Larry at a business group meeting when I was starting up and knew right away he was the web designer for me to get an effective web site to launch my plumbing company. Larry and Durham Web Designer have helped make us at Durham Plumbing Services a success and a great web- site was the start.Larry made sure our web-site was seemingly set -up and had all the qualities a great site requires to attract customers. No matter if I call, text or e- mail Larry always gets back to me in timely way and always has the answers to my questions. If you are looking for a great web-site guy to help you in all aspects from layout, design and on going service, Durham Web Designer is for you. Call Larry, you’ ll be glad you did. Dave Durham Plumbing Services Inc
Durham Web designer designed a great website for us. The ongoing support has been amazing. Our site has boosted our sale as it has improved search engine rankings. Thank you so much Larry.
Larry spent 3 hours with my social media pages and fixed all my mistakes. His explanations of how everything worked together were clear and precise. It's a pleasure hiring him to maintain my social pages and my website.
The Comfort Shoppe required a new website as my old website was very out of date . Larry was extremely helpful came down to the business and after some suggestions he went to work on the website . This new website has a lot of pages and he took extreme care to get the information correct and accurately. His knowledge of SEO and seeding the correct content on all the major search engines has resulted in a tremendous increase in the amount of visitors . I have retained Larry on a month to month basis to maintain and optimize the website. Best of all he had the best price and service out of three people and I felt comfortable with him from the beginning. I would highly recommend him as your website designer and resource for help in this field. Best of all he is a local guy with the feel of Bowmanville and easy access to his services .Glenn Trider Owner of Comfort Shoppe
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