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Unleash the Awkward Local SEO potential today!
Ready to make your business the go-to in your area? At Awkward Media, we know the ins and outs of putting your business on the map (quite literally!) The world of local business is very competitive, so the one game-changer is expert Local SEO service.
With Awkward Media, you maximize your online visibility, dominate the local search results, and increase your leads & conversions within WEEKS!
We have a fresh and strategic approach to local SEO. We don’t copy paste a preset process to every business. This cookie-cutter approach is where traditional SEO companies go wrong. We stay away from it.
When you come to us, we first conduct a thorough analysis of your business, your targeted audience, and your local competitors. We pinpoint things that are working well and things that can be improved. After going through it with a fine-tooth comb, we develop a customized Local SEO strategy for you. And then? We go in GUNS BLAZING and deliver the results we promise 3X FASTER than other local SEO agencies out there!
GUARANTEED LOCAL SEO RESULTS
42% of local searches involve clicks on the top 3 positions on the Google Map Pack. Meaning many customers are making a buying decision before they even get to the organic search results.
We ranked R. A. Woodall Roofing in the TOP 3 within 90 days on Google Maps. And for good measure, we also ranked them at #1 within organic search results. Our CRO specialist and UI/UX developer even built a new website for them. As soon as we made it live, their influx of leads increased even more!
Awkward Media is the best local SEO agency for a reason. With us, there’s NO WAY you won’t get results AND get them 3x faster.
CLIMB TO THE TOP 3 WITH AWKWARD MEDIA’S LOCAL SEO SERVICES
WITHOUT HAVING TO WAIT FOR MONTHS (OR YEARS) WITH OUR 90-DAY GUARANTEE FOR TOP 3 POSITIONS
Awkward Media is the only local SEO company in Toronto, Canada, who can guarantee TOP 3 positions within 90 days or less.
Confused by what exactly is local SEO? What can local SEO do for your business? Does a local SEO service deserve your marketing dollars?
Let’s cut through the noise—expert local SEO services totally flip the script for your business in the local market. Get this: There are hundreds of people every day who are searching for what you offer right in your area. But if your business isn’t showing up there, it’s game over, no matter how flawless your service is or how high-quality your products are.
On the other hand, imagine someone typing “best hair salon near me” or “plumber in Toronto,” and bam! Your business pops up at the top. That’s the power of local SEO. It helps you outrank the competition and show up exactly when and where your customers are looking. It’s not just traffic; it’s local traffic—real people, real leads, and real results. So, yeah, local SEO is totally worth it! Let’s get you in front of the people who matter most: the ones nearby, ready to call or visit you.
GOOGLE MAPS SEO (GMB)
WE HAVE A PROVEN GOOGLE MAPS SEO STRATEGY
Master Storage 365 is another example of what our SEO agency has been able to do for our local SEO clients. They’re a storage service company based in Lemoore, CA, who started with us for organic SEO and then more than DOUBLED their lead flow with Google Maps SEO. They’re ranking in the TOP 3 (1ˢᵗ and 2ⁿᵈ positions as demonstrated by the cells), dominating a 40-mile radius!
GET ON TOP OF LOCAL SEARCHES WITH OUR AWARD-WINNING LOCAL SEO AGENCY
We take a unique approach to Local SEO, shifting from traditional practices to a comprehensive strategy that questions everything from building citations to targeting competitors. It’s like having a jet pack strapped to your keywords. Destination: Top 3 of the Google Map Pack.🚀
No niche is too competitive for our local SEO agency. Personal injury law. Family law. Roofing. Garage door installs. Laser hair removal. Physiotherapy clinics. Dentistry. And the list goes on and on…
Reviews From Our
Local SEO Service Clients
Earlrica Mcnary2024-01-31
For several years, my cleaning business has collaborated with Awkward Media, and their expertise has consistently kept our website at the forefront. I'm thoroughly impressed with the service they've delivered. My commitment to partnering with them remains steadfast, as their honesty and focus on results truly set them apart. A heartfelt thanks to Zarrar and the entire team!
Kate Almana2024-01-28Zarrar and his team are very impressive! True SEO specialists in the industry. They have helped our local, family-owned businesses rank on the first page of Google for all the keywords that I wanted and even suggested me new keywords that are far more valuable. We went from zero leads to 30 leads per month in only a matter of three months. We’re extremely grateful to have them as our SEO agency.
Chardae Martin2024-01-23We’ve worked with several agencies in the past, even tried SEO specialists from Fiverr, but nothing that could get us stable results. After joining zarrar and his team at awkward media, we’ve managed to consistently rank on the first page in such a competitive business industry. On top of this, their customer support team has been the most active professionals I’ve ever met. Always communicating my concerns with the SEO team and getting back to me the same day with reports from SEO analytics tools that allow you to see data from any timeframe. Their SEO team is truly the leader in their industry and the results speak for themselves. Thank you SO much zarrar!
Daniel Povey2024-01-19Great SEO Agency to work with! They do a really good job of providing us our monthly SEO improvement reports along with work reports and have been managing our GMB profile for the past couple of months too. Only high quality work! Thanks to Zarrar and his team on a job well done.
Joanna Harden2024-01-15After being burned by an SEO agency for YEARS, we finally came across awkward media and the experience has been amazing! They really care about their clients, and actually get you results in MONTHS (not years), even though the improvements started happening in only two weeks! If you’re looking for an SEO agency who knows what they’re doing, I would 100% vouch for them. These guys are the real deal. Been working with them for the past 4 months and really impressed by the results.
Maili Rendon2023-12-28Great SEO company who gets real results. Great staff as well, who is extremely helpful and there for you when you need them! Highly recommended!
Robert Woodall2023-12-20Awesome staff. Great job. Always responsive, in minutes. I couldn't ask for better. Highly recommended 👌
Costa Rica Refined2023-12-19We hired awkward media for their SEO service for our tourism agency. The team is one of the best and most attentive we’ve ever hired. Always on the ball with communication with clear reports that help you easily understand our business growth. And yes, we got ranked extreme fast like everyone else says about them too lol. They’ve been nothing but impressive from the start and highly recommend them.
Es Ajdar2023-11-27Awesome company. Great results exactly as promised !
Lisa Davis2023-10-24Someone else referred us to Awkward Media for SEO. I’m so glad they did because they’ve been so helpful in growing our business ever since we joined them. We’ve been with them for 4 months now and we noticed a massive increase in calls and leads coming in from people finding us on google.
WE’RE THE ONLY AGENCY IN THE WORLD WHO HAS THE B*LLS TO OFFER TWO SEO GUARANTEES!
(Most SEO Agencies Never Promise Results And You’re Left Risking Everything)
GUARANTEE # 1
If we don’t rank you on the first
page of Google in 90 days we
work for free!
GUARANTEE # 2
If your rankings don’t improve in
20 days, we’ll pay you $200 for
wasting your time.
WHAT IS LOCAL SEO & GOOGLE MAPS? WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN?
Local SEO in the context of Google Maps means making your GMB (Google My Business)
profile better so it’s ranking in the TOP 3 when people nearby are looking for what you offer.
WHAT WE DO FOR YOU WITH OUR LOCAL SEO SERVICES
We Make Your GMB (Google My Business) Profile “Better”
GMB Profile Set Up
Our local SEO experts set up your Google My Business profile with accurate details like your business name, physical address, hours of operation, contact information, and additional business specifics to make your business easily discoverable by local customers. We get your “profile strength” to 100%.
Verified Listings
We get your listing verified to show both Google and potential customers that you're the real deal. Meaning your business is legitimate and trustworthy. This verification process helps establish your business as a credible option in your local area, and allows our local SEO experts to start targeting your keywords, business competitors, and location(s).
Relevant Categories
Our experienced local SEO specialists know how to pick and choose primary and/or secondary categories for your business to rank you for keywords that are relevant to your products or services, attracting the right audience to your business. This kind of optimization ranks you higher for your targeted keywords.
Website Optimization
We tweak your website to show Google that you're all about serving the local area. This includes but is not limited to setting up the meta title and description of your homepage or location page, adding a maps section on there, and mentioning business hours in the footer.
Schema Mark-Up
As the leading local SEO agency, we use a special code on your website to tell Google exactly what your business is about, helping search engines understand what you offer, and improving your local search visibility.
Local Citations
Our Toronto local SEO experts get your business listed in numerous local online directories and on high-authority business listing websites to strengthen your GMB profile for local SEO and further your local rankings for nearby customers.
Map Pin Placement
We also make sure your map pin is right where your business is, so people don't get lost finding you. This information is also important for Google to know where to start ranking you from.
Consistent NAP information
One of the most important things our local SEO specialists do is keep your business name, address, and phone number (NAP) consistent across all online platforms, directories, and citations to maintain a strong, unified presence in local search results. Of course, we can’t share ALL our secrets. We’ve been doing this for a long time and know how to generate signals for Google. These signals show that people are getting to your profile through X keyword. Which makes Google think, “hmmm, let’s bump this guy up.” This, in combination with everything mentioned above, is how we beat your business competitors, even the ones who might be closer to your customer’s location.
OUR LOCAL SEO RESULTS ARE AMONGST THE TOP 5% IN THE WORLD
We’re not just some run-of-the-mill local SEO agency. We’re in the top 5% of the world’s best when it comes to ridiculous growth in the SEO space. Our team has over 100 case studies showcasing how we’ve taken businesses from average to jaw-droppingly successful. If you’re looking for an agency that can deliver mind-blowing results, Awkward Media is where it’s at. With us in your corner, there’s no limit to how far you can go.
STILL ON THE FENCE ABOUT LOCAL SEO? CHECK OUT THESE STATS!
84% of all searches focus on discovery (BrightLocal, 2019)
When you look for businesses you don’t know about yet, you’re engaging in what’s termed as “discovery searches.” These searches involve typing in general categories or services like “spa,” “massage,” “counselor,” or “physiotherapist,” rather than searching for a specific business name.
According to GMB stats released by BrightLocal, 84% of searches for a business are focused on discovery. Coming up on top for such searches brings you more traffic, calls, bookings, sales, and store/shop/clinic visits, depending on the nature of your business.
Over 50% of ‘near me’ searches result in a physical store visit.
These are the people who want to find a product or service locally. They are also more likely to make the purchase and covert more.
72% of consumers who do local searches visit the place within 5 miles of their current location.
Such local searches include but are not limited to:
- Clothing stores nearby
- Dentists oakville
- Auto shops near me
- Physiotherapist atlanta
- Cosmetic clinic near me
- Lip fillers barrie
DON’T HAVE A BUSINESS THAT RELIES ON IN-PERSON VISITS? LOCAL SEO IS FOR YOU STILL!
Many of our clients don’t have physical locations like stores, shops, or clinics. They operate online, either fully or partially.
For example, you could be a cleaning or moving company, where bookings or initial consultations are done online and then your guys go to the customer’s location to get the job done. Or you could be a family mediator who only works with clients online to draft separation agreements.
You could be a part of ANY service industry, and still benefit from local SEO.
One common concern is the lack of a physical location because you read online about how that’s required for GMB verification. And while that’s true and helps you rank faster, we have other ways to make it happen for you still. Book a call with us today to find out how!
SO, HOW DO WE DO IT?
We help claim your Google My Business listing and optimize it with accurate business information. For example, the name of your business, its address, contact information, hours of operation, and URL for the website. Moreover, we add high-quality images, engage with the customer reviews, and update the listing regularly with posts and offers.
We check and make sure that your business-related information is consistent across online directories, local listings, and cite citations. For example, Yelp, Yellow Pages, and any local chamber of commerce websites. We always keep a watch—we verify and update your business details and categories along with service areas for better local search visibility.
We help you manage your online reviews so your business looks great and builds trust with potential customers. Online reputation can make or break a business. Did you know, 93% of consumers read online reviews before buying a product or hiring a service. We encourage positive reviews and handle negative ones professionally and with empathy. It makes your business more credible and shows a genuine commitment towards customer satisfaction.
A majority of local searches are made on smartphones. For that, we make sure that your website is fully optimized for mobile devices. For example, we improve page load times, make the navigation easier, and use a very responsive design for the best user experience on all devices.
For better reach, we optimize your website’s title tags, meta descriptions, and content with relevant local keywords—high value keywords related to your business and location. Also, we make sure that your website has a quick loading speed, includes contact information, call-to-action, and is highly mobile-responsive.
To track your local SEO performance, we use tools like Google Analytics and Google search console and we thoroughly and regularly monitor all the key metrics. For example, rankings, organic traffic, click-through rate, and conversions. With this data, we identify the areas of improvement and readjust your local SEO strategy accordingly to maximize results.
WHY AWKWARD MEDIA FOR LOCAL
SEO SERVICES IN CANADA
We provide advanced Local SEO Services
At Awkward Media, we don’t just do Local SEO, we crush it. Our local SEO team knows how to get you into the Google 3-Pack map results, where 93% of local searches go to find businesses like yours. We optimize your Google Business Profile, target your keywords, competitors, and locations with specially engineered links, and build high-quality citations to get you ranking fast.
With 50% of mobile users reaching out to a service or visiting a store/office/clinic within 24 hours of a local search, we make sure your business is front and center when it matters most.
We keep you two steps ahead of your competitors
Local SEO is a long-term, ongoing process. At Awkward Media, we keep you ahead of the competition when it comes to Google’s 3-Pack map results. Getting into the top 3 is just the start—staying there is the real challenge.
Local SEO is a constant battle, and our local SEO experts are continuously working to make sure you stay in those sweet spots by daily targeting. With us, you don’t just reach the top, you stay there, grabbing more local leads and beating out the competition every single day.
We provide transparent local SEO reporting
Our transparent local SEO reporting format cuts through the jargon and acronyms. Your account manager breaks it all down for you in simple words on a live Google meet call.
Our reports show exactly how your local rankings, Google Business Profile performance, and citation efforts are driving results. No more guessing, just clear, actionable insights so you can see exactly how our strategies are keeping you on top.
We track local SEO performance with the best tools in the industry
Forget tools like Moz Local, Local Falcon, BrightLocal, and GeoRanker. Our local SEO experts have tested these platforms for years, and they don’t give you accurate results. The most reliable tool to measure the performance of your local SEO campaign is through Google My Business Insights, which gets direct data from your GMB profile, showing how many calls, website clicks, directions clicks, and/or online bookings you’re getting per month.
We don’t tie you up in long-term contracts
Tired of SEO agencies that lock you into long-term contracts and drain your budget with zero results? At Awkward Media, we believe in earning your trust with results, not tying you down.
We don’t believe in those 12-month lock-ins where you’re stuck paying while seeing no change and an explanation of “it takes time.” Instead, we offer month-to-month agreements so you can see results before you can commit long-term.
We’re here for the long haul
Most of our clients start with local SEO and then sign up for our organic SEO (or website SEO) service as well. Apart from covering more ground this way, another thing to consider is that your website is linked to your GMB profile.
If it’s fully optimized, your GMB rankings get a further boost. This becomes more critical when Google is running a core update on websites. Whatever happens to your website during this time has an effect on your profile’s ranking too.
WORK WITH THE BEST LOCAL SEO COMPANY IN TORONTO
AND DOUBLE YOUR LEAD FLOW
Ready to make your business the go-to in your area? At Awkward Media, we know the ins and outs of putting your business on the map (quite literally!) The world of local business is very competitive, so the one game-changer is expert Local SEO service.
We have a fresh and strategic approach to local SEO. We don’t copy paste a preset process to every business. This cookie-cutter approach is where traditional SEO companies go wrong. We stay away from it.
When you come to us, we first do a thorough analysis of your business, your targeted audience, and your local competitors. We pinpoint things that are working well and things that can be improved. After going through it with a fine-tooth comb, we develop a customized Local SEO strategy for you. And then? We go in GUNS BLAZING and deliver the results we promise 3x FASTER than other local SEO agencies out there!
Ready To Jump In? Our Local SEO Services
Are Just One Call Away!
With Awkward Media, you get your money’s worth. We boost your online visibility and drive more foot traffic to your local business by using a variety of results-driven local SEO tactics. For example, managing the Google My Business profile, optimizing your site for local keywords, and building local citations.
Besides, you should know that 93% of customers search for local businesses online and 88% of Local SEO searches end up with a store visit or phone call. Dominate your area and experience revenue growth like never before. Book your call today to rank higher for local search queries!
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE WITH THIS FREE SEO CALL
YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT LOCAL SEO SERVICES, ANSWERED
Local SEO is about getting your business noticed in local search results that appear in the Google 3-Pack. A local SEO service focuses on optimizing your Google My Business (GMB) profile, website, and online presence to rank higher. So when people nearby search for the products or services you offer, your business is right there on top.
Any other local SEO agency will tell you that local SEO will take around 3 to 6 months to start ranking, and 12 months to start showing noticeable results. Or they won’t give you a specific timeline at all, saying something along the lines of “you can’t guarantee anything in SEO.”
With Awkward Media, you start seeing improvements in 20 days, and get to the top 3 in 90 days or less; 3x faster than traditional local SEO companies. And we back this up with guarantees. To learn more about our process for local SEO and why it works so much better, contact us today.
If you do a search for your service or product, and see a map appear on Google with three Google My Business listings next to it (on desktop) or underneath it (on mobile), then you can benefit from local SEO.
Local SEO can cost you anywhere from $300 to $5000 per month, depending on your business’ needs, your geographic location, and the quality of service you’re getting.
Local SEO is a search engine optimization (SEO) strategy that improves your rankings in the Google 3-pack for local searches. It helps you show up when people in your area are actively searching for what you do.
It’s not just about getting more traffic, it’s about getting the right traffic from locals who are ready to buy or hire. If you want more foot traffic, calls, and leads, local SEO is a no-brainer.
Organic SEO focuses on improving your website‘s visibility to people everywhere, no matter where they are. Local SEO, on the other hand, is all about making your Google My Business (GMB) profile show up for people searching in a specific area, helping local businesses attract nearby customers.
Yes, you can do local SEO without a website. But it’s better if you have one to capture additional leads through the website clicks you get from your GMB (Google My Business) profile.
We recommend starting with local SEO even if you don’t have a website. We’ll help you speed up the process of website building and add it to your GMB profile later.
