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Quick answer: Create a Google Business Profile, give your website clear page titles, submit it to Google Search Console, collect reviews and keep your details the same everywhere.
1. Create a Google Business Profile
It is free and puts you on Google Maps. Add your category, service area, hours, phone number, website and real photos. Verify it when Google asks.
2. Give every page a clear title
"Plumber in Bellville | Smith Plumbing" tells Google, and searchers, exactly what the page is about. "Home" tells them nothing.
3. Submit your site to Google Search Console
Search Console is Google's free tool for site owners. Add your website, submit your sitemap and check which pages are indexed.
4. Ask happy customers for reviews
Reviews help you rank on Maps and help people choose you. Send a direct link to your review page after each job, and reply to every review.
5. Keep your details identical everywhere
Use the same business name, phone number and address on your website, Google profile and directories. Mixed details confuse Google.
How long does it take?
Your Business Profile can appear within days of verification. Ranking for competitive searches usually takes months, not weeks.
Every Digitalx website includes page titles, a sitemap and Search Console set-up.
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