Local SEO Services
Putting Your Marketing Dollar to Work in a Powerful Way
It’s time to get noticed in your own backyard with Local SEO. Nearly all of your potential customers start their search online, and if your business isn’t showing up on the first page of Google, you’re losing out—plain and simple. Let us help you get found where it matters most.
WHAT IS LOCAL SEO?
Make Your Business Stand Out in Local Searches
Local SEO is all about getting your business found by customers searching in your area. Whether you have a storefront or provide services in specific locations, a strong local SEO strategy ensures that when people look for businesses like yours, they find you first.
We have built our Local SEO services specifically for small businesses with limited budgets and local markets in one or two cities. If you’re short on time or prefer a hands-off approach, we handle everything—from keyword research to content creation—so you don’t have to. If you’re unsure whether this is the right SEO approach for your business, ask us about our SEO Comparison to find the perfect fit.
why local seo matters
Because You Deserve to be Ranking, On the Map, and Drawing New Customers
We get it. Small local businesses don’t always have the advertising budgets needed for large scale Custom SEO that many large companies do. At the same time, they can’t afford to do nothing with their website either.
That is exactly why we’ve developed affordable local SEO services – to help local businesses achieve great results within their budget. Based on 25+ years of experience in the industry, these local search optimization services are effective and the benefits can be far reaching! Our local SEO services focus on the most critical activities that improve your website authority in order to be ranked for relevant keywords within your target cities.
who is local seo for?
Is Local SEO Right for You?
Not every business needs Local SEO—but if you’re trying to attract more customers in your area, it could be a game-changer. If any of these sound like you, it’s time to get serious about your local search presence:
our approach
What Makes These Local SEO Plans Unique?
The primary focus of our Local SEO Management services is to help our clients set realistic goals based on their market and to develop long term feasible SEO strategies that have strong potential for sustainable success.
Pay As You Go and Grow
Our Abbotsford SEO company doesn’t believe in making you sign a contract. You are not locked into a long-term agreement and are free to continue your local SEO campaign on a month-to-month basis as long as you wish.
Room for Future Growth
We prioritize any and all website deficiences so that you can focus your attention and resources on correcting the most important items first - we’re all about the biggest impact, quickest return.
Managed by Dedicated SEOs
As part of our local SEO services, our team is also available to consult on ways to improve your website. Our intentions behind this are to improve/enhance the Local SEO work and achieve the best possible results. Our SEO firm will never pressure you into something you don’t need.
STORIES FROM Local brands we've worked with
Long Term Local SEO Strategy Brought in Higher Quality Leads, Larger Jobs, and Fewer Bidding Wars
Keen on Green Disposal partnered with 1st on the List to improve their online visibility and attract better leads. In early 2024, they faced challenges due to a slowdown in the construction and real estate sectors. With strategic SEO adjustments, they saw results by mid-year—larger job sizes, higher-quality leads, and exclusive opportunities without bidding wars. Ongoing consultation and optimization helped them adapt and stay competitive, proving that the right Local SEO strategy drives real business growth.
how it works
How Local SEO Works
Meet and Greet
Even with a local strategy, we take time to get to know you and your business before diving in. We’ll chat about what success means to you, the challenges you’re facing, and what matters most to your customers. It helps us shape a strategy that fits—not just with your location, but with your goals and the people you're trying to reach.
Initial Keyword Research
We don’t just grab a list of obvious keywords. We dig into how your local customers actually search, that is what they type, what they’re looking for, and what makes them click. We also look at intent, search volumes, and competition. We'll provide our recommendations, finalize our SEO Strategy, and get to work.
Citation Creation & Optimization
We make sure your business is listed accurately across the top directories people (and Google) trust. It’s not the flashiest part of Local SEO, but it really matters. Clean, consistent listings help build credibility and make it easier for customers to find you ... wherever they’re looking.
Google Business Profile Audit
Your Google Business Profile is often the first thing people see so it needs to work hard for you. We go through it top to bottom, fixing what’s missing, adding what matters, and making sure it’s set up to actually get you found. A lot of business owners try to manage it themselves, but it’s not always easy to get it right. That’s where we step in and help it do what it’s supposed to: bring in local leads.
Google Properties Setup
[Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Search Console] We’ll get your tracking tools set up properly so you can actually see what’s going on behind the scenes and how people are finding you. Most business owners don’t have the time to wade through all the settings or make sense of the numbers and make sure it’s giving you the info we need understand and build on results.
Conversion Tracking Setup
It’s one thing to get rankings and more traffic but it’s another to know if that traffic is actually turning into leads. We set up tracking so we can see when someone fills out a form, books an appointment, or takes another key action. This helps us focus on what’s really bringing in results, not just clicks.
Call Tracking Setup (Optional)
If phone calls are a big part of your business, we can track which pages or campaigns drive those calls. This gives you insight into what’s bringing in new leads, especially from mobile searches.
Landing Page Creation
We create focused, SEO-friendly pages for your services and target locations. These pages help you show up in more areas and give potential customers exactly what they need to take the next step.
Review Growth Strategy
We help you get more real reviews from happy customers. These reviews build trust and directly influence whether people choose your business when they compare you to competitors online.
Conversion Improvements
Also known as conversion rate optimization, this is all about making your website easier for visitors to take the next step. We look for small tweaks—like adding click-to-call buttons, sticky contact bars, or clearer navigation—that make a big difference in how many people actually reach out. Especially on mobile, these updates can turn more visitors into real leads.
Is it time for Local SEO that works?
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
The Power of Local,
for Your Business
A Lot of New Business
"The team at 1st on the list have been really great to work with. They have given us guidance and advice on how to improve our website and written great content for us and their SEO services are excellent. They have brought us a lot of new business. Highly recommended!”
John - Terra Firma Lawn and Garden
New Customers Every Day
“I shot way up for pest control and termite control, good job! I am getting new customers every day and it’s starting to get cool here. This time last year it was slowing down quite a bit. I have added 5 to 6 new customers just Monday and Tuesday. Thank you both very much.”
Bob Keith - Safe Earth Pest Control
Increased Google Rankings
“We have worked with 1st on the List for about a year now. They do a great job and have increased our google rankings substantially as well rebuilding our old site to make it faster and easily editable. I highly recommend them to anyone who is tired of working with SEO firms that just take your money and never deliver.”
Erik Hardt - Janssen Pest
Long Term, Lasting Results
“An incredible company to work with. 1st on the List truly puts their heart over the bar for the work they do for you. They are some of the quickest to respond. They go after long term, lasting results. They provide great reporting and updates. The staff are personable and great to deal with. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking to boost their rankings.”
Travis Dahl
FAQ's ABOUT LOCAL SEO
Your Local SEO FAQs, Answered.
Local SEO can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. We’ve answered the most common questions to help you understand how it works, what to expect, and why it’s worth it.
advantage
Why Our Local SEO Campaigns Actually Work
SEO That Keeps Working for You
Local SEO isn’t about overnight success—it’s about long-term, sustainable growth. We focus on strategies that continue driving traffic, leads, and customers long after they’re implemented. As search engines evolve, we keep you ahead of the curve so you don’t just rank—you stay ranked.
No Contracts, Just Real Results
We don’t believe in locking clients into contracts. You stay with us because you want to, not because you have to. Many of our clients have been with us for over 15 years because they see consistent, measurable growth that keeps their business thriving.
Customized for Your Local Market
No two cities—or businesses—are the same. That’s why we create hyper-localized SEO strategies tailored to your industry, location, and audience. Whether you’re targeting one neighborhood or multiple cities, we make sure your business stands out in local searches where it matters most.
Local SEO That Works As Hard As You Do
“As a business owner myself, I understand the challenge of standing out in a crowded local market. I’m passionate about helping small businesses because I’ve seen firsthand the difference that strong, locally focused SEO can make—not just in web traffic, but in real leads and paying customers. Our Local SEO plans are built to deliver results that matter: real visibility, stronger community connections, and long-term growth. We’re not about vanity metrics; we’re about impact. Helping local businesses succeed is what drives us every day, and we stand behind our commitment to measurable, meaningful results.”
Keiran Griffiths
Managing Director, 1st on the List
Be the Business Everyone Finds First
Your next customer is searching for you ... so let’s make sure they find you and have every reason to hire you. Fill out our form, and we’ll connect to build a local SEO strategy that puts your business on the map.
[NO HASSLE, NO PRESSURE, NO WORRIES - JUST MEANINGFUL INSIGHTS]