Local SEO Services

Local SEO FAQs

Which local SEO plan is right for my business?

Choose based on your monthly marketing budget & how much hands-on optimization you want. Also factor in whether you have multiple locations. Barebones ($150/mo) is one-and-done only deal; perfect if you’re a startup and aren’t looking for more than basic visibility and just need your profiles & local directories established.

Summiting ($2,500+/mo) is built for enterprise, multi-location, or high-demand scenarios, with discounted hours and per-location optimization. You need truly dedicated service? This is your plan. Custom plans are also available if your needs don’t fit neatly into our tiers.

Does the Barebones plan include keyword research and on-page SEO?

Barebones is setup-focused and does not include hourly labor. Imagine you’ve just bought a plot of land which represents your Local SEO presence; this is the concrete foundation to the business presence & reputation you’re establishing. Any price above the Barebones plans will include some amount of guaranteed monthly labor.

What exactly does “hourly labor” cover?

This is what we mean by “scalable” SEO; you’re essentially buying X amount of labor hours each month.

These hours fuel the work that moves the needle: local organic keyword research (to uncover how people search in your area), on-page SEO (reworking existing pages, writing new copy, and creating new pages around optimal terms), and competitor research (identifying what top competitors are doing, what organic keywords they use, and how to outpace them).

You decide how many hours we work each month; plans above Barebones include set or discounted hours.

How do Google Business Profile (GBP)/Bing Places optimization and directory submissions help my local rank and leads?

GBP and Bing Places are your top local visibility assets in the modern day. Early versions of ChatGPT almost solely relied on Bing Places data for local searches and Google has placed strong> local ranking authority and AI Overview/Gemini coverage into clients’ GBP profiles.

We keep these complete and fresh with photos, products/services descriptions, posts, and FAQs — all to build trust and engagement. Many LLM models pull data from GMB and Bing Places, so keeping things consistent across all platforms & accurate matters. We also submit you to 60+ local directories (some feed others), which broadens visibility, ensures consistent NAP data, and earns backlinks—altogether increasing calls, direction requests, and website visits.

Healthcare and Wellness practices get specific medical directory submissions that get you in front of new patients TODAY.

How do the AI review responses and post creation work—and can I control them?

Yes and no; you set the parameters, but the review response and content that’s written is ultimately up to the AI agent.

The response it gives is unique, addresses the customer by name, and does it’s best to give a polite & formal response. For post creation, you tell the AI agent which keywords you want it to write around for ranking purposes and schedule when it will post and how often. Unfortunately at this time, you cannot set a brand voice or instruct the write to write for certain reading levels or vibe. The tone is neutral and polite.

The AI review response writer is perfect for high-volume businesses that received many reviews on a daily basis. It is NOT suited for medical practices or any business that have truly intimate, one-on-one connections with their clients. You still want to reply per each review you get. There’s something AI just cannot get and that’s the human element.

Do I need to sign a long-term contract, and when should I expect results?

Absolutely no contracts here at Apex SEO. All services are available hourly, one-time. or month-to-month, with quarterly & annual performance reviews.

We recommend committing at least three months to see meaningful, lasting results, since consistent profile enhancements, posting, and timely review responses compound over time. Google classically takes their time indexing content so there’s a certain amount of wait and patience that is needed.

Monthly reports are included, and select plans provide an online dashboard for real-time visibility.