DigitariServices / Local SEO
Local SEO & Directory Submissions
Your competitors are listed on 20+ local directories. You are on 3. Google sees that gap and ranks them above you. We manually submit your business to 30+ high-authority directories and standardize your citations so Google trusts you enough to show you first. Already have a GBP? We optimize it too.
30+
Directories submitted
2-4 wks
Avg. indexing time
$350
Directory launch
$150/mo
Optional ongoing
Why most trades businesses rank poorly locally
Google does not trust an invisible business.
Competitors have 40 directory listings, you have 3
We manually submit to 30+ vetted high-DA directories that Google actually uses as ranking signals for local search.
Your NAP is inconsistent across the web
We standardize your business name, address, and phone number across every submission. Inconsistency tanks local rankings.
Your GBP is claimed but barely filled out
We audit and optimize your existing profile. Categories, photos, service area, Q&A, descriptions, all properly configured.
You have no backlinks from relevant industry sites
TECA, HRAI, HomeStars, ECABC, GVHBA. We get you listed on the authority directories specific to your trade.
What you get
Submit, optimize, or both.
Directory Launch
$350
Full submission sprint. We get you listed everywhere that matters, once, properly.
GBP Optimization
$150
You have already claimed your Google Business Profile. We make it actually work.
Requires an already-claimed Google Business Profile. We do not create profiles from scratch.
Ongoing Management
$150/mo
Keep your local presence active and growing month over month.
Can be added to any web retainer plan.
Where we submit
30+ vetted directories. Zero spam.
Every submission is matched to your industry. The directories that move the needle for a plumber are different from those for an electrician or a GC. We know the difference.
Common questions
Local SEO questions answered.
What is local SEO and why does it matter for trades businesses?
Local SEO is the process of making your business visible when someone nearby searches for your service. "Emergency plumber Vancouver", "HVAC repair near me", "electrician Burnaby". For trades businesses, this is the highest-value marketing channel: the person searching is actively looking to hire right now. Local SEO captures that intent before your competitor does.
What are directory submissions and why do they help rankings?
Directory submissions are listings on sites like HomeStars, Houzz, Yelp, TECA, ECABC, BestPros, and dozens of others. Google uses these consistent mentions of your business name, address, and phone number (NAP) as trust signals. The more authoritative directories that accurately list your business, the more Google trusts that you are a real, established business, which directly improves your local ranking.
How is this different from just doing it myself?
You could submit yourself, but you probably will not. Each directory requires a separate account, unique description, specific categories, correct NAP formatting, and often manual verification. We have a vetted list of 30+ directories that actually move the needle for trades businesses in Metro Vancouver. No spam directories, no link farms. We also write consistent, optimized descriptions for each submission rather than copy-pasting the same text everywhere.
What does Google Business Profile optimization include?
We optimize your existing GBP, not create one from scratch. That means auditing and correcting your primary and secondary categories, rewriting service descriptions, configuring your service area properly, uploading branded photos, seeding the Q&A section, and connecting your GBP to Search Console and Analytics. You need to have already claimed your profile. A properly optimized GBP is often the single biggest driver of local calls for a trades business.
How long before I see results?
Directory listings typically index within 2 to 6 weeks. Google Business Profile improvements show up faster, often within days for GBP-specific visibility (Maps, local pack). Full SEO impact from the combined citation signal builds over 2 to 4 months as Google recrawls and reindexes each directory.
Ready to get found locally?
More directories. Better rankings.
Flat fee, no retainer required. Directory submissions, GBP optimization, or both. We handle it manually so it is done right.