Google Maps Visibility

Top 3
or you're
invisible.

We move local businesses into the Top 3 on Google Maps — organically. Start with a free ranking audit and a 7-day trial. No lock-in, no commitments.

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48

of all clicks on local searches go to the Map Pack — Google's Top 3 "Places" results.First Page Sage, 2026

76

of people who search nearby on a phone visit a business within 24 hours.Think with Google

Top 3 doesn't just get seen. It gets chosen.

Ranking in the Map Pack's Top 3 does more than lift visibility. Businesses in strong Map Pack positions see 93% more customer actions — calls, direction requests and booking clicks made straight from the listing.

Below the Top 3, those actions drop sharply.

Who we help

If customers search for you on Google Maps, we can move you to the top.

From dentists and trades to restaurants and commercial services — any business with a Google Business Profile and local search intent.

Dentists & Surgeons
Removalists
Beauty & Spas
Fitness & Gyms
Roofers & Trades
Restaurants & Cafés
Physiotherapists
Lawyers
Accountants
Plumbers & Electricians
Car Wash & Auto
Childcare & Education
Dentists & Surgeons
Removalists
Beauty & Spas
Fitness & Gyms
Roofers & Trades
Restaurants & Cafés
Physiotherapists
Lawyers
Accountants
Plumbers & Electricians
Car Wash & Auto
Childcare & Education
Dentists & Surgeons
Removalists
Beauty & Spas
Fitness & Gyms
Roofers & Trades
Restaurants & Cafés
Physiotherapists
Lawyers
Accountants
Plumbers & Electricians
Car Wash & Auto
Childcare & Education
How it works

Built to move your ranking. Nothing more.

Ranking performance
Dentist Near Me · Sydney
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Top 3 share of local voice
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Top 3 area covered
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Location & keyword mapping

We build a 9×9 grid across your service area and pull your highest-intent keywords — pinpointing where you rank, and where competitors are beating you.

Engagement signal activity

We drive searches, clicks, calls and direction requests across your grid — from real devices in real locations — the exact signals Google uses to rank Map Pack.

Performance reporting

Every fortnight, a detailed report: keyword scores, Average Ranking Position, area coverage. Rankings move daily — your report captures the full picture.

Note

We operate fully externally — no access to your website or Google Business Profile is ever needed.

Your path to Top 3

See it work before you commit.

1
✓ Free
Free ranking audit

We map your current position across your keywords and service area. Done within 24 hours. No commitment.

2
✓ Free
7-day free trial

We run the full system for a week. You see real movement before spending anything. No credit card. No lock-in.

3
Monthly plan
Ongoing subscription

Choose the plan that fits your area. Rankings compound over time. Cancel with 30 days' notice, anytime.

Case Study • Removalists • Sunshine Coast, QLD

20 years of experience.
6 weeks to the Map Pack.

A 4.8-star Sunshine Coast removalist with two decades of experience was barely visible in Google's Map Pack. For “Removalists Sunshine Coast” — their highest-value search term — they ranked Top 3 across just 1% of the tracked area. 6 weeks later: 74%.

Results · 6 weeks
20% → 76%
Average Share of Local Voice in the Maps Top 3 — 10 tracked keywords
5.2 → 2.2
Average Ranking Position — 10 tracked keywords
1% → 74%
Top 3 Share of Local Voice for “Removalists Sunshine Coast”, their #1 keyword
$19.51
Top cost-per-click competitors paid for a term this business ranked for organically

Top 3 Share of Local Voice and Average Ranking Position across 10 tracked keywords, measured within a ~260 km² tracked area around the business address. Baseline 12 March 2026; result measured 21–23 April 2026 (~6 weeks). Sustained at ~76% through the report on 18 May 2026.

Sunshine Coast removalists case study — Spotlight Local

Sunshine Coast Removalists · 6-week result

Choose your growth

Two plans. One goal.

Both start with a free audit and 7-day trial. No contracts.

Community
Local dominance within your immediate neighbourhood. Built for businesses winning customers right on their doorstep.
  • 9 × 9 location tracking grid
  • 65 km² coverage area
  • 10 target keywords
  • Fortnightly performance reports
  • Cancel anytime — 30 days' notice
Get free audit + trial →
City
Broader coverage across a wider metro area. Built for businesses competing across a larger market and multiple search zones.
  • 9 × 9 location tracking grid
  • 260 km² coverage area
  • 20 target keywords
  • Fortnightly performance reports
  • Cancel anytime — 30 days' notice
Get free audit + trial →

Not sure which fits? The free audit will make it clear. We only take one business per category per area.

Transparency

Full visibility into your rankings.

Your dashboard shows keyword performance scores, ARP (Average Ranking Position), coverage percentage, and area tracked — updated every fortnight. Rankings move daily; your fortnightly report captures the full picture. You're welcome to independently verify your rankings at any time using third-party rank tracking tools.

Never. We work entirely externally through real-world engagement signals — your existing assets stay untouched.
Yes. We model genuine customer behaviour — not fake reviews, not spam. Your listing stays compliant and protected.
A Google Business Profile with real presence and some review activity. Just give us your business name and target keywords — we do the rest.
Spotlight Local platform dashboard — keyword performance, ARP, coverage and grid map

Unlock our powerful suite of tools designed to supercharge your local visibility and drive real results for your business.

FAQ

Straight answers.

SEO agencies work on your website — content, backlinks, technical structure. We work on your Maps ranking directly, through local behavioural signals. No retainer, no content plan, no website access. The two can coexist, but they solve different problems.
Best suited for service businesses, trades, health, hospitality and retail with a defined local service area. If you have a Google Business Profile, local competitors, and customers who search for what you do — it works. The free audit will confirm fit before we start.
Yes. Our grid system works across any Australian service area — metro or regional. The dynamics may differ by market size, but the mechanism is the same.
You receive a before/after ranking report showing movement across your keywords and grid. If you've seen results, we move into a monthly plan. If not, we part ways — no hard sell, no obligation.
Because we can't move two competitors to the same Top 3 position. Taking on one business per category per area protects your competitive advantage — and ensures we can fully commit to delivering your result. Once your slot is taken, it's closed.
Rankings build and strengthen over time. Pausing the system pauses the signals, which means positions can gradually erode — especially in competitive markets. Most clients stay on because the return makes it straightforward. But there's no lock-in, and it's always your choice.
Yes. We model authentic customer behaviour — the same actions real customers take every day. No fake reviews, no spam links, nothing that puts your listing at risk. Your profile stays clean and compliant.
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