Most local businesses are invisible on Google — not because their work is bad, but because their profile isn't set up right. This free checklist shows you exactly what to fix.
When someone nearby searches for a roofer, plumber, or mover — they almost never scroll past the top 3. They see a name, check reviews, and call. If that's not you, you're losing business every day.
The frustrating part? Most of this is fixable. The businesses ranking above you aren't necessarily better — they're just set up better on Google.
Local searchers make fast decisions. If you're not visible at the moment they search, you don't exist — even if you've been in business for years.
Missing categories, photos, hours, or services signals to Google you're not worth showing.
Reviews are a top ranking signal. Competitors with more almost always rank higher — even newer ones.
Without a properly defined service area, Google won't show you to the right people — even those right down the street.
Google cross-checks your profile with your site. Inconsistencies quietly kill your ranking.
Not a generic guide. A practical checklist based on what actually impacts your Google Maps ranking — the same things I check when auditing client profiles.
Every field Google uses to rank you — categories, services, description, hours, attributes, and verification. Most businesses are missing at least 3.
How many you need, how to ask the right way, how to spread requests evenly throughout the month — and why timing matters more than most people think.
A minimum of 2 posts per week on separate days, with images and calls-to-action. Google rewards consistency — bulk posting is penalized.
Two new photos every week on different days, genuine shots only. What types to upload, how many, and how Google uses them to measure engagement.
How to define your area so Google shows you to customers in the right cities and zip codes — not just the block your office is on.
Make sure your name, address, and phone match everywhere on the web. Mismatches are one of the most common issues that silently tank rankings.
A simple recurring checklist to verify posts, photos, review activity, and consistency. Takes half an hour. Skipping weeks is the #1 way businesses fall behind.
Common errors that get businesses penalized — or removed from Google Maps entirely. Bulk activity and catch-up posting are the biggest culprits.
No cost. No strings. Just send it to your inbox.
If customers in your area search for what you do — and you're not in the top 3 — this checklist is for you.
A few people who went through the checklist and saw what changed.
"Parrish shared this checklist with me and I went through it in one sitting. Went from page 2 to the top 3 in about five weeks. The review strategy section alone was worth it."
"Parrish pointed me to this and I realized my service area wasn't even set up right. Fixed it in 20 minutes and started getting calls from two extra zip codes the next week."
"The weekly routine is simple but it works. Consistent posts and photos made a real difference. My profile used to just sit there doing nothing."
I'll send it straight to your inbox. It's the same checklist I use when auditing client profiles — and most businesses find at least 4 or 5 things they can fix right away.
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I help local service businesses get found on Google — through Google Ads and by ranking lead generation sites in the Maps results. I've seen firsthand what separates the businesses getting constant inbound calls from the ones who are nearly invisible.
Most of the time it comes down to a handful of profile and consistency fixes most business owners don't know about. That's exactly what this checklist covers — the same things I audit for clients.
The checklist is free, takes 5 minutes to go through, and will show you exactly where your Google profile is leaking potential customers.