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They Search 'Near Me.'
They Find Your Competitor.

75% of clicks go to the top 3 map results. If you're not there, you're invisible.

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How it works

01

Audit

After this, you see every citation error, review gap, and profile weakness.

GBP scored. NAP audited. Map pack position benchmarked.

02

Fix

After this, your GBP is fully optimized and your NAP is clean everywhere.

Profile optimized. NAP corrected across 100+ directories.

03

Expand

After this, you show up in the map pack for the searches that matter.

City pages and GBP posts expanding your local reach.

04

Dominate

After this, your local authority keeps compounding.

Weekly posts. Quarterly directory cleanups. Monthly reporting.

What’s included

Local SEO Audit

We pull your GBP performance, citation accuracy, and map pack rankings across every high-intent keyword in your DMA.

For dealerships, that means checking how your store shows up for 'dealer near me,' 'oil change near me,' and every model-specific local query your buyers actually search.

You get a prioritized list of what's holding you out of the top 3 — and what to fix first.

  • GBP completeness audit
  • Citation accuracy report
  • Map pack position tracking
  • Competitor local gap analysis

Google Business Profile Optimization

Most dealership GBPs use 15-20% of the features Google offers. Categories are wrong, attributes are missing, and no one has posted in six months.

We rewrite your business description, set correct primary and secondary categories, complete every attribute, and build out service listings for sales and fixed ops.

A complete GBP generates 7x more clicks than a dormant one. We bring yours to 100%.

  • Category & attribute optimization
  • Business description rewrite
  • Service listing buildout
  • Photo & video library

Citation Building & Cleanup

Inconsistent NAP data across directories fragments your local authority. Google sees three different phone numbers and doesn't know which store to trust.

We audit and clean existing citations across 100+ directories, then build new ones on platforms that pass authority to your GBP.

Every citation points to the same name, address, and phone number — the consistency signal that moves the map pack.

  • 100+ directory submissions
  • Duplicate suppression
  • NAP consistency enforcement
  • Quarterly citation monitoring

Geo-Targeted City Pages

One location page won't rank across a 30-mile DMA. Google weights proximity and local content relevance at the city level.

We build unique pages for every city and zip code in your market — real local content, not templates with the city name swapped in.

Your physical address gets you one pin. City pages get you every search around it.

  • Every city in your DMA
  • Unique localized content
  • Embedded map + NAP
  • Local keyword targeting

Review Generation Strategy

Review velocity is the single strongest local ranking factor after GBP completeness. Google rewards stores that earn reviews consistently — not just ones with high star ratings.

We build the process your team runs in minutes per day. Automated review requests after service visits, follow-up sequences, and response templates for every scenario.

More reviews, more recency, more trust signals. The map pack follows.

  • Review request workflow
  • Response templates
  • Velocity tracking
  • Negative review escalation process

Map Pack Monitoring & Reporting

Local rankings shift daily. A new competitor review surge, a GBP suspension, a citation inconsistency — any of these can drop you out of the top 3 overnight.

We monitor your map pack position for every target keyword weekly, track direction requests and calls monthly, and flag any movement that needs attention.

You always know exactly where you stand — and what's driving the results.

  • Weekly map pack tracking
  • Monthly GBP performance report
  • Direction request trends
  • Competitor position alerts

Why choose AutomotiveSEO for Local SEO?

We've Ranked 21+ OEMs

Honda, Toyota, BMW, CDJR — we know how each brand's buyers search locally. Your strategy reflects that, not a one-size-fits-all GBP checklist.

100+ Directories Cleaned

Wrong phone number on Yelp. Old address on DealerRater. Three different names across directories. We find every inconsistency and fix it so Google trusts your listing.

Map Pack, Not Page One

42% of local clicks go to the top 3 map results. Position 4 might as well not exist. We optimize specifically for the pack — not just organic rankings underneath it.

Reviews That Compound

We build the review process your BDC runs in minutes per day. More reviews, more recency, stronger trust signals. The map pack follows the velocity.

Common questions

How much does local SEO cost for a dealership?

Local SEO is included in AutomotiveSEO plans starting at $2,995 per month. No setup fees, no long-term contracts. That covers full Google Business Profile optimization, citation building across 100+ directories, geo-targeted city pages, review generation strategy, and monthly GA4-verified reporting on map pack rankings and direction requests.

How long does it take to get into the map pack?

Most dealerships see meaningful map pack movement within 60-90 days of GBP optimization, citation cleanup, and consistent review growth. The factors that move the needle fastest are GBP completeness and review velocity. We prioritize both from day one. Our clients see 3x map pack visibility and 40% more direction requests.

What is included in local SEO for dealerships?

Complete Google Business Profile optimization, local citation building across 100+ directories, geo-targeted city pages for your DMA, review generation strategy, map pack optimization, LocalBusiness and AutoDealer schema markup, and monthly performance reporting. We use every feature Google offers, not just the basics.

Can I use OEM co-op for local SEO?

In many cases, yes. GBP optimization and local content programs are eligible for co-op funding across multiple OEMs. We walk you through what is eligible during your strategy call so you know the exact out-of-pocket cost before you commit.

Do you manage multi-location dealer groups?

Yes. We manage GBP profiles, citations, and geo-targeted content for every location in your group with a coordinated strategy that builds authority for each store without locations cannibalizing each other's rankings. Each store gets its own dedicated optimization based on its specific market and competition.

What are city pages and why do they matter?

City pages are geo-targeted landing pages for each market in your DMA. A buyer searching 'Toyota dealer in [city 30 miles away]' needs a page optimized for that city. If you do not have one, a competitor who does will take that lead. We build one page per city with real local content, not duplicated templates with the city name swapped in.

FIND OUT IF A COMPETITORALREADY OWNS YOUR MARKET.

The audit takes 30 minutes and it's free. We'll pull your data, show you who's winning, and give you a plan — whether you hire us or not.

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