Case study · Single-location dessert shop

Putting a neighborhood dessert shop on the map, literally

A small shop with a great product and no visibility. Six months later it shows up first when anyone nearby searches for dessert.

Local SEOLink Building and AuthoritySocial Media Marketing

#1

Map pack for the main local search

+92%

Direction requests

+210

New Google reviews

Figures shown are representative of this engagement and pending client sign-off for publication.

The starting point

Great reviews from regulars but invisible on Google Maps outside a few blocks. No local links, an incomplete Google profile, and social posts that went out whenever someone had time.

What we did

  • Rebuilt the Google profile with full categories, menu, photos and weekly posts
  • Monthly local link building from neighborhood blogs, guides and events
  • A small local creator program: tastings in exchange for honest posts
  • Review requests built into the checkout flow

The trend

Direction requests from Google per month

+92%

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