Show Up When Local Customers Search.
Local SEO and AI search visibility for service businesses. Built on the S³ Framework™ and tuned for how search actually works in 2026.
Search has changed.
Your customers don't just search Google anymore. They ask ChatGPT. They check Google Maps. They get answers from AI Overviews. They read reviews on Yelp before they call.
The old SEO playbook was built for keywords and backlinks. That's not enough anymore. AI evaluates your whole business now. How your site is built. How clearly you answer questions. How much the rest of the internet vouches for you.
That's why local search isn't what it was three years ago. And it's why most local service businesses are losing rankings to competitors who adapted.
The S³ Framework™
Three parts. Each one matters. A weakness in any one drags the others down.
Structure
Your foundation.
Site speed, mobile experience, technical SEO, schema, clean navigation, internal linking. The part that makes your site easy to crawl, understand, and rank.
Substance
Your content.
Service pages that convert, FAQs, AI-friendly answers, local and intent-based content. The part that earns attention and matches what people actually search for.
Signals
Your authority.
Backlinks, brand mentions, reviews, engagement, local citations. The part that tells search engines and AI assistants the rest of the web vouches for you.
Built for how search actually works in 2026.
Directory Sync™
A clean entry point into local SEO. Productized. Built on S³.
Listings synced across 70+ directories. Lightweight trust signal that protects your local presence.
- Synced across 70+ directories
- Name, address, phone, hours kept consistent
- Lightweight trust signal across the web
- No setup fee
- Cancel anytime
Best for: Amplify clients who want listings handled alongside their Smart Site.
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We only do Local Search for clients whose sites we built.
That means before you can sign up for Directory Sync™, you need a Smart Site from us. Already on Amplify with a Smart Site? You're set.
The rule exists because SEO depends on Structure, and we can only guarantee Structure on sites we built. Trying to rank a site we don't control is a waste of your money. We'd rather say no than take it.
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Audit
We score your current Structure, Substance, and Signals. Baseline your keywords, listings, and local presence so we know where you stand.
Build and Optimize
We work across all three S³ pillars in parallel. Site improvements, monthly content, citation building, and Google Business Profile management.
Track and Report
Monthly reports on keyword movement, traffic, and conversions. Quarterly strategy calls to adjust direction based on what's working.
Yes, AI Search Counts.
Your customers are asking ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews for recommendations. The businesses that show up in those answers aren't picked at random. AI assistants pull from review sites, business listings, your Google Business Profile, and the content on your site.
A Smart Site built on the S³ Framework™, paired with Directory Sync™, covers the foundation. The same work that helps you rank on Google helps you show up in AI search.
Who This Is For
- Local service businesses that want to be found in their local market
- Owners watching competitors outrank them
- Owners who used to rank and don't anymore (Google updates, AI search, etc.)
- Multi-location operators who need centralized SEO management
- Owners ready to compete in AI search results
- Anyone hoping for #1 rankings in 30 days
- E-commerce stores chasing national keywords
- Businesses on a website we didn't build
- Anyone who thinks SEO is a one-time fix
Frequently Asked Questions
Get found where your customers actually search.
Pick a path above and let's talk. We'll walk through your current Structure, Substance, and Signals, then quote the right fit.
Already on Amplify with a site we built? Skip the strategy call. Tell us which package and we'll set it up.