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Maximize your Google Business Profile visibility. Optimize your listing to appear in local pack results and Google Maps searches.
8 steps. No mystery. No confusion.
Figure out how you make money
Before touching your website: which jobs are profitable? Which calls do you want more of? How do people find you now? If I don't know what a good lead looks like, SEO turns into guesswork.
Make sure leads can be tracked
GA4 and Search Console, plus form tracking and basic lead tracking events, so we can see which enquiries came from Google. If I can't see leads turning into money, everything else is noise.
Fix what quietly costs you leads
Pages that load too slow, confusing service descriptions, missing trust signals, contact info buried or inconsistent. A small fix here often produces more revenue than months of "content."
Go after searches that mean business
Emergency and high-intent searches, location-specific searches, problem-based searches. I'd rather rank for 10 keywords that produce calls than 1,000 that don't.
Build pages people actually want to read
Service pages that answer real buyer questions, location pages that prove you're actually local, content that reduces doubt and gets the phone ringing.
Make Google trust you more
Cleaning up citations, strengthening your Google Business Profile, earning real links and mentions. No tricks, shortcuts or spam.
Watch what turns into money
Rankings get checked and traffic gets monitored, but calls and booked jobs matter most. If something brings the wrong leads, I adjust. If something works, I double down.
Straight talk
No fluff reports. "This page is working, let's expand it." "These calls aren't closing, intake needs fixing." "This keyword looks good but isn't worth the effort." If something isn't paying off, I say it.
My agency was a Google Actívate success story.
I didn't learn SEO from a blog. I've worked in digital marketing for 17 years, 15 of them running my own agency. Google featured that agency, KREAKTIVE, in a Google Actívate story (screenshot, Oct 2026) after I took their Actívate digital marketing course. I moved to Colorado Springs in 2023 and brought KREAKTIVE with me (it operated as Digital Marketing Services until 2026). Today I use the same skills to get Colorado small businesses found on Google and AI search.
"Kristian makes amazing websites!! I highly recommend his services."
"The best content creator, branding, and logo specialist in Colorado Springs"
"I worked with Kristian on my company's branding and website, and the experience was fantastic. He creatively guides you and offers multiple options until you find the perfect fit. He's always available and attentive to any changes or concerns you might have. He explains the entire process and functionality of your website every step of the way and is 100% available to answer any questions. I would definitely recommend him for his creativity, availability, and professionalism."
"I couldn't be more satisfied with Kristian's work in creating my clinic's website. His knowledge is top-notch. At first, I struggled to understand the process, but thanks to his patience and experience, everything came together perfectly. The result is very, very good: a functional, attractive website perfectly tailored to my needs. He's also always willing to help and contribute valuable ideas. If you're looking for someone who truly knows what they're doing and will be 100% involved in your project, Kreaktive is the best choice. Highly recommended! Thank you for your work :)"
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"Perfect for the presentation of my latest project. Both its designs and its innovation in the field stand out from other platforms. The care is evident in the small details. I highly recommend it!"
"When we want to create a website for our business, whatever its size, we first think about its appearance and content. Generally, the designer takes care of the look and the client of the content (photos, text, etc.). Nothing new there. Kreaktive is a company that provides you with a commercial and strategic vision so that the website, or any other form of advertising, fulfills its purpose and doesn't become a mere decorative showcase. I must also highlight their excellent personal service and approachability... but above all, their professionalism! Kreaktive provided me with numerous perspectives and logical ideas that had never crossed my mind."
"Fantastic partner for branding, web, and marketing tasks. They adapt to the size of the project and centralize solutions for needs across multiple areas."
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"Fresh ideas and demonstrable experience in the sector. As the name suggests, creativity abounds. Highly recommended!"
"Highly recommended! Their ideas and attention to detail brought our logo to life, and that wasn't easy. Thank you so much for everything. We'll definitely be back."
"Always very attentive and with excellent customer service. Highly recommended."
Before you hire anyone
Optimizing your Google Business Profile sounds simple, but doing it right takes ongoing work, not a one-time setup. Too many providers charge you monthly for work they finished in the first week. Before you hire someone, look for these:
Adding your hours, phone number, and address is step one, not the whole service. Ask: "What do you do in month two?" If the answer is vague, they're charging you monthly for a one-time task.
Ask how. Fake reviews, paid reviews, or review-swapping schemes violate Google's rules. One crackdown and your entire listing can disappear. Real review growth takes a real strategy.
Log into your Google Business Profile and check when the last post was published. If you're paying someone monthly and there are no recent posts, photos, or updates, you're paying for nothing.
The categories on your listing directly control what searches you appear for. Ask: "Have you tested different categories to see which ones bring more calls?" If they set it once and forgot it, you might be invisible for your most profitable searches.
Scroll through your competitor's Google listing and count their photos. Now count yours. Listings with fresh, quality photos get more clicks. If your provider never mentions photos, your listing looks abandoned next to theirs.
If the answer is vague or they struggle to list specific actions, you're paying for maintenance that isn't happening. A good provider should be able to tell you every change they made and why.
Google tracks how many people called you, asked for directions, or clicked to your website directly from your listing. If your provider never shares these numbers, they can't prove their work is worth what you're paying.
Anyone can suggest edits to your Google listing, and Google sometimes accepts them automatically. Your hours could be wrong, your phone number could change, or a competitor could add misleading info. If nobody is monitoring for this, it's a ticking time bomb.
Problems I solve every day
Setting it up is just the beginning. An unoptimized listing is like an unlocked store with the lights off. Here's how I'll turn it into your best lead source:
Ask them what they did last month. If they can't give you a specific list, you're paying for nothing. Here's what real GBP management looks like:
This happens all the time. Anyone can suggest edits to your listing, and Google sometimes accepts them without telling you. Here's how I prevent that:
My tools
I pay for both Semrush and Ahrefs and compare them, because their data sometimes really differ. I use Local Falcon for grid scans: one search, checked from many points across a service area, because when you search for your own business you'll often rank #1 simply because Google knows where you're searching from. I also pay for BrightLocal and Whitespark, two local SEO tools.
The free ones matter just as much. Semrush positions are modelled, so I confirm movement in Google Search Console before I quote a number. GA4 shows what visitors do, and PageSpeed Insights measures speed. I have no affiliate deal with any of these companies.
A $6,500 investment. 47 pages. #1 for 'wedding DJ Pueblo' across a 100-mile radius 6 days after launch. Here are the real numbers so you can decide if it's worth it.
FeaturedA $6,500 investment. 47 pages. #1 for 'wedding DJ Pueblo' across a 100-mile radius 6 days after launch. Here are the real numbers so you can decide if it's worth it.
#1 for "wedding DJ Pueblo" across a 100-mile radius 6 days after launch
Always Included in Every SEO Package
Plans, prices, the 30-Day Proof Period and how I compare to agencies are on the SEO pricing page
Common questions
Quick answers to help you decide.
GBP optimization is included in my SEO packages (Search Visibility at $1,500/month and Search Visibility Pro at $2,800/month). I don't offer it as a standalone service because a well-optimized profile without the SEO foundation behind it rarely produces lasting results. The profile is one piece of local visibility, not the whole picture.
Most businesses see movement within 30 to 60 days. Getting into the top 3 map results depends on your competition, how established your listing is, and how many reviews you have. Some clients crack the map pack in 6 weeks. Others in competitive markets take 3 to 4 months. I'll give you an honest timeline after reviewing your specific market.
Very. Reviews affect both your map pack ranking and whether people actually click on your listing. Google considers review quantity, recency, and how you respond to them. I help you build a review strategy that generates consistent, genuine reviews from real customers. No fake reviews, no buying reviews. That'll get your listing suspended.
Yes. Each location gets its own optimized profile with location-specific photos, descriptions, posts, and review management. The strategy changes depending on whether your locations serve overlapping service areas or distinct markets. I've managed multi-location profiles across different states.
Your primary category is the most important ranking factor you directly control. I research which categories your top-ranking competitors use, cross-reference with what Google actually supports, and select the combination that matches your real services. Getting this wrong tanks your visibility for the searches that matter most.
GBP optimization focuses specifically on your Google Maps listing: categories, photos, posts, reviews, Q&A. Local SEO is broader and includes your website, citations across directories, local content, and backlinks from local sources. Both work together. A strong profile without a strong website doesn't hold top positions for long.
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More ways I can help
People are asking ChatGPT who to hire. Are you the answer? If not, you need:
Appear when people ask ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity for recommendations. The new frontier of search.
Is your website getting you new clients? Can you handle more? If not, you need:
Fast, beautiful websites that convert visitors into customers. Built for performance and designed to impress.
People judge your business by how you look before they read a word. Do you look pro? If not, you need:
Stand out from competitors with a memorable brand identity that resonates with your ideal customers.
Your strategist
Founder & Lead Strategist at KREAKTIVE
#1 Freelance Digital Strategy Expert on Clutch (Oct 2026). 17 years in digital marketing, 15 of them running his own agency, building websites and SEO strategies that bring real results for small businesses.
Results in 30 days or your money back. Before you pay a cent, I put in writing exactly what I'll ship.
