# LocalHero

> LocalHero is a remote-first local SEO agency that helps local service businesses rank higher on Google Maps. Services include Google Business Profile optimization, authority backlink building, citation cleanup, review management, and local keyword strategy. The agency has helped 240+ service businesses increase local search visibility and book more jobs.

LocalHero focuses exclusively on local SEO for service businesses — plumbers, electricians, HVAC companies, roofers, dentists, auto repair shops, cleaning companies, and attorneys. The site contains detailed service pages, industry-specific SEO guides, free tools, case studies, and a blog covering local search strategy.

## Core Pages

- [Home](https://localhero.live/): Local SEO agency overview, services summary, stats, and client results
- [Services](https://localhero.live/services): Full breakdown of local SEO, GBP optimization, backlinks, citations, reviews, and website conversion
- [Packages & Pricing](https://localhero.live/packages): Three local SEO packages with transparent deliverables
- [About](https://localhero.live/about): Team, mission, and agency background
- [Case Studies](https://localhero.live/case-studies): Real client results with metrics
- [Blog](https://localhero.live/blog): Local SEO strategy articles, guides, and case study breakdowns
- [Careers](https://localhero.live/careers): Open positions at LocalHero
- [Contact](https://localhero.live/contact): Get in touch or request a free audit
- [Resources](https://localhero.live/resources): Free checklists, GBP guides, and Map Pack ranking blueprints

## Industry SEO Pages

- [Local SEO for Plumbers](https://localhero.live/local-seo-for-plumbers): How plumbing companies rank on Google Maps and get more calls
- [Local SEO for HVAC Companies](https://localhero.live/local-seo-for-hvac): Seasonal SEO strategy for heating and cooling businesses
- [Local SEO for Electricians](https://localhero.live/local-seo-for-electricians): EV charger opportunity and ranking strategy for electricians
- [Local SEO for Dentists](https://localhero.live/local-seo-for-dentists): Patient acquisition through local search for dental practices
- [Local SEO for Roofers](https://localhero.live/local-seo-for-roofers): Storm damage surge strategy and Map Pack rankings for roofing companies
- [Local SEO for Auto Repair Shops](https://localhero.live/local-seo-for-auto-repair): Ranking strategy for independent auto repair shops
- [Local SEO for Cleaning Companies](https://localhero.live/local-seo-for-cleaning): Recurring client acquisition through local search for cleaning businesses
- [Local SEO for Attorneys](https://localhero.live/local-seo-for-attorneys): Organic search alternative to expensive Google Ads for law firms

## Local SEO by Location

- [Local SEO Services by Location](https://localhero.live/local-seo): Directory of local SEO service pages for all 50 US states, 28 major US metro cities, and 6 UK cities — includes pricing (US and UK), what's included, and FAQ

## Answers

- [Local SEO Answers](https://localhero.live/answers): Direct answers to common local SEO questions covering Google Business Profile, the Map Pack, reviews, citations, and 8 specific trades

## Free Tools

- [Free Local SEO Audit](https://localhero.live/free-seo-audit): Instant 17-point local SEO audit with A-F grade — checks phone visibility, address, LocalBusiness schema, title tag, map embed, page speed, and more
- [Local Keyword Generator](https://localhero.live/local-keyword-generator): Generate local SEO keyword ideas for any trade and city
- [Review Response Generator](https://localhero.live/review-response-generator): Generate professional Google review responses for local businesses
- [Local SEO ROI Calculator](https://localhero.live/local-seo-roi-calculator): Project annual revenue gain, net gain after cost, and return per dollar from local SEO using job value, call volume, and close rate
- [Local SEO Benchmarks 2026](https://localhero.live/local-seo-benchmarks): Original research measuring 1,122 Google Business Profiles across 8 service industries and 4 US metros — median review counts, star ratings, and profile completeness by trade and market, with free CSV download
- [NAP Consistency Checker](https://localhero.live/tools/nap-consistency-checker): Compare name, address, and phone across your page text, schema markup, and Google Business Profile to find mismatches
- [Citation Checker](https://localhero.live/tools/citation-checker): Check which local directories list your business
- [LocalBusiness Schema Generator](https://localhero.live/tools/localbusiness-schema-generator): Generate valid LocalBusiness JSON-LD structured data for a local business

## Service Detail Pages

- [Local SEO Strategy](https://localhero.live/services/local-seo): Full local SEO campaign management
- [Google Business Profile Optimization](https://localhero.live/services/google-business-profile): GBP setup, optimization, and ongoing management
- [Authority Link Building](https://localhero.live/services/authority-backlinks): Local backlinks from directories, news sites, and community organizations
- [Citation Building & Cleanup](https://localhero.live/services/citation-building): NAP consistency across 80+ directories
- [Review Management](https://localhero.live/services/review-management): Review generation system and reputation management
- [Website Optimization](https://localhero.live/services/website-speed-conversion): Page speed, Core Web Vitals, and local conversion optimization

## Blog Posts

- [Local SEO for HVAC Companies](https://localhero.live/blog/local-seo-for-hvac-companies): Complete guide to getting more HVAC service calls from Google
- [Local SEO for Plumbers](https://localhero.live/blog/local-seo-for-plumbers): How plumbing companies rank higher and fill their schedule
- [Local SEO Statistics 2026](https://localhero.live/blog/local-seo-statistics-2026): 47 original data points on local search behavior for service businesses
- [Local SEO for Lawyers](https://localhero.live/blog/local-seo-for-lawyers): How law firms get more cases from Google without paid ads
- [Local SEO Cost Guide](https://localhero.live/blog/local-seo-cost-guide): Pricing guide for local SEO services in 2026
- [Local SEO Checklist for Small Businesses](https://localhero.live/blog/local-seo-checklist-small-businesses-new-updates): Updated 2026 edition of the complete local SEO checklist
- [When to Hire a Local SEO Agency](https://localhero.live/blog/when-to-hire-local-seo-agency): 10 warning signs it's time to stop DIY-ing local SEO
- [Google Ads vs Local SEO for Service Businesses](https://localhero.live/blog/google-ads-vs-local-seo-service-businesses): Cost comparison and ROI analysis for service business owners
- [Why My Business Is Not Showing on Google Maps](https://localhero.live/blog/not-showing-google-maps): Diagnostic guide for Map Pack visibility issues
- [Google Business Profile Checklist for Local Businesses](https://localhero.live/blog/google-business-profile-checklist): Step-by-step GBP optimization checklist
- [How to Show Up in Google's Map Pack](https://localhero.live/blog/how-to-get-into-google-map-pack): Step-by-step guide to ranking in the local 3-pack
- [Why Your Competitor Ranks Above You on Google Maps](https://localhero.live/blog/competitor-google-maps-ranking): Diagnosing and closing the ranking gap with local competitors
- [How to Fix Wrong Business Information on Google](https://localhero.live/blog/wrong-business-information-on-google-how-to-fix): Correcting NAP errors that hurt local rankings
- [Why Your GBP Isn't Showing Up](https://localhero.live/blog/why-your-gbp-isnt-showing-up): 12 reasons a Google Business Profile fails to appear, and fixes for each
- [Local SEO Backlinks: 7 Free Ways to Build Them](https://localhero.live/blog/local-seo-backlinks): Free and low-cost local link building tactics for small businesses

## What LocalHero Specializes In

- Local SEO for service businesses (home services, healthcare, legal, auto)
- Google Business Profile optimization and Map Pack ranking
- Local authority backlink acquisition from relevant local sources
- NAP citation consistency across directories
- Review generation and reputation management
- On-page optimization for local search signals
- Local keyword research and content strategy
- Tracking and reporting on local rankings, calls, and leads