If you run a local business and your phone isn’t ringing with new customers, it’s probably not your website’s fault.
It’s your Google Maps visibility.
See, most business owners waste months, even years, paying for “SEO” that doesn’t get them a single lead.
Why? Because they’re optimizing blog posts… while sitting invisible in Google’s Map Pack.
So if you’re tired of hearing “It just takes time” from your marketing guy, this is for you.
Let’s break down what actually drives calls and walk-ins, and what you should fix to get them fast.
What Is Traditional SEO? (And Why It’s Not Enough)
When most marketers say “SEO”, they mean:
- Writing blog posts
- Adding backlinks
- Doing keyword research
- Tweaking website
That kind of SEO helps your website show up in Google’s blue-link section, underneath the map.
The problem? That’s not where your local customers are clicking.
When someone searches “HVAC repair near me”, they’re not reading blogs.
They’re tapping the first 3 results that pop up on the Map Pack.
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What’s the Map Pack? (And Why It Crushes SEO for Local Leads)
The Map Pack is the top box of 3 local business listings that show up with star ratings, a map, and direct call/directions buttons.
[image of top 3 listings on phone]
It pulls info from your Google Business Profile, not your website.
- 60%+ of local clicks go to the Map Pack.
- Most people don’t scroll past it.
- If you’re not in the top 3, you’re invisible.
It doesn’t matter how good your website is if no one sees it.
SEO vs. Map Pack. Which One Should You Fix First?
If your business depends on local customers, it’s not even a debate:
✅ Fix your Map Pack ranking first.
Then worry about blog posts and backlinks later.
Because being #1 in organic SEO won’t get you a single call…
…if your Map listing is buried on Page 2 or stuck in “More Businesses.”
Ask yourself:
- When someone Googles “your service + near me,” do YOU show up first?
- Can they call you with one tap?
- Are you in the top 3?
If not, your SEO investment gets wasted every single month.
Here’s Why Most Businesses Struggle to Rank in the Map Pack
Google doesn’t rank Map Pack listings based on website traffic.
It looks at real-world activity like:
- Clicks on your listing
- Driving directions
- Phone calls
- Website taps
- Profile searches
- Reviews
In other words, does your profile look alive and popular in the local community?
If not, Google pushes you down the list.
And once that happens… SEO can’t save you.
Want to Rank in the Top 3? Don’t Hire Another SEO Guy.
Here’s what Jumper Local does differently:
We don’t touch your website.
We don’t make you blog.
We don’t ask for passwords.
And we don’t pitch “long-term strategy”.
Instead, we get you ranked in the Top 3 on Google Maps, fast, with:
✅ Real profile activity
✅ Local engagement signals
✅ Trust-building patterns Google uses to rank businesses in the Top 3
Most clients see massive jumps within days.
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Try Jumper Local Free. Get Top 3 Map Pack Ranking, or Pay Nothing.
If your business isn’t showing up in the Map Pack and you’re not getting the leads you should be…
We’ll fix that, for free.
- No credit card required
- No contracts
- Just real results to prove Jumper Local works
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