We optimize your website, Google Business Profile, and local listings so the right customers find you on Google Search and Google Maps — before they find your competitors. Monthly reporting so you always know what’s working.
Maps Visibility | Organic Rankings | Transparent Monthly Reporting
We optimize your website, Google Business Profile, and local listings so the right customers find you on Google Search and Google Maps — before they find your competitors. Monthly reporting so you always know what’s working.
Maps Visibility | Organic Rankings | Transparent Monthly Reporting
When someone searches “landscaper near me” or “pest control [city],” Google shows three local results above everything else — the Maps 3-pack. If you’re not in those three spots, you’re functionally invisible to the customers who are ready to buy right now.Most trade businesses don’t have an SEO problem. They have a “nobody optimized anything” problem. The Google Business Profile is half-filled. The website doesn’t mention the cities they serve. The business name shows up differently on every directory. Google can’t figure out what you do or where you do it — so it shows someone else.We fix that. Systematically. Every month.

We analyze your GBP, website, rankings, citations, and competitors.

We build a keyword strategy around your services and service areas.

We fix your website’s title tags, meta descriptions, content, and structure.

We optimize your profile and clean up directory listings.

Every month you get a report showing rankings, traffic, and leads.
| Ghost Engine | Generic Agency | DIY / Freelancer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point of contact | Direct access to the founder and your project lead | Rotating account reps who don't know your business | You're on your own or waiting on a freelancer's schedule |
| Design approach | Custom-designed for your brand, your market, your customers | Template with your logo slapped on | Limited by whatever theme you picked |
| SEO built in | Structure, speed, and on-page SEO from day one | "We'll add SEO later" (they won't) | No SEO strategy — maybe a plugin |
| Timeline | 14-day builds. Homepage concept in 5 days. | 8-16 weeks. Maybe longer. | Whenever you find time. So never. |
| Ownership | You own everything. Code, hosting, domain. | Locked into their platform. Leave and start over. | You own it but can't maintain it. |
| Industry knowledge | Home services and local trades only | Serves everyone. Knows no one. | Knows your trade. Doesn't know marketing. |
| Ongoing support | Monthly maintenance, updates, and optimization | Extra charges for every small change | Hope nothing breaks |
We respect your time. Here’s exactly what happens when you hire Ghost Engine to build your site.
We learn about your business, your goals, and where your current visibility stands. No pitch, no pressure — just a conversation.
We audit your website, Google Business Profile, local rankings, and competitors. Then we send a clear proposal with exactly what we recommend and what it costs.
We design your website starting with a homepage concept for your approval, then build the full site in phases. Most builds launch within 14 days.
Your site goes live. We configure Google tracking, set up your SEO foundation, and optimize your Google Business Profile for local visibility.
Every month you get a clear report: what we did, what’s ranking, how many calls and visits came in, and what’s next.
Client name: LSB Construction
Industry: Luxury Custom Homes, Equestrian Facilities, and Commercial Projects across Central Florida.
47% increase in website leads in 60 days" or "Maps 3-pack ranking within 90 days
Exceptional builds are born from meticulous planning. Our integrated design-build approach ensures every project begins with a clear, strategic vision, eliminating the communication gaps and budget overruns common in traditional construction.
Client name: Clay Oaks
Industry: Professional full-service mobile veterinary care and grooming across Marion County and Surrounding Areas.
47% increase in website leads in 60 days" or "Maps 3-pack ranking within 90 days
Mobile grooming allows pets to stay in a familiar environment.
Mobile grooming is especially helpful for senior pets, anxious or nervous pets, cats that dislike travel, and multi-pet households
Client name: Soil Wizards
Industry: Custom tailored pest and lawn treatment services for protection against termites, ants, chinch bugs, and cockroaches.
47% increase in website leads in 60 days" or "Maps 3-pack ranking within 90 days
Central Florida creates the perfect environment for pest activity. Warm temperatures, humidity, and shifting soil conditions allow certain species to thrive year-round.
60-90 days for initial improvements
(No guarantees — but we show exactly what we do and track progress
Local = Maps, GBP, geo-targeted keywords
Yes — GBP and website work together
We offer a free visibility audit — link to scan.ghostengine.digital
Most businesses are surprised by how many easy wins are sitting right in front of them.