Get found on Google Maps. Get more calls.
When someone nearby searches for what you do, your Google profile is often the first thing they see. We make sure it's the one they pick.
Google Business Profile management means we set up, improve and look after your Google listing every week so you show up higher on Google Maps.
It covers your categories, services, photos, posts and reviews. Think Local SEO has managed Google profiles for local businesses in Gloucester, Cardiff and across Gloucestershire and South Wales.
Why customers aren't finding you.
Competitors with worse service appear above you because their profile is better set up.
One wrong edit and your listing disappears overnight, taking your calls with it.
Posts, photos and reviews slip down the list when you're busy running the business.
We look after all of it.
Everything your profile needs to rank, look good and turn searches into calls.
- ✓Primary and extra categories
- ✓Services and products
- ✓Opening and holiday hours
- ✓Fresh photos every month
- ✓Weekly posts
- ✓Every review replied to
- ✓Questions answered
- ✓Booking and website links
Profile optimisation
Categories, services, products, description and attributes set up the way Google wants.
Weekly Google posts
Fresh posts every week, written around your keywords and scheduled for you.
Your photos
We use your best photos and tell you what to add, because real photos help you rank and get chosen. Professional shoots are available separately.
Reviews, handled
Review requests and replies, so you look active and trusted.
Suspension help
Profile suspended? We handle reinstatement, even complex cases.
Monthly map report
See exactly where you rank across your area, in plain English.
Green means you're in the top 3.
Log in any time to see how you show up on Google Maps from every part of your area. Each circle is a spot on the map, and the number is your position there.
- Checked every month from the same points
- Tracked for the searches that bring you work
- Your average position and the change since last month
Where our clients show up.
Real Google Maps grids for current clients. Each circle is a point on the map, and the number is where they appear for their main search from that spot.
Up and running in weeks.
Free check
We review your profile and show you where you rank today.
Fix & optimise
Categories, services, description and photos, all set up properly.
Keep it active
Weekly posts, review requests and replies, every month.
Report
A simple monthly report showing rankings, calls and clicks.
Every business
is different.
We'll look at how you show up today and tell you honestly what would help most. Prices are agreed on a free consultation, before any work starts. No long contracts.
Free consultation
- We check your Google profile, website and AI visibility first
- Honest advice on what to fix first
- A clear price before any work starts
- No obligation, no long contracts
What clients say.
Real Google reviews from our Gloucester and Cardiff clients.
Chris was a pleasure to talk to and retrieved my Google Business Profile only a few days after our initial consultation. The price was also extremely fair.
We have worked with Chris for over 6 years on our Google My Business pages. He knows what to do and is very helpful.
We've been working with Think Local since Jan 2025 - they have really improved our online presence. We would definitely recommend.
Straight answers.
How long does it take to see results?
Most businesses see movement in the map rankings within 4 to 8 weeks. Competitive areas can take longer, and we'll be honest with you about that.
Do I need to sign a long contract?
No. Most services have no long-term contract. Some have a set-up fee, and bigger projects can be spread over 6 or 12 months. We agree it all with you upfront.
Can you help if my profile has been suspended?
Yes. We handle suspensions and reinstatements for Gloucester, Cardiff and UK businesses. See our suspended profile help page.
Will I still be able to edit my profile?
Yes. You stay the owner of your profile. We're added as a manager, so you keep full control.
Do you work with service-area businesses with no shop front?
Yes. Most trades hide their address and show a service area instead. We set this up correctly so you can rank across the towns you cover.
See how your profile shows up. Free.
We'll check your profile and show you where you rank across your area.