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07/30/2025

04/29/2025

Most GBP suspensions happen for very avoidable reasons. Here are the top culprits — including one you probably haven't heard before:

✅ 1. Business Name Violations
Adding keywords to your business name (“Smith Plumbing - Best Water Heater Repairs in Dallas”) can get you flagged fast.

✅ 2. Address Problems
Using a P.O. Box, UPS store, virtual office, or claiming an address where you don't have real signage or in-person staff can trigger suspension.

✅ 3. Suspicious Account Activity
If someone managing your GBP gets their Google account blacklisted (for spam, fake reviews, or shady behavior), your listing can get suspended by association.

✅ 4. Major Info Changes Without Verification
Changing your business name, location, or categories too often without going through proper re-verification raises red flags.

✅ 5. Being in a “High-Risk” Industry
Some industries (like locksmiths, legal, rehab centers, and pest control) are under extra scrutiny because of widespread abuse — even if you are 100% legit.

If you ever get suspended:
👉 Stop.
👉 Audit your listing carefully.
👉 Fix everything before appealing.
👉 Gather proof (license, utility bill, signage photos, insurance, etc.).
👉 Submit a professional reinstatement request — and be patient.

Pro tip: Always keep backups of your documents — because you won’t always know when you’ll need them.

04/28/2025

We Don't Just Grow Businesses — We Launch Them 🚀

Mint Pest Control in Louisville, KY came to us looking for more calls and more leads.

Here's what happened next:

⚡ 96% more calls (YoY)
⚡ 52% more website clicks from their GBP (YoY)

We did so well they didn't just grow — they leveled up to the point they built their own in-house marketing team.

That's what happens when you stop guessing and start using proven strategies that actually move the needle.

Ready to outgrow your competition (and maybe even outgrow needing us)?

📩 DM me — let’s make it happen.

04/24/2025

📈 You might’ve seen our earlier post celebrating a 153% increase in calls for one of our HVAC clients. Here's the full story 👇
Jon runs an HVAC company in the ultra-competitive San Francisco Bay Area. He’s great at what he does, but his online visibility just wasn’t where it needed to be.

So we rolled up our sleeves and launched a data-driven SEO campaign:
🔹 Deep keyword and competitor analysis
🔹 Local map optimization (Google Business Profile)
🔹 On-page clean-up and content revamp
🔹 Strategic backlinking + citation building

Fast forward a few months and Jon's now seeing 153% more phone calls than this time last year. 💥

Same marketing budget. More results. Because when you stop guessing and start using data, things change fast.

👉 If you're in HVAC, plumbing, pest control, or any local service biz — and you're tired of “just surviving” online — let's talk.

04/23/2025

“I think it’s working... but I can’t really tell.”

That’s what Angel told us when we first met. He runs a solid HVAC company in New Mexico — skilled team, phones ringing, business coming in. But when we asked what was driving those calls, he couldn’t say. No tracking. No data. No clue where the wins were coming from.

That meant wasted money… and missed opportunity.

So we fixed it.

We set up call tracking and rank tracking across all major channels — GBP, paid ads, organic. Within a few weeks, Angel had total visibility.

He realized some of the marketing he thought was working… wasn’t. So he moved budget into the channels that actually drove revenue.

📞 250% More calls over last year.
💸 Less wasted spend.
📊 Complete confidence in every decision.

Now he’s scaling smarter — not just spending more and hoping for the best.

If you’re getting calls but don’t know why — you’re flying blind.

03/11/2025

🎉 In just 6 months, we've transformed our client's visibility! 🎉

They started with less than half their potential clients finding them online. Now, they're being seen by over 90% of their ideal audience!

Imagine what that kind of visibility could mean for your business!

03/07/2025

Seasonal businesses depend heavily on visibility at just the right time—and our client saw incredible growth year-over-year!

🔍 Google Search Impressions:

Last Year: 2,940
This Year: 66,200 (⬆️ 2151%)

🖱️ Google Search Clicks:

Last Year: 32
This Year: 2,600 (⬆️ 8025%)

What would an 8025% increase in traffic to your website do for your business?

02/27/2025

Since December, our personal injury lawyer client has experienced a 41% boost in Google Maps visibility for “personal injury lawyer near me” and a staggering 250% increase in calls!

This isn’t just numbers—it’s new clients. Ready to elevate your business and drive real results?

02/25/2025

Shout out to Peter for consistently going above and beyond for our clients! Not only does he provide exceptional care, but he also helps the team deliver amazing results. Contact us today to see how we can help your business thrive.

02/18/2025

It doesn't get much more competitive than personal injury lawyers, and we are CRUSHING it for this one. Increasing visibility by 44% in just over 2 months for one of the highest search volume keywords in this niche isn't easy, but the team has put in the work and implemented the strategy to make it happen.

Let's face it, though, what really matters is the calls and contacts.

The increased visibility for this keyword and the others we have been able to improve has resulted in a 65% increase in calls for this client.

What would a 65% increase in calls do for your business?

09/05/2024

Growth Foundry celebrating winning more maps rankings for clients! (the usual Thursday Morning)

A tough location for roofing - 90 days in and we are massively winning!

💰 Come experience the Growth Foundry Difference!! 💰

📲Hit us on the DMs 😎

07/18/2024