Local SEO in Maryland, DC & Northern Virginia
Searching for Your Services.
Are They Finding You?
If you're not in the top 3 on Google Maps, the honest answer is probably no. We fix that. In 90 days. Guaranteed. And we get you named when people ask ChatGPT or Google AI who to hire.
Free. No pitch. Just a straight look at your situation.
Every day, people in your area search for what you sell. They type "plumber near me" or "kitchen remodeling Bowie MD" and call one of the first three businesses on the map. If you are not one of them, the call goes to someone else. Local SEO is the work that puts you there. TW Marketing does it for businesses across Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia, and we promise top 3 in 90 days, or we work for free.
How Google picks who shows up on top
Google decides local results using three things: relevance, distance and prominence. Relevance is how well your business matches the search. Distance is how close you are to the person searching. Prominence is how well known and trusted you are, which comes from reviews, your website and mentions across the web. You cannot move your office, but you can strengthen the other two, and that is what we do.
According to a SOCi study of more than 300,000 local listings, businesses in the top 3 map results get 126% more traffic and 93% more actions than the rest. The top 3 is where the calls are.
What we do, step by step
1. We benchmark where you stand
We run a ranking grid on your main search so we can see how you rank block by block, who is ahead of you and what they have that you do not. This becomes your starting point, and we compare against it every week.
2. We fix your Google Business Profile
Your profile is your storefront on Google. We pick the right main category and, if it helps, a few more, because too many or the wrong ones water down your ranking. We build out your full services list, up to 99 services, and write short descriptions for your top 20. We add your booking link, answer common questions in the FAQ and fill out every field.
3. We fix your website
Your page title and main headline need to say what you do and where. Your name, address and phone number need to match your profile exactly, and your Google map should be on your homepage. We add the schema code that helps Google read all of it.
4. We build the pages Google wants to see
Every main service gets its own page, and every area you serve gets its own page. Each is written for that service or that place and linked to the others, so Google understands that you offer these services in these areas.
5. We build your listings
We set up and match your listings on the directories that matter most, including Bing, Apple Business Connect, Foursquare and Yelp, and we find the best local ones for your category.
6. We keep it moving every week
We post updates and real photos to your profile and site, help you collect reviews and track your rankings every week. Rankings move, and the work does not stop when you reach the top.
Real results
Our own site holds the number 1 spot on Google for "local seo college park md".
A remodeler in Prince George's County went from not on page 1 to number 2 for "kitchen remodeling Lanham MD", with no ads.
A deck builder in Maryland went from number 114 to the top 3 on Google Maps for "deck builder near me".
A DC contractor went from 0 of 6 target searches on page 1 to 4 of 6 in 12 weeks, with no ads.
You can read the full case studies on our results page.
What it costs
Local SEO is $995 a month, flat. There are no lock-in contracts. If you are not in the top 3 for your main search in 90 days, we keep working for free.
Where we do local SEO
We work across Prince George's County, Montgomery County, Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Baltimore County.
Questions about local SEO
How long does local SEO take?
Rankings move over weeks. Our promise is top 3 in 90 days for your main search, or we work for free.
What is the difference between local SEO and Google Ads?
Local SEO earns your spot for free and keeps working. Ads pay for clicks and stop when you stop paying. Many businesses do both. Read the full comparison.
Do I need to give you access to my Google profile?
Yes. We need access to your Google Business Profile and your website. We show you how to grant it, and you can remove it at any time.
Will you copy pages and just change the city name?
No. Every page we write is specific to that service or that place. That is better for your customers and for your rankings.
Do I have to sign a contract?
No. There are no lock-in contracts.
See where you rank today
We will run the searches your customers use and show you where you rank and what is holding you back. No pressure. No lock-in.