Local SEO for
Greater Montreal Trades.
I optimize and maintain your Google Business Profile reviews, photos, and sync your listings.
Most Map calls go to the top 3 — that’s where I aim to put you.
Days to start seeing ranking movement and more of the right calls.
I handle review requests and replies so your profile keeps growing.
Montreal-based support. You work with me — not a ticket queue.
More Visibility = More Calls.
People searching Google Maps aren't browsing. They have a problem and they're hiring someone today. If you're not in the top results, that phone rings for the shop next door.
- Most people only call the top 3 businesses on the map
- Great work doesn't matter if nobody finds you — ranking decides who gets the job
- Reviews, fresh photos, and matching business info are what push you up
Also Show Up When People Ask AI.
More customers ask ChatGPT or Google AI things like"who's a good plumber near me?" Those answers come from the same place: your Google listing, reviews, and consistent business info. Keep that strong, and AI is more likely to name you — not just your trade.
- Complete listing + real reviews make it easier for AI to recommend your business
- Same work that helps Google Maps helps you show up in AI answers
- You don't manage any of this — I keep it current for you
You Run the Business. I Run the Listing.
Getting found on Google Maps isn't a one-time setup. It's Google Business Profile work, reviews coming in, photos staying fresh, and your citations (name, address, phone) matching everywhere. I take that off your plate so more of the right calls come in.
Your Google Business Profile, Fully Set Up
Categories, services, hours, service areas, Q&A — I fill out your Google Business Profile properly so Google knows exactly what you do and where you work. Most listings I see are half-done. Yours won't be.
Reviews — Requests & Replies
I help you get a steady stream of new Google reviews and reply to them for you. Reviews that mention the job — drain cleaning, panel upgrade, furnace repair — help Google and customers see what you're known for. More recent reviews = more trust = more calls.
Listing Kept Current with Photos
Stale listings fall behind. I keep your Google profile active — fresh photos of real jobs, updates when hours or services change, and regular posts so Google sees you're open for business, not a forgotten page.
Local Citations — Kept in Sync
Your name, address, and phone need to match on Google, directories, and other sites (that's what local citations are). When they don't, Google gets confused and you lose ranking. I clean that up once, then keep everything synced so you don't have to chase listings yourself.
What Happens After You Hire Me
No SEO lecture. Just the steps from audit to more calls — and what you see along the way.
Get the Listing Right
I audit your Google Maps listing, then clean it up — categories, NAP, citations, services, photos, and review requests. One heavy lift so Google knows who you are and where you work.
Keep You Visible
Fresh photos, posts, review replies, and listing updates — ongoing, not set-and-forget. Stale listings fall behind. Yours won't.
See What's Working
Every two weeks we look at views, calls, and reviews in plain English. We adjust based on what's bringing in jobs — not vanity metrics.
DIY vs Agency vs JGSolutions
Local SEO for trades is not a plugin. Here's what actually gets done — and who does it.
| Work | JGSolutions | Typical SEO agency | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Business Profile | I run it — photos, categories, posts | Set up once, rarely touched after | You update when you remember |
| Google reviews | Automated after jobs (with the AI agent) | A review link — you still do the asking | You chase them |
| Citations / listings | Cleaned once, then kept in sync | Bulk-submitted, duplicates left behind | You log into 20 sites |
| Website + call answering | Same system — Maps, site, AI receptionist | Usually a separate vendor | Separate tools, if at all |
| Who you talk to | Jerry — no account manager | An account manager, not the person working | Yourself |
Built for Trades That Need More Map Calls
Local SEO for plumbers, HVAC, and electricians across Greater Montreal — plus other contractors who win jobs from Google Maps. If customers search near them and call the top 3, this is for you.
More Calls Only Help If You Answer Them
Ranking higher means more people calling you — but only if someone picks up.If you're on a job and the phone goes to voicemail, that customer calls the next name on the list.
That's why Google Maps pairs with a website people trust, a 24/7 AI receptionist, and automated review requests. Get found, get every call answered, book more jobs. One system — not a pile of half-finished tools.
Learn about AI Voice Agents →Ranking Up → Calls Up
Climb the map, get more phone rings. Without a way to answer them all, you lose the leads you just paid to attract.
Reviews Feed the Ranking
More booked jobs mean more chances to ask for Google reviews — and fresh reviews help you climb the map again. Local SEO starts the loop; answering the phone keeps it spinning.
Straight Answers
What is Google Business Profile optimization?
Google Business Profile optimization is setting up and maintaining your Google Maps listing so customers find you and call — the right categories and services, fresh photos, accurate hours, review requests and replies, and matching name, address, and phone across directories. For trades in Greater Montreal, that's what pushes you toward the top 3 on the map.
What do you actually do for my Google Maps listing?
I set up and manage your Google Business Profile so customers find you and call. That means getting more reviews (and helping customers mention the work you did), posting fresh photos, keeping your hours and services current, and making sure your name, address, and phone number match everywhere online. You focus on the jobs — I handle the listing.
How long does local SEO take to get more calls?
Most trades businesses see movement within 30 to 90 days. Cleaning up the Google Business Profile and syncing your info can help sooner. Reviews and steady activity build over time. We meet every two weeks so you can see what's changing — calls, views, and reviews — in plain language.
Do Google reviews help you rank on Maps?
Yes. Fresh reviews help you rank higher on Google Maps, and they're what people read before they dial. Reviews that mention the job you did — like panel upgrade, drain cleaning, or furnace repair — also help Google understand what you're known for. I handle the review requests and replies so you don't have to chase them yourself.
Why Google Maps instead of just a website?
When someone needs a plumber or electrician today, they search on Google and usually call one of thetop 3 businesses on the map. That's where hiring happens for trades. A website helps once they click — but if you're not on that map, they never see you.
What if I get more calls but miss them on the job?
That's common. Ranking higher means more people calling — and if you're on a job, those calls go to the next name on the list. Pair Google Maps with a 24/7 AI receptionist so every call gets answered and booked, not missed.
Do you work with trades in Greater Montreal?
Yes — that's who I focus on. Plumbers, HVAC, electricians, and other trades across Montreal, Laval, Brossard, Longueuil, Terrebonne, Vaudreuil-Dorion, the West Island, and nearby areas.
Why am I not showing up on Google Maps?
Usually one of three things: an incomplete Google listing, your business info doesn't match across directories, or you have fewer reviews than competitors nearby. I audit that, fix it, and keep it maintained — most businesses see movement within 30 to 90 days.
How much does local SEO cost for a plumbing business?
For plumbers, HVAC, and electricians in Greater Montreal, the full system — local SEO, website, and AI receptionist — is $1,499 CAD/month. Month-to-month — no long lock-in. Most see Google Maps movement within 30 to 90 days. Need just one piece? Custom quote →
Will ChatGPT or Google AI recommend my plumbing business?
Often yes — if your Google Business Profile, reviews, and business info are complete and consistent. When someone asks ChatGPT or Google AI for a plumber or electrician near them, it pulls from the same kind of local data we clean up for Google Maps. Keep that strong, and you're more likely to get named.
How do I hire a local SEO expert for Google Maps ranking?
You look for someone who talks about calls and customers, not just rankings. A lot of "SEO experts" will hand you a report full of technical terms and a promise about where you'll rank in six months — and then the results just don't show up. What you actually want is someone who can explain, in plain language, what they're doing and why, and who measures it the same way you do: is the phone ringing more. That's the whole job.
What does local SEO for trades actually include?
For a trade business, it comes down to three things: making sure Google Maps shows your business first when someone nearby searches, making sure your website backs that up when they click through, and making sure your reviews and business info are consistent everywhere. No filler, no jargon-heavy monthly reports — just the stuff that actually moves you from page 2 to the map pack where people can find you and call.
What SEO solutions do you offer for trades businesses?
What I sell is simple: local SEO, a website built to convert visits into calls, and an AI voice agent that picks up when you can't — so leads don't go to the next business on the list just because nobody answered. All three work together: getting found, giving people a reason to call, and making sure that call doesn't go to voicemail.
Do you build backlinks or get my business listed on other sites?
Not the kind you're picturing. A lot of SEO pitches lead with backlinks like they're the whole game — for a trade business getting found on Google Maps, they're not. What actually moves the needle is your Google Business Profile, your reviews, and your name, address, and phone number matching everywhere they show up (that's the "listed on other sites" part that's worth doing). I keep that clean and consistent. Chasing links from random blogs to hit a number is the kind of busywork that looks good in a report and does nothing for your phone.
Is my website actually fast, mobile-friendly, and secure?
Yes — and it should be table stakes, not an upsell. Most people searching for a plumber or electrician are standing in someone's driveway on their phone, not at a desktop. If your site is slow or looks broken on mobile, they back out and call the next name on the map before it even loads. Every site I build is secure (HTTPS), fast, and built mobile-first from day one — that's part of the website, not a separate line item.
What about all the "technical SEO" stuff other agencies talk about — schema markup, sitemaps, crawl budget?
That's exactly the kind of report full of terms that doesn't tell you anything about whether the phone is ringing. The pieces that actually matter for a trades business — structured data that tells Google what you do and where you work, a clean sitemap so your pages actually get found, no broken pages or dead ends — are things I set up and maintain as part of the work, not a separate technical audit you get billed for and have to interpret yourself. You shouldn't need to know what any of those terms mean. I do, so you don't have to.
The Complete System
Local SEO, website, and AI receptionist — one flat monthly price. Month-to-month, no lock-in. See how it's packaged →
Everything included — one flat monthly price, no à la carte.
- Custom website built to convert
- Google Maps so you get found first — reviews, photos & listings handled
- AI receptionist that answers 24/7 and books jobs
- Automated review requests after every job
- 100% ownership — domain, code & content
- 1-on-1 with me — no account managers
