From $897/mo ยท Flat fee, month to month
Local SEO Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch

Rank in the local 3-pack. Deliverables guaranteed in 30 days, in writing.

We get NZ service businesses ranking in Google's local pack and Maps so the right customers find you first. 30-day guarantee on deliverables, month-to-month, flat fee.

5.0 stars from 22 real Google reviews
Local SEO benchmarks
Top-3 local pack click rate
3x
Mobile local searches that visit in 24 hrs
76%
Of all Google searches with local intent
46%
Deliverables guarantee
30 days
Trusted by Kiwi service businesses 30-day deliverables guarantee Month-to-month, no lock-ins One flat monthly fee Reporting in plain English
Why local SEO is non-negotiable

Local search is where Kiwis decide who to call.

Industry data from BrightLocal, Google and ThinkWithGoogle. Not made up.

46%Of Google searches have local intentHubSpot 2024
76%Of mobile local searchers visit a business within 24 hrsGoogle
3xMore clicks for businesses in the top 3 of the local packBrightLocal
97%Of consumers research a local business online before buyingBrightLocal
What other SEO agencies get wrong

They sell generic SEO when you actually need local pack rankings.

Service businesses do not need to rank #1 globally. They need to rank #1 in the suburbs they actually serve. That is a different game.

Pretty PDFs, no booked jobs

You get a 40-page report full of metrics that mean nothing to your bottom line. Meanwhile your phone still is not ringing.

6, 12, 24 month lock-ins

Long contracts protect the agency, not you. We work month to month because if we are not earning our keep, you should be free to walk.

Dashboard theatre

Vanity metrics like impressions and reach do not pay the rent. We only report on the things that move money: leads, calls, and bookings.

How we rank you

A boring, repeatable system. That is the whole secret.

No magic, no hacks, no growth-hacker theatre. Just the same three steps, run properly, every month.

01

Audit and fix the foundation

Google Business Profile, citations, NAP consistency, on-page, schema, page speed. The unsexy stuff that 80% of agencies skip.

02

Build local relevance

Suburb-specific landing pages, location keywords, real reviews from real customers, local backlinks from NZ media and directories.

03

Report and double down

Monthly plain-English email: keyword positions, calls, form fills, what we did, what is next. Push what works, kill what does not.

30 DAY
Deliverables guarantee, in writing
Deliverables, no quibbles

If we do not deliver what we agreed in the first 30 days, you do not pay.

Every engagement starts with a one-page list of deliverables. If we have not shipped that list in the first 30 days, the next invoice doesn't go out until we ship. Ad spend is paid direct to Google or Meta, that's separate.

See how the guarantee works
What it is

Local SEO Auckland, in plain English

Local SEO is what makes you show up in the 3-pack that little map with three businesses Google shows when someone types 'plumber near me'. We get you there for the suburbs you cover, then keep you there. No tricks, no black-hat just the real moves Google rewards.

Who it's for

Service businesses with a service area: tradies, beauty/wellness, health, hospitality, professional services. If your customers come from within 30km of you and you'd love to skip the 'how did you find us?' awkwardness this is for you.

What you get

  • Google Business Profile fully optimised (photos, posts, services, Q&A)
  • Local citations across NZ-relevant directories (Yellow, Finda, No Cowboys etc)
  • On-page SEO for every service + suburb you cover
  • Review request flow that gets you 5โ˜… reviews on autopilot
  • Competitor map-pack analysis we know who you're up against
  • Monthly call tracking so you see exactly what's working
How it works

The 6 signals Google uses to rank you locally

Google Business Profile

Accurate NAP, categories, photos, posts and weekly updates keep you visible in the 3-pack.

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On-site SEO

Service-area pages, schema markup and fast load times tell Google exactly what you do and where.

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Reviews

Fresh 5-star reviews from real customers are one of the strongest local ranking signals Google uses.

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Local Citations

Consistent business listings on NZ directories confirm you are a real, trusted local business.

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Mobile Speed

Most local searches happen on a phone. Slow sites drop. Fast sites rank.

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Content Relevance

Blog posts about local suburbs and specific services help you rank for the long-tail searches that convert.

01

Free growth plan

18 minutes. We listen, ask honest questions, tell you straight what we'd do. Zero pressure to buy.

02

Custom plan + flat fee

No surprises. One number, written down, with what's included. You decide go or no-go.

03

We build & launch

Usually live in 7-14 days. You see exactly what's happening, weekly check-ins.

04

Phone starts ringing

Real bookings. Real reviews. Real numbers in your monthly report. No fine print.

Real reviews

What Kiwi business owners actually say.

Reviews ยท 5.0 from 22 Google reviews
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Bob Hutchings
Auckland ยท Verified Google review
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"I am really impressed with the help that I have received to enable me to make my website more functional for viewers to peruse. Very understanding of where I am at and has even offered me more help. I would highly recommend SEO Monkey to anyone who is looking for help with their website."

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Wayne Boardman
Auckland ยท Verified Google review
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"Jakob explained it all, and it was like a lightbulb moment as he described it in a manner that was easy to understand. I am looking forward to working with him."

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Anupam Singh
Local Guide ยท Verified Google review
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"Jakob took the time to understand my business and help advise the best practices to implement CRM. Coming from Sugar CRM, Jakob's approach was refreshing."

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Tom Dignan
Auckland ยท Verified Google review
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"Jakob was fantastic. Incredibly patient, professional service and tailored to perfectly align with my business's needs. Cannot recommend them enough."

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John (Jack) Atkinson
Auckland ยท Verified Google review
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"Jakob goes out of his way to understand personal needs and provide a service that is just right for the customer. Great chap, willing to help out and comes with a disarming personality with all the knowledge to boot."

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Karl Simpson
Auckland ยท Verified Google review
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"Absolutely fantastic service that helped me with all the online aspects of my business. Jakob was very friendly and knowledgeable with any queries I had about my website build and helped give me the confidence to join the online marketplace."

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Zane Renahan
Auckland ยท Verified Google review
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"It was a pleasure working with Jakob. He was always able to find solutions to any issues I had and provided excellent ongoing support throughout the process."

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Donnovan Mileham
Auckland ยท Verified Google review
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"The service is outstanding. Friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to assist. They make sure everything runs smoothly and treated me as a customer with great care. A top-notch experience."

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Common Questions

Everything you wanted to ask about local SEO (but didn't)

How long until I show up on Google Maps? +

Typically 4 to 12 weeks depending on your competition and how long your Google Business Profile has been active. We set honest expectations on the strategy call.

Do I need to be based in Auckland? +

No. We help service businesses all over New Zealand. Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Dunedin. If you have a service area, we can work with you.

I have been burnt by an SEO agency before. How are you different? +

Month-to-month contracts, deliverables guarantee, and you deal with one person who does the actual work. No account managers, no offshore teams, no vanity reports.

What do you need from me to get started? +

Access to your Google Business Profile, your website CMS, and 30 minutes of your time for the onboarding call. We handle the rest.

What if I don't have a Google Business Profile? +

We create and fully verify one for you. It is usually the single highest-ROI thing we can do for a local service business.

Does local SEO work for tradies? +

Yes. Plumbers, electricians, builders, painters, roofers. Local SEO is especially effective for tradies because people search with high intent when they need a tradie right now.

Your move

Get your phone actually ringing.

Free 18-minute call. We dig into your numbers, point at the one thing to fix first, and tell you straight whether we are the right fit. No pitch, no pressure, no hand-off to a junior.

18 minutesNo pitchNo obligation
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5.0 stars from 22 real Google reviews