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Not showing up on Google? Here's what actually helps.

Not showing up can mean three different things. Here's how to tell which one you have, and what helps with each.

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Which one is it?

Three situations, three different fixes.

1
Your website isn't on Google at all.
How to check: search site:yourwebsite.com on Google. If nothing comes up, Google hasn't found your site yet.
What helps: make sure nothing blocks Google, add the site to Google Search Console and submit a sitemap. A new site can take days to a few weeks to appear.
2
It shows up for your name, but not for what you do.
This is the most common situation, especially for newer sites. Google knows you exist but has no strong reason yet to show you for searches like "paralegal near me".
What helps: give each service its own page, written the way customers describe their problem, with clear page titles and descriptions and the places you serve.
3
You don't appear on the map.
For local searches, the map results sit above the websites. They come from your Google Business Profile, not from your website.
What helps: complete the profile (services, photos, hours, the right categories), keep it active, and ask happy customers for reviews.

Being honest

What takes time, and what no one can promise.

No honest provider can promise you the number one spot. Where you appear depends on your competition, your area and how long your site has been around. What we can do is set everything up properly from the start, and keep it moving in the right direction.

What we set up

The basics, done properly from day one.

Clear page titles and descriptions for every page
A page for each service, written for the people searching
Google Search Console and a sitemap, so Google finds every page
Fast, mobile-friendly pages
Guidance on your Google Business Profile
Tracking, so you can see what's working

Questions

Straight answers.

How long does it take to show up on Google?

Searches for your business name can show within days. Searches for what you do usually take a few months, and keep improving as you add helpful pages and reviews.

Do I need to pay for ads?

No. Ads can bring visitors faster, but the free steps above build up over time and keep working when you stop paying.

Can you guarantee a first-page ranking?

No honest provider can. Results depend on your competition, your area and how long your site has existed. What we do is set search up properly from day one and keep moving it in the right direction.

Will a blog help?

It can, if it answers questions your customers actually ask. A few genuinely useful pages beat many thin ones.

What is a Google Business Profile?

The free listing that shows your business on Google Maps and in search, with your reviews, hours and a call button. For local searches, it often matters as much as your website.

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