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Local SEO that gets your phone ringing

Showing up when someone nearby searches "near me" and is ready to buy? That's where the money is. We're an SEO agency based in NZ that helps local businesses dominate their area.

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Get your business in front of people searching for local services

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Show up in the Map Pack when it matters most

The Google Map Pack is prime real estate.

When someone searches "plumber near me" or "cafe in Wellington," those top three local results get the clicks—and the calls.

We optimise your Google Business Profile and local presence so you appear in the Map Pack for the searches that drive actual customers through your door.

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Turn local searches into booked jobs and sales

Local searchers have intent. They're not browsing—they're looking for a business to call right now.

We make sure your website and local listings convert that intent into enquiries.

From click-to-call buttons to optimised landing pages, every element is designed to turn local traffic into paying customers.

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Build local authority that competitors can't touch

Local SEO isn't just about your website.

It's about your entire online presence—citations, reviews, local backlinks, and community trust.

We build a local SEO foundation that establishes your business as the go-to choice in your area, making it harder for competitors to catch up.

Frequently asked questions about Local SEO

What is local SEO and why does it matter?
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Local SEO is the process of optimising your online presence to attract customers from local searches. When someone searches "electrician Auckland" or "best coffee near me," local SEO determines which businesses appear. For businesses serving specific areas, local SEO is often the highest-ROI marketing channel available.

How much do your local SEO services cost?
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Our local SEO packages start from $1,200 + GST per month for single-location businesses. Multi-location businesses or competitive industries may require additional investment. We offer flexible month-to-month agreements with no lock-in contracts, and every dollar goes toward activities that drive local visibility and leads.

What's included in your local SEO services?
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Our local SEO services include Google Business Profile optimisation, local keyword research and targeting, citation building and cleanup, review generation strategy, local link building, on-page optimisation for local search, and monthly reporting. We tailor the approach based on your industry and location.

Do you help with Google Business Profile management?
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Absolutely. Your Google Business Profile is the foundation of local SEO. We fully optimise your profile—business information, categories, services, photos, posts, and Q&A. We also monitor for issues, respond to reviews, and keep your profile active and competitive.

How important are online reviews for local SEO?
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Extremely important. Reviews directly impact your Map Pack rankings and influence whether customers choose you over competitors. We help you implement a review generation system that consistently builds genuine, positive reviews—without violating Google's guidelines or feeling pushy.

Can you help if I have multiple locations?
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Yes. We work with multi-location businesses across New Zealand, creating location-specific strategies that help each branch rank in its service area. This includes individual Google Business Profiles, location pages on your website, and targeted citation building for each location.

What's the difference between local SEO and regular SEO?
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Traditional SEO focuses on ranking nationally or globally for industry keywords. Local SEO focuses on ranking in specific geographic areas, particularly in Google's Map Pack and local search results. For businesses serving local customers—tradies, hospitality, healthcare, professional services—local SEO typically delivers faster, more relevant leads.

Do I need a physical address to do local SEO?
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Not necessarily. Service-area businesses (like mobile mechanics, cleaners, or consultants) can hide their address on Google Business Profile while still defining service areas. We optimise for both storefront businesses and service-area businesses, tailoring the strategy to how you actually operate.

Our local SEO process

Audit your local presence

We analyse your current local visibility.

Google Business Profile health, existing citations, review profile, local rankings, and competitor landscape. This audit reveals exactly

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Optimise your Google Business Profile

Your GBP is your most valuable local asset.

We fully optimise every element—categories, services, attributes, photos, posts, and business description.

We fix inconsistencies and ensure Google sees your business as relevant and trustworthy.

Build and clean up citations

Consistent business information across the web signals trust to Google.

We build citations on relevant directories, clean up inconsistent listings, and establish your business on the platforms that matter for local search in New Zealand.

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Develop a review generation system

Reviews are fuel for local rankings.

We implement ethical, effective systems that help you consistently generate genuine customer reviews—building social proof and improving your visibility in local search results.

Track rankings, traffic, and leads

You receive monthly reports showing your Map Pack rankings, local organic visibility, website traffic from local searches, and most importantly, leads and enquiries. We continuously refine our approach based on what's driving results.

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People work with us on their Local SEO because...

They're invisible in local search

You know you're good at what you do. But when locals search for your services, competitors show up and you don't.

It's frustrating watching businesses with worse service get calls that should be yours.We fix that.

Our local SEO gets you visible in the Map Pack and local results, so nearby customers find you first.

"Do Good Things came in and recalibrated our HubSpot marketing reporting and rebuilt all our paid media campaigns for high intent traffic. We've seen a 70% increase in qualified leads and a decrease of our CPA by 56%."
Richard from Loaded

Richard McLeod

CEO

"After working with a few digital marketing agencies, one of the key aspects which stood out with DGT was their "hands on" approach to managing not only our digital assets, but our expectations. The conversions were free flowing and easy to understand. The team, led by Ryan, were able to recommend excellent ideas and deliver on them"
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Daniel Thomson

Director - Client Services

They want leads from their area, not random traffic

National rankings mean nothing if your customers are local.

You don't need visitors from across the country—you need enquiries from people in your service area who are ready to hire.

We focus your SEO on the geographic areas that matter, driving traffic that actually converts into paying local customers.

They're tired of relying only on word-of-mouth or paid ads

Referrals are great, but they're unpredictable. Paid ads work, but they stop the moment you stop paying.

Local SEO builds a consistent, sustainable source of leads that grows over time.

Once you rank locally, you keep getting enquiries month after month—without paying for every single click.

"Do Good Things have delivered many projects for us, within budget, on time and with complete ownership. The team have driven 850% organic traffic increase over 6 months with ranking continuing to climb."
Abi from River Watch

Abi Croutear-Foy

Chief Growth Officer

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