The Questions People Ask Us First
Straight answers about local SEO, Google Business Profile, pricing, timelines, and how we work. If your question isn't here, just email us — we'll answer within one business day.
About Our Approach
Your Google Business Profile is the listing that shows up on Google Maps and in local search. Optimization means setting up every part of it correctly: categories, services, photos, hours, and attributes. Then keeping it active with posts and review responses. Most businesses claim their profile and stop there. That is why they sit on page 4 while a competitor with worse service ranks in the top 3.
Your profile is the single biggest factor in whether you show up in the Google Maps top 3. Google looks at how complete it is, how many reviews you have, and how recently you posted. Fix those and you move up faster than almost any other change you can make.
We show you exactly where you stand before you spend a dollar. Every client gets a free video audit, a custom local strategy, and clear monthly reporting. Dmitriy runs every account personally, so you are never handed to a junior manager. We only do local SEO and Google Business Profile work. That is the whole business.
We pull up your Google Business Profile, your website, and your top local competitors. You get a 5-minute video showing exactly where you stand, what's missing, and what we'd fix first. No pitch. No pressure. Just the findings. You decide what to do next.
Yes. We are based in Brooklyn and that is where most of our clients are, from Bensonhurst and Bay Ridge to Williamsburg. We also work across Manhattan, Queens, and northern New Jersey. If you serve a local area and want to rank in it, we can help.
When You'll See It Working
Most clients see early improvements in GBP visibility within 30 to 60 days. Stronger ranking results typically come in at 90 to 180 days depending on your market and competition level. We track everything monthly so you see real progress at every step.
We track your growth using real numbers: calls, form leads, website clicks, keyword movement, and Google Business Profile actions. You get a simple monthly report showing what we did, what improved, and what we are working on next.
Reviews, Photos & Citations
Most of the time it comes down to relevance, trust signals, and competition. The businesses ranking higher usually have stronger profiles, clearer service information, better photos, more reviews, better reputation signals, and websites that support their Google presence. We focus on strengthening the parts that influence visibility and conversion.
Reviews are a major trust signal. They impact whether people feel confident contacting you and they support your overall Google presence over time. Consistent reviews, strong review content, and professional responses help increase trust and can improve conversions when customers compare you to competitors.
We can flag reviews that violate Google's policies for removal, but we can't guarantee removal of legitimate negative reviews. What we can do is respond professionally and build enough positive reviews that the negatives become a small percentage of your overall rating.
Yes. Photos are one of the strongest trust signals on your profile. Customers scan photos before they read anything. Profiles with quality photos get more clicks, more calls, and more direction requests. Google also uses photo activity as a signal that your profile is active and legitimate. We set up your photos the right way and keep adding fresh ones every month.
A Google Business Profile can generate calls on its own, but a website helps you build trust and convert more visitors. Many customers click through to confirm you're legitimate, see your services, and decide whether to contact you. If the website is unclear, confusing, slow, or weak on mobile, it can cost you leads even when your profile is showing up.
Who We Work With & What It Costs
Yes. For home service contractors, we focus on service area coverage and immediate call volume. For legal, we focus on high-authority content and the long-term trust needed for high-value cases. Every strategy is built around your specific sales cycle.
Yes. Service-area businesses are our specialty. HVAC, plumbing, roofing, concrete, moving, electrical, and more. We set up your service area the right way so Google shows you in every neighborhood you actually work. Most of our 148+ NY clients are local service businesses.
Pricing for GBP management and local SEO depends on your market competition, service area size, and specific goals. At DK Consulting Group of NY, we offer flexible month-to-month plans with no long-term contracts required. We earn your business every month by delivering results. Every new client starts with a completely free video audit of their Google presence so you know exactly what is needed before committing to anything. Call or text us at (347) 583-1129 or book your free audit online.
No. We work month to month. We keep clients because of results, not because they're locked into a contract.
It depends on your market and goals. For most local NY businesses we typically recommend a minimum monthly ad spend of $500 to $1,000 to generate meaningful data and results. We'll give you a specific recommendation after reviewing your market.
Full GBP management, reputation management, Google and Facebook ads management, monthly strategy call, and priority support. You pay your own ad spend directly on your card. No markup on your budget, ever.
What Happens When You Reach Out
Access to your Google Business Profile and website, and fast responses when we need photos or approvals. The faster we can publish updates, the faster you see results.
No. We can set up a brand new profile from scratch or optimize an existing one. Either way we start with a full audit so you know exactly where you stand before we do anything.
No. We work with businesses starting from scratch and businesses that already have a site but need it redesigned or optimized. Either way, we start with a full audit so you know exactly where you stand.
Most website builds are completed within 2 to 4 weeks depending on the number of pages and how quickly we receive your content. We move fast and keep you updated throughout the process.
Initial optimization is typically completed within 1 to 2 weeks. You will usually start seeing early visibility improvements within 30 to 60 days as Google recrawls and reindexes your profile.
Still Have Questions? Ask Dmitriy Directly.
The fastest way to get a real answer is to book a free video audit. We'll show you exactly where your Google presence stands and you can ask anything along the way.
Free. No obligation. Results-focused.