How It Works

More calls. Less thinking about it.

Think of me like a manager for your Google profile and website. I keep everything active and working so your visibility keeps moving, and you never have to think about it.

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the whole idea

Your Google presence is a system. Systems degrade when ignored.

Most contractors set up their Google Business Profile years ago, or had someone do it once, and never touched it again. They assume it's working. Usually it's quietly falling behind.

Google rewards businesses that stay active. Reviews responded to. Fresh photos. Updated info. A site that loads fast. When that's maintained, calls keep coming. When it's ignored, the opposite happens. Slowly. Until you notice the phone isn't ringing like it used to.

More calls aren't a lever I pull. They're the outcome of keeping the system healthy. That's the whole job.

what actually happens

From first call to ongoing momentum.

No surprises, no mystery, no getting handed off to someone who doesn't know your business.

01
Week 1 · Onboarding

A short conversation. Then I take it from there.

Before anything gets touched, I need to understand your business. What you do, where you work, who your best customers are. 30 to 60 minutes, once. That's the only real chunk of your time the whole thing takes.

  • Access & setupYou share access to your Google Business Profile and website. I walk you through it, no tech experience needed.
  • Baseline auditCurrent state of your profile, website, and visibility, documented so there's a clear starting point.
  • DirectionWhat to focus on first, what's lagging, what realistic movement looks like in your market. No guessing.
Your time after this: almost nothing. I check in when there's something worth knowing.
02
Weeks 1 to 3 · Foundation

Get the profile and website telling the same story.

Most profiles are incomplete, miscategorized, or out of date. Most small business sites aren't structured the way Google reads them. Cleaning both up and aligning them is what starts the needle moving, usually faster than people expect.

  • ProfileEvery field filled in correctly. Description, categories, service area, hours, services. Most profiles are missing more than half of this.
  • CategoriesThe right primary and secondary categories are one of the biggest signals Google uses. Getting this right alone usually produces early movement.
  • Website alignmentYour site needs to match your profile. Same services, same area, same story. Google cross-references both. Inconsistency hurts you quietly.
  • Technical cleanupSlow load times, mobile issues, broken plugins. The kind of problems that cost you visibility without you ever knowing they're there.
03
Month 1 onward · Ongoing Care

Keep the system active. Don't let it go quiet.

This is the monthly service. The ongoing work most businesses skip because nobody has time for it, and the work that quietly makes the difference between a profile that performs and one that doesn't.

  • ReviewsEvery review gets a thoughtful response, positive or negative. Google rewards engagement, and customers read these before they call.
  • Posts & photosRegular posts, fresh photos. Signals to Google that your business is active and worth surfacing.
  • Website upkeepCopy updates, new pages when they make sense, technical fixes. Your site stays current and healthy.
  • CompetitorsI keep an eye on who else is showing up in your market so nothing catches you off guard.
Most clients say they forget I'm running in the background, until the phone starts ringing more consistently.
04
Ongoing · Adjustments

Stay ahead. Adjust as things change.

Maintenance without direction is busywork. I track what's happening, notice what's working, and adjust when something shifts. So the work stays pointed in the right direction.

  • Monthly check-inWhere your visibility stands, what moved, what's next. Plain language, not a dashboard full of numbers.
  • Strategy shiftsNew service to target? Slow season coming? Competitor getting aggressive? I adapt before it becomes a problem.
  • Direct accessYou talk to me. Not an account manager, not a support ticket. The person doing the work.
what to expect

It doesn't happen overnight. But it does happen.

Visibility builds when the system is consistently maintained. Here's what the typical progression looks like in smaller Texas markets.

1W
Week 1
Foundation in place
Profile complete and aligned. Google has a clear picture for the first time.
2-4W
Weeks 2 to 4
First movement
Showing up for searches you weren't before. Not dramatic, just the early signal it's working.
2-3M
Months 2 to 3
Calls from Google
Reviews accumulating. Calls from people who found you on Google. Not referrals, not paid leads.
3-6M
Months 3 to 6
Steady visibility
In most smaller markets, this is when things feel stable. The calls are reliable.
Y1+
Year 1 & beyond
Compounding
More reviews. Nearby towns. Slow seasons shrink. Hardest to displace later.

Bigger cities and brand new domains move slower. I'll give you a realistic picture for your specific market on the first call, not a generic promise.

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Roland ran his drywall business for 15 years on HomeAdvisor. Three years after fixing his Google presence, he's fully booked year-round, including the months that used to go quiet.

SS Drywall Repair · Central Texas
stuff people ask

The real questions that come up.

If yours isn't here, book a 15-min call and ask me directly.
How much of my time does this actually take?
About 30 to 60 minutes upfront for onboarding. After that, almost nothing. I handle the work and check in when there's something worth knowing. Most clients say they forget I'm running in the background.
How long until I see more calls?
Most clients in smaller markets start seeing movement within 2 to 4 weeks and a consistent uptick around months 2 to 3. I'll give you a realistic picture for your market before you start, not a generic promise.
I already have a website. Does that matter?
Depends on how it's set up. Some sites are actively working against you. I'll look at it and tell you what I see. If it's solid, I work with it. If it needs attention, that's part of the service.
What if it doesn't work for my business?
No contracts, so you can cancel anytime. If after a few months nothing's moving and I can't figure out why, I'll tell you. I'd rather lose a client than keep taking money that isn't producing.
How is this different from an SEO agency?
It's one person. Me. No account managers, no offshore teams, no contract to escape. The work has to keep you, not the paperwork.
keep reading

A few other things worth a look before you book the call.

Pricing

What it actually costs

$350/mo for ongoing Google profile and website management. $550/mo for the first 6 months if I'm building you a new site too. No setup fees, no contracts.

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Case Study

Roland's full story, start to finish

15 years invisible on Google, paying HomeAdvisor for every lead. Then three weeks to first rankings, fully booked year-round. The process in action.

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About

Who's actually doing the work

I'm Jerod. One person, not an agency. I used to run a small service business myself. Here's how I got into this and why I run it the way I do.

More about me
one more thing

Let's talk for 15 minutes.

I'll tell you honestly whether this makes sense for your business. What to expect, how fast, what your market looks like. No pitch, no pressure.

Book a 15-min call Call or text (512) 783-2771
📞 (512) 783-2771
✉️ jerod@getfoundguy.com
📍 Liberty Hill, TX