We're Your #1 Local SEO Agency

When Dublin customers search “near me” or “[your service] Dublin,” they call one of the top three businesses in Google Maps. If that’s not you, you’re losing customers every single day. We optimize your Google Business Profile, build citations, create location-specific content, and manage reviews across Northside, Southside, and Dublin city. Most clients rank in Map Pack within days-6 months. This page shows our process, pricing, and why Dublin businesses choose us.

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Local SEO Puts Dublin Businesses in Front of Ready-to-Buy Customers

Local SEO targets Map Pack and organic local results where purchase intent is highest. For example, Dublin’s competitive professional services market in Sandyford and the Dublin city centre makes top-three rankings critical for generating leads and foot traffic for these businesses.

Dublin Companies Start Seeing Local SEO Results in days to 6 month

Most Dublin businesses start seeing results from Local SEO campaigns in few days to 3 months. Rarely it takes longer due the competition and size of the budget. Once the foundation is complete, rankings continue improving each month as more content is created and links built so your site gains authority in Dublin searches.

How Google Ranks Local Businesses in Dublin Search Results

Among hundreds of ranking factors, Google mainly decides who shows up first using three things:

Relevance – Does your business and website match what people are actually searching for?
Distance – How close are you to the person that types the problem into search?
Prominence – How well-known is your business online in the Dublin area?

Google Business Profile Optimisation Drives Most Local Visibility in Dublin

Your Google Business Profile (GBP) determines whether Dublin customers find you or not. All sections of GBP must be optimised – photos, business hours, services, and posts, among other things. A very important factor is having the right primary category because Google weighs it heaviest when deciding who ranks first. Dublin businesses that post weekly and reply to reviews beat competitors who ignore their profiles.

Reviews Build Trust with Dublin Searchers, Not Rankings

Reviews don’t carry as much ranking weight as other factors, but they decide who gets clicked once you’re in the Map Pack. Research shows 83% of consumers in 2025 read reviews on Google before calling. Businesses with more reviews, especially recent ones, get more calls than competitors with few or none. Also, responding to every review – positive and negative – shows you’re active and trustworthy, which increases the clicks you get from Blackrock to Dún Laoghaire.

Our Local SEO Process for Dublin Businesses

Step 1: Analyse What's Broken (Day 1)

We audit your Google Business Profile and website for ranking issues. Identify inconsistencies and missing relevancy that is currently costing you rankings and customers.

Step 2: Optimise Your Google Business Profile (Week 1–2)

We will start with quick wins that have a quick impact on your rankings, such as ensuring every field in the GBP has accurate information, correct categories, service areas, hours, and descriptions. We will upload high-quality photos and launch weekly posts to build trust and signal activity.

Step 3: Content Development & Link Building (Ongoing)

We create pages that rank for example Clontarf searches, Stillorgan searches, Rathgar searches. Wherever you operate in Dublin or other cities. These pages answer specifically what your customers are actually Googling. If your business is in Dublin, we get your business mentioned on Dublin news sites, local blogs, and directories. The more Dublin sites link to you, the higher Google ranks you.

Step 4: Build Topical Relevance (Ongoing)

We will develop additional content around your service and categories pages to demonstrate expertise in your niche. We will answer People Also Ask (PAA) questions and target featured snippets for “how to” and “what is” queries. Additionally, we will add schema markup so Google’s algorithm understands your website and specialisations better.

Step 5: Build Geographical Relevance (Ongoing)

After we have established topical relevancy, we will start writing content for targeted neighbourhood-specific locations. For instance, we will create content for additional service areas as your business grows across greater Dublin areas or other cities. We will track rankings by neighbourhood and adjust targeting based on where you want to attract more customers.

Why Dublin Businesses Choose Us for Local SEO

We Make Your Phone Ring With Paying Customers

We don't care about vanity metrics like a blog traffic and impressions - we get you customers who actually buy.

You See Exactly Where Your Money Goes

Monthly reports show what we did, what results we got and what we will do next.

Real Results for Real Dublin Businesses

Our client evescakes.ie ranks in Map Pack for multiple cake searches across Dublin and makes significant revenue from it. We use the same strategies for you.

Your Last Agency Left You Broken - We Fix It Fast

Most agencies leave your Google Business Profile and website a mess. We audit everything for free and show you exactly what's costing you customers right now.

Scope-based Local SEO pricing

While we don’t have fixed pricing plans because we base it on competition and the number of pages needed, here are sample prices we’ve used for our clients:

Local SEO Starter

€495/Month

Local SEO Growth

€895/Month

Local SEO Dominate

€1,495/Month

Want to understand the technical details behind our approach? Learn about our local SEO services and what makes them effective

Meet Raido Linde: Dublin's Go-To Local SEO Expert

Raido has spent 10+ years figuring out what makes Irish businesses rank in Google Maps. He founded Best SEO Company Dublin because he was tired of seeing agencies charge thousands and deliver nothing. He works directly with every client – professional services, retailers, restaurants, tradespeople in every neighbourhood – from Howth to Dundrum. No account managers between you and the person doing the work. Just Raido fixing what’s broken and growing your business.

Get Your Free Local SEO Audit

Get your free strategy call where we'll analyse where you are right now. If you're not in the top three, we will find out why that is and what it takes to fix it. In the end, you will have a clear plan that delivers proven results.

About Best SEO Company Dublin

We’re a Dublin-based SEO company, specialising in local SEO to gets businesses into the top 3 Map Pack positions where customers actually call. We provide services across Northside, Southside, and Dublin city. We’ve been ranking Dublin businesses since 2015, and we know what actually works.

Most agencies lock you into fixed 12-month contracts and charge the same price whether you’re competing against 5 businesses or 50. We don’t do that.

We analyze your specific market, show you exactly what it takes to outrank your competitors, and quote based on reality. Partner with us if you want to grow your revenue and dominate your local market.

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How We're Different From Other Dublin SEO Agencies?

Feature	Us	Other Agencies	DIY
Proven Dublin Results	✅	❌	❌
Scope-Based Pricing	✅	❌ Fixed packages	✅ Free (but costs time)
Top Map Pack Rankings	✅	⚠️ Slow/uncertain	⚠️ Slow/uncertain
Fast Results	✅	❌	❌
No Long-Term Contracts	✅	❌ 6-12 month lock-ins	✅
Transparent Monthly Reports	✅	⚠️ Vague dashboards	❌
Ongoing Strategy & Support	✅	⚠️ Limited	❌
ROI & More Leads	✅	⚠️ Unpredictable	❌

Local SEO FAGs

How long does local SEO take to work in Dublin?

Anywhere from days to 6 months. Depends on where you’re starting from, your backlinks, and the competition in your area.

Can Dublin businesses do local SEO without a website?

Technically yes. Google Business Profile and Local Services Ads work on their own. But you’re leaving money on the table without a proper website.

What does local SEO cost for Dublin businesses?

€499/month for quieter niches. Competitive sectors? €1,500+ monthly.

Is local SEO worth it for small Dublin businesses?

Absolutely. Local SEO is one of the cheapest strategies that helps your Dublin business connect with local customers who are searching for services.

How is local SEO different from regular SEO in Dublin?

Local SEO targets keywords that customers in specific Dublin areas and neighbourhoods are searching for. Regular SEO focuses on strategies that rank for national keywords. Both use very different approaches to achieve their goals.

Do I need ongoing local SEO or just one-time setup?

Ongoing optimisation is a must for long-term success. If you get to the top three of Map Pack and stop, chances are your competitor will take you over soon. To avoid this you need to make your presence stronger with ongoing optimisation.