Get Found Across Town. Not Just Down The Street.
Your Google Maps rankings change from block to block. Local SEO starts with fixing what’s holding you back. Then we keep at it every month: posts, review requests, photos and rankings tracked. No cost per click.
5.0 on Google · 123 reviews
Idaho’s Best Marketing Agency
2026
See where you rank on Google Maps across your town. Live, right here.
Local Geo-Grid Rank Audit
See where your business shows up on Google Maps across your area.
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Sites We’ve Built For
You’re Visible Here. Invisible Over There.
Your Google Maps ranking can change every few blocks. One search spot doesn’t tell the whole story.
Distance
Can’t change. How close your business is to the person searching. You can’t control where they stand.
Relevance
We work on this. How well your Google profile and website match what they’re looking for.
Prominence
We work on this. How well-known your business is online, including reviews, mentions, and links.
We fix your profile, website and listings first. Then we keep them sharp and map what changes.
72% of people look at three or fewer businesses before picking one. BrightLocal, 2026
You Can’t Drive 10 Miles Without Seeing Their Fence.
Six months. Three Google profiles. 5x the clicks from Google search. And a map that ended 97% green.
“Best fence company near me” · 133 search points · 18-mile radius · June 29 → July 29, 2024
5x
GOOGLE SEARCH CLICKS
Six months: 788 before, 4,020 during
6.01 → 2.88
MAIN LOCATION’S AVERAGE MAP RANK
Six months, January to July 2024
97%
OF THE MAP IN THE TOP 3
July 29, 2024
“They also set us up on a great 6-month SEO campaign and sent us monthly reports on keywords and heat maps pertaining to our business locations. Can’t say enough good things!”
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Local SEO Without The Loose Ends.
Six local SEO jobs. We fix what’s broken first, then keep all six moving every month. You see the rankings live.
1. Google profile care
We fix your categories, services and hours first. Then we keep your profile active with regular posts.
2. Customer reviews
We set up an easy way to ask customers for honest reviews. Track the results in your dashboard.
3. Local website pages
Starting around month two, we add service or location pages if needed. Google sees what you do and where.
4. Business listings
We set up Apple Maps, Bing, and other directories, then keep them matched to your Google profile and website.
5. Real photos
We add photos from day one. Send new ones anytime, and we’ll keep your profile looking current.
6. Rank tracking
We track 6 to 10 searches on average, a few miles around your business. See where you rank on each.
Fresh Reviews Win The Click.
A great rating means less when your last review looks ancient. Keep customers talking.
74%
only trust reviews from the last three months
97%
read reviews for local businesses
BrightLocal, 2026
We never buy, write or filter reviews. Google bans it, and so does the FTC.
See Your Map. Spot The Gaps.
Pick your business and one service. We’ll check where you rank on Google Maps across your town and show you the results. Live, right on screen.
Your business needs a Google profile with a visible address to be scanned.
- Where you show up across your town
- Your Google Maps rank at each spot
- Live results, right on screen
Map It. Fix It. Keep It That Way.
No mystery work. You know what’s happening, what’s next, and what the map says.
Week 1
Scan and audit
Check your Google Maps rankings, profile, website, listings, and top competitors. Find the gaps.
Weeks 1–4
Fix the basics
Clean up your profile, categories, photos, and business listings. Get the foundation right.
Month 1–2
Scan again
Put the maps side by side. See where visibility changed and where there’s still work to do.
Every month
Upkeep
Posts, review requests, photos and listings kept current. Website pages if you need them. Rankings tracked every month.
When will I see it? Early map movement can show within weeks. Bigger ranking gains often take months 3–6. No ranking guarantees, just clear work and honest reporting.
SEO Reports You Can Actually Read.
Where you rank. Where you’re moving. Who’s ahead. No guessing. Check it live anytime.
- A heatmap for every search we track
- Your average map rank over time
- Where each search ranks, and which way it’s moving
- How you stack up against nearby competitors
- Review campaign results, including new reviews, if you run one
Your own live dashboard link with rankings from scheduled scans. Open it anytime.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
More sales. More phone calls.
“Since Manticore Marketing has partnered with us our sales have increased, the website photos have improved leading to way more phone traffic with customers.”
Nicholas Holly, Courtesy Ford Pocatello · Google review
Rankings up in 3 months—after another agency stalled.
“I had hired a marketing company out of state 3 years ago and it was getting tiring reminding them to give me updates… over the last 3 months, our SEO score and rankings have increased so much.”
Mike Raha · Google review
Online interactions up. Significantly.
“They have really came through on our SEO optimization and getting our company out there… The amount of interactions we now get from our online presence has increased significantly.”
Levi Henry · Google review
Looks better. Works better.
“They took the time to understand our business, implemented requested changes quickly, and helped improve both the appearance and functionality of our website.”
Josh Randall, Gate City Insurance Group · Google review
Google’s Questions. Our Straight Answers.
Google tells business owners what to ask before hiring an SEO company. Good. Ask us.
Your Business. Your Accounts. Your Control.
Your Google profile, website, and accounts stay in your name. Manticore gets manager access to do the work.
01
Can you show past work?
Yes. Protech Fence, an electrician, and a funeral home. Their maps are on this page.
02
Do you follow Google’s rules?
Yes. No fake reviews, stuffed business names, or fake offices.
03
What results, and when?
Map movement can show within weeks. Bigger gains often take months 3–6. No guaranteed rankings.
04
Do you know businesses like mine?
We’ve worked with 139+ service businesses.
05
How long have you been around?
Manticore opened in 2020. Our team was doing marketing long before that.
06
Will you tell us every change?
Yes. Ask anytime and we’ll tell you what we changed. Your live dashboard shows your rankings.
The Maps Don’t Need A Sales Pitch.
Real Google Maps results, pulled straight from our tracking software. On each line, lower numbers mean a better average map rank.
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Awards We Actually Hold
Still Guessing? Scan Your Map.
See where you show up and where you’re missing. Start with a free map scan.
See What Local SEO Really Costs.
Pick what’s broken
Tell us about your business
See your budget, fixes and prices
Local SEO Questions, Straight Answers.
Still guessing? See where you show up before you talk to anyone.
How much does this cost, and how is it different from Google Ads?
Our free budget calculator shows our starting prices, plus a suggested monthly marketing budget based on nationwide research. It takes a few minutes and doesn’t ask for your email. Google Ads buy paid visibility and cost money per click, while local SEO works on your profile, your website and your unpaid visibility on Google Maps. Both can bring customers, but they work differently.
What’s the difference between SEO and local SEO?
Search engine optimization (SEO) is the work of showing up on Google when people search. Local SEO is the part that matters most for a business that serves its area: Google Maps, your Google profile and the website pages that back them up. It’s not a giant campaign. It’s steady work, every month, that helps you show up where customers are looking.
How long until I see results?
Map rankings can start moving within weeks, and bigger gains often take months 3 to 6. Rankings aren’t guaranteed, but your live dashboard shows your progress. Want to see where you stand today? Run the free map scan at the top of this page.
Can you guarantee I’ll be #1 on Google Maps?
No. Nobody can guarantee Google Maps rankings, and anyone who says otherwise is selling you a story. We do the work and show you the results, so you always know where you stand.
Can’t I just do this myself?
You can. The hard part isn’t knowing what to do. It’s keeping up with it. Posts, review requests, listings and tracking slip the second you get busy. We handle the upkeep so you can run your business.
What do I actually get each month?
First comes setup: profile cleanup, directory listings, photos, review requests and your first map scans. Then the monthly work: profile posts, review requests, listings kept in sync, rank tracking, a live dashboard and adjustments when the map shows a gap. Website pages start around month two if you need them.
Am I locked into a contract?
No. Local SEO runs month to month. We’d give it at least two to three months, because that’s about when the work starts to show on the map.
Will I still own my Google profile?
Yes. Your Google Business Profile stays in your name, and we get manager access to do the work. You keep control.
Do you write or buy reviews? Can you get bad ones taken down?
Never. We’ll help you ask real customers for honest reviews. We can report reviews that break Google’s rules, but Google decides what gets removed.
Local SEO Works Better With Backup.
Map rankings earn the call. Your website and ads help close it, and fill the gaps while rankings build.
Turn map visits into calls with a website that earns trust fast.
Show up today while your map rankings build.
Build a brand people recognize, understand, and remember.
Turn The Red Zones Green.
Tell us your business and service area. We’ll show you the gaps and how we’d tackle them. Rather see your map first? Scan it →
5.0 on Google · 123 reviews
Idaho’s Best Marketing Agency
2026