Proof the AI + Maps Layer Works in Real Markets
Not every market moves at the same speed.Results depend on competition, GBP history, review profile strength, and service area saturation.
11+
Active Agency Partners
139%
Average Rankings Growth
5.4X
Average Client ROI
90
Days to Measurable Results
What Happens When We Run the System
Each result below is from a real agency partner campaign, anonymized by city and industry to protect confidentiality while showcasing real ranking growth and inbound call improvements.
6
AI Mentions
112
Inbound Calls/Mo
5.4x
ROI
#1
Maps Position
The Challenge
Agency client had been stuck at Maps position #11 for 14 months. Two national HVAC franchises owned the top 3. Client was paying $900/mo for SEO with no Maps movement and had given the agency a 90-day ultimatum
- Moved from Maps position #11 β #1 for "emergency AC repair Phoenix" in 8 weeks
- Client now cited in Google AI Overviews for 4 Phoenix HVAC queries
- Review count grew from 14 β 61 in 90 days via acquisition system
- Call volume: 22/mo β 184/mo β agency upsold client from $900 β $3,500/mo
Timeline: 90 days to stable top 3 Maps visibility
3
AI Mentions
34
Inbound Calls/Mo
4.2x
ROI
Top 3
Maps Position
The Challenge
Storm season hit Charlotte. Agency’s roofing client was invisible in Maps while competitors collected insurance claim leads. Agency had no answer for why their client wasn’t ranking. Client brought in a second agency to “fix Maps” β threatening to cut the original agency’s retainer.
- Ranked top 3 for "roof replacement Charlotte NC" 8 weeks after campaign start
- Client Appeared in AI-generated local contractor responses
- Review count: 8 β 34 during storm season via velocity system
- Monthly leads: 11 β 34 β agency secured full retainer and added second roofing client
Timeline: 90 days to stable top 3 Maps visibility
4
AI Mentions
57
Inbound Calls/Mo
6.2x
ROI
#1
Maps Rank
The Challenge
National restoration franchise had dominated Maps top 3 in Atlanta for 3 years. Agency’s client was getting zero after-hours emergency calls despite being a better local operator. Agency was 30 days from losing the account entirely.
- Entered Maps top 3 for Emergency keywords alongside national franchise competitors
- After-hours emergency calls: 2/mo β 19/mo within first 45 days
- Client now mentioned in insurance adjuster AI searches via Perplexity + Google AI
- Agency saved the account AND upsold from $1,100/mo β $3,200/mo
Timeline:90 days to stable top 3 Maps visibility
2
AI Mentions
41
Inbound Calls/Mo
3.9x
ROI
#3
Maps Position
The Challenge
Restoration company with strong insurance relationships but zero digital presence. Owner had never claimed their Google Business Profile. Agency inherited them from a previous vendor who had done nothing for 8 months.Β
- Initial movement was delayed due to duplicate GBP listings affecting proximity signals
- AI search visibility for "water damage company Denver" in ChatGPT responses
- Reviews: 9 β 39 in 75 days β surpassed two competitors who had been established for years
- Agency locked Denver restoration territory and added second location in Colorado Springs
Timeline:90 days to stable top 3 Maps visibility
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Week 1β2
Audit & Foundation
Complete GBP audit, NAP consistency check across 40+ directories, competitor gap analysis, entity mapping for HVAC + Phoenix. -
Week 3β4
GBP Optimization Sprint
Optimized all GBP categories, photos, Q&A, services, and attributes. Published 8 keyword-rich GBP posts. Fixed all citation inconsistencies. -
Week 5β6
Entity Content Launch
Published 4 entity-focused service pages targeting AC repair, HVAC installation, furnace repair, and emergency HVAC Phoenix. First Maps movement detected β moved to top 5. -
Week 7β8
Review Velocity + AI Content
Review count grew from 14 to 61. Published AI-optimized FAQ content. Client first appeared in Google AI Overview for "best HVAC company Phoenix." Hit Maps #1. -
Week 9β12
Scale & Consolidate
Expanded to 3 additional service areas. Added call tracking. Built authority backlinks. Maintained #1 Maps position. Total calls for 90-day period: 184.
- π Phoenix HVAC β 90 Day Dashboard
112
Inbound Calls/Mo
139%
Keyword Visibility Growth
#1
Maps position achieved
5.4x
Return on investment