Vilas Home Achieved Top 5 Local Google Rankings in Just 120 Days

Vilas Home was struggling with low visibility on Google Maps and low engagement on its Google Business Profile . Due to intense local competition and inconsistent NAP (Name, Address, Phone) information, the business struggled to maintain visibility and engagement. Our team conducted an in-depth analysis and GMB audit to identify gaps in engagement strategy. We rebuilt the profile with optimized descriptions, service areas, and categories. The result was improved online presence and increased customer engagement. Within four months, Vilas Home ranked top 5 for several major local keywords within a 10 km radius and saw strong growth in calls, website clicks, and overall profile interactions.

+44.5%
Website clicks
+29%
Customer Interaction
+47%
Calls from GMB

Project Details

Client
Samuel F. Vilas Home
Industry
Assisted Living & Senior Care
Location
Plattsburgh, New York
Service
Google Business Profile (GMB/GBP) SEO & Local SEO

The Results at a Glance

01

  • +44.5% Increase in Website Clicks
  • Increased from 146 to 211
  • +47% Increase in GBP Calls
  • Increased from 109 to 160

02

  • +29% Increase in GBP Interactions
  • Increased from 319 to 412
  • Local Search Rankings Top 5 positions for all major local keywords within a 10 km radius (achieved in 4 months)

About The Client

Samuel F. Vilas Home is an established, family-owned and operated assisted living and senior care community in Plattsburgh, New York. The facility provides personalized care, medication management, daily activities, and a warm, home-like environment for residents.

Product Page Optimization

Challenge

Before the campaign, Vilas Home faced several challenges as discussed below.

  • Intense Local Competition: Their local market already has numerous similar senior-care and assisted-living providers competing for the same local searches.
  • Low Visibility: Their business was invisible to users. Their Google Business Profile was not ranking for key local keywords and had limited engagement.
  • Inconsistent Online Listings: Their citations were inconsistent. The NAP (Name, Address, Phone) was not the same across directories, which weakened local SEO signals.
  • Under-optimized Profile: Their GMB had missing images, incomplete service listings, limited posts, and insufficient review engagement.

Goals & Objectives

The primary goal was to turn Vilas Home's Google Business Profile into a stronger local profile that attracts more qualified leads and there is an increase in engagement. To complete the same, we built the campaign around five primary objectives:

  • Improve local visibility for important service and location-based searches.
  • Achieve stronger Google rankings within the target 10 KM service area.
  • Increase calls and website visits generated through the Google Business Profile.
  • Build stronger local authority through accurate and consistent citations.
  • Increase customer engagement through reviews, posts, FAQs, images, and videos.

Our Strategy

Our team optimized their Google Business Profile and implemented strong local search optimization to improve their organic visibility.

Step 01

Competitor Analysis

Our team conducted an in-depth analysis of their competitors to identify what top performers were doing and uncovered opportunities to build a more competitive profile.

The metrics we studied:

  • Primary and secondary categories
  • Business descriptions
  • Services
  • Review profiles
  • Image usage
  • Profile completeness
  • Customer engagement
  • Local search positioning
Step 02

Google Business Profile Optimization

We refined their profile to improve relevance, completeness, and visibility of the business profile. We also incorporated relevant local search terms. We optimized the following elements:

  • Business description
  • Primary and secondary categories
  • Services
  • Service-area information
  • Business information
  • Localized profile content
Step 03

Optimized Images & Videos

To make their Google Business Profile more informative and increase engagement, we regularly added high-quality images and videos showcasing the business, its services, facilities, team, and customer experience.

  • Facility and interior images
  • Services and amenities
  • Team and staff
  • Business activities
  • Relevant updates
  • Videos showcasing the business
Step 04

Review Management

To strengthen their business's online reputation and build trust, we actively monitored customer reviews and responded to both positive and negative feedback.
We crafted responses in a helpful, professional, and natural manner to maintain a strong brand reputation. We also encouraged satisfied customers to share their experiences.

Step 05

70+ Local Citations

We created 70+ citations across relevant business directories, local platforms, and niche-related websites. The key focus was maintaining consistent:

  • Business Name
  • Address
  • Phone Number
  • Website information
Step 06

Weekly Google Business Profile Posts

We published four Google Business Profile posts every week covering their relevant services, updates, offers, and other useful information. Consistent publishing helped them maintain an active profile and created additional opportunities for customers to interact with the business through Google.

Step 07

Weekly FAQ Optimization

We added five FAQs every week. The FAQs were written to provide direct, useful answers rather than simply targeting keywords. Regular FAQ updates gave potential customers more information while helping the profile address a broader range of relevant search queries.

The Takeaway

A strategic combination of Google Business Profile optimization, competitor analysis, citation building, review management, visual content, weekly posts, and FAQ optimization helped Samuel F. Vila Home achieve top-5 rankings for major local keywords within a 10 km radius in just four months. The result was a clear growth in profile interactions, website clicks, and calls. The assisted living community now drives more meaningful customer engagement.

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