Show up when your
neighbors search.
Professional Google Business Profile setup and monthly management for Des Moines small businesses. Be the first result locals see — not your competitor.
Your Google listing is your
digital front door
Before a customer visits your website or calls you, they’ve already formed an opinion based on your Google listing. Make sure it’s working for you.
Get found in local search
When someone searches “plumber near me” or “best coffee Des Moines,” Google shows the top 3 profiles first — before any websites. Are you one of them?
Reviews build real trust
88% of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations. A professionally managed profile with timely review responses wins more customers.
Active profiles rank higher
Google rewards profiles that post consistently, respond to reviews, and keep information current. An inactive profile slowly loses ground to competitors.
Direct calls and directions
Your GBP puts a “Call” and “Get Directions” button directly in front of customers at the exact moment they’re ready to act. That’s free advertising you can’t afford to ignore.
Start where you are
Whether you need a profile built from scratch or ongoing management to stay visible, there’s a plan for you.
Google Business Profile Setup & Optimization
Your profile, built right from day one. We handle the complete technical setup and optimization so your listing is primed to rank in local search — then you take it from there, or add a monthly plan.
- Profile claim & verification
- Keyword-rich business description
- Primary & secondary category selection
- Business photo upload & organization
- Q&A section setup
- Services & products listing
- Hours, contact info & attributes verified
Or choose ongoing management
Essential
Stay active and visible with consistent posting every month.
- 4 Google posts per month
- Written in your brand voice
- Consistent weekly schedule
- Profile health monitoring
- Monthly activity report
- Review response management
Authority
Full-service management — post more, respond to every review, own local search.
- 8 Google posts per month
- Written in your brand voice
- Consistent bi-weekly schedule
- Profile health monitoring
- Monthly activity report
- Review response management
- Professional on-brand replies to all reviews
Already on a WordPress care plan? Bundle GBP management with your existing plan and get your full online presence handled in one place. Let’s talk about a bundle →
Everything needed to own local search
A complete breakdown of what’s delivered with each option.
Profile Setup & Optimization
- Claim & verify profile
- Keyword-rich business description
- Primary & secondary categories
- Business photo upload
- Q&A section setup
- Services & products listing
- Hours, phone, website verified
- Attributes & accessibility info
- Completed within 5 business days
4 Posts Per Month
- 4 written posts per month
- Posted on a consistent weekly schedule
- Content written in your brand voice
- Service highlights, promos, updates
- Calls to action on every post
- Profile health monitoring
- Monthly activity report
- No long-term contract
8 Posts + Review Management
- 8 written posts per month
- Posted bi-weekly for maximum visibility
- Content written in your brand voice
- Review response management
- Professional replies to every review
- Positive & negative review handling
- Profile health monitoring
- Monthly activity report
- No long-term contract
What clients say
Real results from real Iowa small businesses.
“I had no idea how incomplete my Google listing was. The Web Silo got it fully set up in a few days and within two weeks I was getting calls from people who found me on Google Maps. I didn’t change anything else — it was entirely the profile.”
“I knew I should be posting to Google but it always fell off my to-do list. Since The Web Silo took it over my profile is consistently active every week. I can see in the monthly report that my profile views keep climbing. Completely hands-off for me.”
“We were getting reviews — good and bad — and not responding to any of them. The Web Silo handles all of it now. The responses are professional and actually sound like us. I’ve had new customers tell me they chose us because of how we responded to a negative review. That’s wild.”
Live and optimized in 5 business days
Whether you’re starting from scratch or handing off an existing profile, we make it easy.
Choose your option
Pick the one-time setup, a monthly plan, or both. Check out securely — you’ll hear from us within one business day.
Share profile access
We send a secure onboarding form to gather your business details and GBP access. No back-and-forth emails needed.
We build and optimize
Setup clients: your profile is fully optimized within 5 business days. Monthly clients: first posts go live in week one.
Monthly report delivered
Every month you get a clean report showing profile views, search appearances, post performance, and review activity.
FAQs
What is Google Business Profile and why does it matter?
Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) is the free listing that appears when someone searches for your business or a service you offer in Google Search and Google Maps. It’s often the first thing a potential customer sees — before your website. An optimized, actively managed profile significantly increases your visibility in local search results.
Do I need the one-time setup before signing up for a monthly plan?
If your Google Business Profile is already claimed, verified, and reasonably complete, you can go straight to a monthly management plan. If your profile is unclaimed, incomplete, or has outdated information, we strongly recommend starting with the one-time setup to make sure your profile is fully optimized before we begin posting.
What does the one-time setup include?
The $250 one-time setup covers the complete technical optimization of your Google Business Profile: claiming and verifying the profile if needed, writing a keyword-rich business description, selecting the correct primary and secondary categories, uploading business photos, setting up the Q&A section, and adding your services or products listing. Completed within 5 business days.
What kind of posts do you create?
Posts are written to reflect your business, services, and what matters to your local customers. They may include service highlights, seasonal promotions, business updates, or calls to action. Every post is written in your brand voice and published on a consistent schedule to keep your profile active in Google’s eyes.
What does review response management include?
On the Authority plan, we monitor your Google Business Profile for new reviews and write professional, on-brand responses to both positive and negative reviews. Responding to reviews is a proven local SEO signal and builds trust with potential customers who read your profile before deciding to contact you.
How long does it take to see results?
Most clients begin seeing increased profile views and search appearances within 30 to 60 days of consistent activity. Results compound over time — the longer your profile is actively managed, the stronger your local presence becomes.
How much does Google Business Profile management cost?
The Web Silo offers a one-time Google Business Profile setup for $250, an Essential management plan at $120 per month (4 posts/month), and an Authority management plan at $250 per month (8 posts/month plus review response management). Monthly plans have no contracts and can be cancelled at any time.
Can I bundle GBP management with a WordPress maintenance plan?
Yes. Many Web Silo clients combine a WordPress care plan with GBP management for a complete online presence solution. Contact us to discuss a bundled arrangement.
Also need your WordPress site maintained?
Pair GBP management with a WordPress care plan and have your entire online presence handled. Plans start at $80/month.
Start showing up where it counts.
Your next customer is searching Google right now. Make sure they find you first.