Relevance
Does your Google Business Profile clearly say what you do and where? I audit every field: categories, services, service areas, description and photos.
Google Maps rankings
Your customers search Google Maps. Do they find you or your competitor?
I get service businesses ranking higher on Google Maps with profile optimization, review generation by text, and sponsored Maps placement. More visibility, more calls, more customers.
- 3.2 → 4.8Star rating achievedLemon Grove Stucco
- 12New reviews in 90 daysby text message
- 20+ → #1Maps rankingacross San Diego County
Free · No obligation
Get your free Google Maps scan
Tell me which business to check and which search matters most. I'll run a Local Falcon scan across your service area and show you exactly where you show up, and where you don't.
- A ranking map of your area, spot by spot
- The competitors beating you, side by side
- A game plan to climb into the top 3
Example grid. Each dot is a spot on the map; the number is your Google Maps position there.
Real client results
Lemon Grove Stucco Inc, San Diego
Each dot is a real spot in San Diego County. The number is where Lemon Grove Stucco ranks on Google Maps when someone standing there searches “San Diego stucco.” A 20+ means invisible. A 1 means they're the first business people see.
Google Maps shows three businesses before anything else. If you rank #4 or lower, most people never see you. We went from a map full of red to a map full of green in under four months.
How Google Maps works
The Map Pack is the most valuable real estate on Google
When someone searches “plumber near me,” Google shows three local businesses before any website. Google picks them using three signals.
Distance
You can't move your shop, but you can strengthen your location signals and track exactly where you rank across your whole market with Local Falcon.
Prominence
Reviews, review speed, replies and activity. This is where review requests by text make the fastest, most visible difference.
The Triple Stack
Your business, three times on page one. Same search, same moment.
When Google Ads and an optimized Google Business Profile run together, you can show up three times for the same search: a sponsored Search ad at the top, a sponsored pin in Google Maps, and your organic listing in the Map Pack.
That's what I built for Lemon Grove Stucco. Most of their competitors appear once on that page. Lemon Grove Stucco appears three times.
How Google Maps rankings workWhat's included
Everything you need to win on Google Maps
One service, one person accountable. No piecing together vendors.
Profile optimization
A full audit and rebuild of your Google Business Profile: categories, services, areas, description, photos, hours and attributes.
Review requests by text
Send me a spreadsheet of past customers. They get a personal text with a one-tap link to your review page. Included, not an upsell.
Local Falcon rank tracking
A ranking map of your whole service area, not just your street, with before and after scans so you can see the movement.
Sponsored Maps placement
Through Google Ads, your business shows as a sponsored pin while your organic ranking climbs.
Local Services Ads
The “Google Guaranteed” ads above everything else, where you pay per lead instead of per click. Being set up now.
Bing Places, free
Your Bing Places listing imported from Google and cleaned up, for extra visibility on Microsoft's network.
On the map today
Don't wait for the rankings. Show up on the map now.
Organic Maps rankings take weeks to climb. A sponsored Maps ad puts your pin, your stars and a Call button in front of nearby customers starting the day it goes live.
This is my own sponsored Maps ad for Planet Marketing: 5.0 stars, open now, with Call, Directions and Website buttons. Paired with the Search ad and the organic listing, it's how you show up three times on the same search.
Reviews are your biggest lever
A few new reviews can move your whole map
Google looks at more than your review count. It weighs how often new reviews arrive, how recent they are, your rating and whether you reply. Lemon Grove Stucco went from 3.2 to 4.8 stars and from 20 reviews to 75, and their rankings changed across the county within months.
- Review velocity: are new reviews coming in steadily?
- Star rating: moving from 3.2 to 4.8 changes everything
- Recency: recent reviews carry more weight than older ones
- Replies: answering reviews shows Google you're active
How it works
Three steps to ranking higher on Google Maps
- 1
Free Maps scan
Send the form. I run a Local Falcon scan of your area and look at your profile and reviews before we talk.
- 2
Strategy call
I show you your map, explain the gap between you and the businesses outranking you, and walk you through the plan.
- 3
Optimize and launch
I fix your profile, start review requests to your customer list and set up tracking. Most businesses see real movement in 60–90 days.
Who you're working with
You work directly with me. Not an account manager.
Francisco Meza · Founder, Planet Marketing · San Diego, CA
I've managed Google Ads and paid search for service businesses since 2006. Contractors, medical practices, law firms, private schools, home services: I've run campaigns for all of them.
When you hire Planet Marketing, your account is never passed to a junior account manager. I build your campaigns, I manage them every month, and I'm the one you call or text. If you're in San Diego or Southern California, I'm happy to meet in person.
Sometimes you just need someone you can trust.
- 20+ years
- Month-to-month
- No junior account managers
- Se habla español
What clients say
5.056 Google reviews
Real reviews from real business owners
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RylectricOctober 2026
I was struggling with trying to market my electrical contracting business. So when I was using ChatGPT to help me with some questions about Google Ads, an ad popped up for Planet Marketing. I clicked the link and connected with Francisco. This has been a game changer for me!! He’s built me a professional website. Developed professional campaigns on both Google Ads and ChatGPT. Best of all I have received more QUALIFIED LEADS that I can easily convert! Highly recommend working with Francisco!!
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N. Z.October 2026
I've been working with Francisco & Planet Marketing for over 15 years and across multiple companies. Initially it was a company where his expertise in elevating our Craigslist & eBay posts helped us corner a highly competitive market. The next few times we worked together it was for different SEO/SEM/PPC needs and each time he out produced expectations. He's constantly been at the forefront each time the marketing landscape changes and with the roll out of ChatGPT & Gemini, he's there helping me once again gobble up market share. I highly recommend Francisco & Planet Marketing!
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Chris C.October 2026
Francisco is very knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. He has helped many of our clients with Google ads and now especially ChatGPT ads. Dont have any doubts, he is your go to source for all things marketing
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Juan D.October 2026
Francisco I a great person to work with. Really attentive and helpful. Good at what he does no doubt 👌👌
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Jason L.September 2026
Francisco is a rare find. On the one hand, he has 20 years of experience, on the other, he has his feet firmly planted in the future. My meeting with him today was highly, highly productive. He has the kind of knowledge where he can show you where the systems weak points are, and how to work around them, all while being budget conscious. I think what makes him tick is when he beats the entrenched companies at their own game. I look forward to a long business arrangement with him.
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The O.August 2026
Francisco at Planet Marketing was fantastic to work with! He was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and quick to respond. He took the time to thoroughly analyze my marketing needs and clearly explain his services and the entire process. He also provided pricing right away, which I really appreciated. I’m still at the beginning of my search for marketing services, but Francisco has already made an excellent impression. He clearly knows his business and genuinely cares about providing great customer service. I highly recommend Francisco and Planet Marketing for all your marketing needs!
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to rank higher on Google Maps?
For most service businesses, real improvement takes 60–90 days. Lemon Grove Stucco saw big changes across San Diego County in 3–4 months. The biggest factor is how quickly new reviews come in.
Do I need to run Google Ads to rank on Maps?
No. Organic Maps rankings and Google Ads are separate. Running both gets you the Triple Stack, which is what we do for Lemon Grove Stucco.
How do review requests by text work?
You send a spreadsheet of past customers with names and phone numbers. Each one gets a personal text with a direct link to your Google review page. One tap and they're writing a review.
What does the free Maps scan show?
A grid of spots around your business showing where you rank on Google Maps for the search you pick, who outranks you and by how much. It's free with no obligation.
Can you get me fake reviews?
No, and you don't want them. Google removes fake reviews and can suspend your whole profile. Every request goes to a real past customer, which is why the reviews stick and the rankings hold.
Ready for more calls and leads?
Tell me about your business and what you need. I personally review every request. You'll hear from me, not an automated reply.
