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An Electrical & HVAC company wanted to break through a crowded local market where every contractor promised the same thing — “fast and reliable service.”

They needed to rank #1 among there service area, attract more emergency service calls, and build trust online without heavy ad spend.

 

Our SEO Game Plan

We focused on intent-first local SEO — optimizing for how real homeowners search when things go wrong.

 

Here’s what we did:

 

  • Rebuilt and optimized their Google Business Profile (GBP) for maps visibility

  • Created dedicated service + city pages (Lexington, Richmond, Versailles, Nicholasville, Midway, etc.)

  • Launched a content calendar with seasonal blogs — HVAC tips, 2025 tax credits, and safety guides

  • Improved mobile speed, internal linking, and metadata

  • Optimized all on-page images with descriptive filenames, alt text, and local context

 

The Results That Matter

Lexington Electrical & HVAC now dominates search results for their city and surrounding areas — both in the Local Pack (Maps) and Organic Search.

 

Local Pack Wins

Keyword Search Volume Position SERP Type
hvac and electrical 210 #1 Local Pack
lexington air conditioning repair 70 #1 Local Pack
lexington electrical 40 #1 Local Pack + Organic
lexington electrical contractor 30 #1 Local Pack
lexington electric 1,900 #2 Local Pack

 

Organic Growth Highlights

Keyword Search Volume Avg. Position Intent
furnace repair lexington 170 #2 Commercial
lexington hvac 320 #3 Commercial
hvac lexington ky 590 #8 Commercial
lexington ac repair 30 #8 Commercial
hvac companies lexington ky 140 #11 Commercial

 

These results pushed business into Google’s top results for 20+ high-intent keywords, generating consistent leads every week.

 

What Google Search Console Shows

 

Google Search Console Data

 

Recent data confirms strong performance and visibility:

Top Queries Avg. Position Trend
Lexington Electrical & HVAC 1.8 Dominating branded searches
Lexington Electrical 2.0 Consistently visible on page one
Lexington Electrical and HVAC 2.1 Ranking high for hybrid service terms
Lexington Electrical Repair 2.3 Excellent local ranking
Lexington HVAC 2.4 Competing at the very top
Emergency HVAC Service 5.2 Rising in emergency search space
Emergency Heating Repair 5.4 Poised for page-one breakthrough
Emergency Furnace Repair 6.1 Converting from local queries
HVAC Emergency Repair Near Me 6.6 High-value, close to top 5

 

These rankings show steady growth across both branded and service-related keywords — the sweet spot for local lead generation.

 

Why It Worked

 

  • Focused on real homeowner search intent (“24-hour HVAC repair near me”)

  • Used location-specific pages to strengthen regional relevance

  • Added consistent fresh content to signal authority and trust

  • Combined SEO + user experience — fast, mobile-friendly, and helpful

 

The Impact

 

  • #1 Local Pack rankings for Lexington service terms

  • Surge in calls from Google Maps and “near me” searches

  • Increased authority through educational blogs

  • Expanded reach across multiple surrounding towns

 

The Takeaway

 

Within just a few months, the business went from a local contractor to a trusted, top-ranking brand across Central Kentucky.
Their visibility, credibility, and conversions are all climbing — without relying on paid ads.

 

Client Wins Summary

 

  • 20+ Page 1 rankings

  • 4+ #1 Local Pack spots

  • 15+ City landing pages

  • 30+ SEO-optimized blogs

  • Continuous organic traffic growth

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