• Free   • No obligation   • Clear action steps

Proven Local SEO Built for How Trades
Are Actually Chosen Online

Local Marketing Plus SEO specializes exclusively in local search visibility and lead generation for trades and service based businesses. Our strategies are designed around how homeowners actually search, compare, and choose contractors  not generic marketing theory.

Led by a Real Local SEO Strategist Not an Anonymous Agency

Jo Ann McLellan

Founder & Local SEO Strategist, Local Marketing Plus SEO

Jo Ann is a Canadian-based SEO strategist specializing in local search and lead generation for trades and service businesses. She works hands-on with contractors, auto repair shops, builders, and professional service providers to improve Google Maps visibility, service-area rankings, and inbound leads  without relying on risky or short-term tactics.

Learn more about our approach

Her work focuses on :

Profile Optimization

Google Business Profile optimization

Service-Area SEO

Service-area SEO for businesses without storefronts

Conversion Websites

Technically sound, conversion-focused websites

Sustainable Visibility

Long-term visibility built on trust, relevance, and authority

Trades & Service Businesses We Specialize In

We work with businesses where local visibility directly impacts revenue.

  • Plumbing & HVAC Companies
  • Electrical Contractors
  • Auto Repair & Mechanical Shops
  • Builders & Renovation Contractors
  • Property & Home Service Professionals

right arrow  Our strategies are customized to how each trade is searched on Google  including emergency intent, service-area coverage, and Maps visibility.

Local SEO Services Designed
to Generate Real Leads

Our SEO services are built around one goal: getting your business found when customers are ready to call.

GBP Optimization

Google Business Profile optimization & management

Maps Ranking Boost

Local Maps ranking improvements

Service Area SEO

Service-area and location page optimization

Technical SEO

Technical SEO & website structure improvements

Authority Signals

Local authority signals (citations, consistency, trust factors)

Trade Conversion Design

Conversion-focused website design for trades

Why Trades & Service Businesses Can’t Ignore Local SEO

Today’s homeowners rely on Google Maps and local search to:

  • Compare contractors
  • Read reviews
  • Check proximity and availability
  • Decide who to call often within minutes

If your business isn’t visible in local search results, those calls are going to competitors.

Local SEO isn’t about traffic.
It’s about being present at the exact moment someone needs your service.

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Trusted by Local Businesses Across BC & Alberta

We’ve helped trades and service businesses improve:

  • Google Maps visibility
  • Local search rankings
  • Call volume and inquiry quality

Real Results from Real Clients

Jo Ann delivered more clarity and value in one meeting than I’ve had…ever. Strongly recommend for website design audit and more

Deborah Colton

Great job creating our 2 new websites! Working with Local Marketing Plus was very smooth and pleasant. Jo Ann is very knowledgeable and great to work with. Highly recommended.

AH

Recommended to us by a good source. Jo Ann and her team got to work very promptly. Noticing results immediately with her SEO expertise! We are also very pleased with the webpage she has created, furthermore, the communication throughout the whole experience was well conducted. Choosing Local Marketing Plus has without a doubt proven to be our best marketing decision we have made to our business!

Rosii Nelson

A Different Kind of SEO Agency

Many agencies promise rankings, We focus on  :

visibility

credibility

lasting results

What you won’t get with us :

  • Spam tactics
  • Automated SEO software
  • Empty reports filled with vanity metrics
  • Long-term contracts without accountability

What you will get :

  • Clear strategy
  • Honest communication
  • SEO aligned with how Google actually works
  • A partner who understands your industry

Find Out What’s Holding Your Business Back in Local Search

If you’re not getting consistent calls from Google Maps or local search, we’ll show you exactly why, and what to fix.

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• Free   • No obligation   • Clear action steps

SHAX VINTAGE
Great knowledge regarding SEO, website launching, and targeting specific customers. Appreciate the help!
Deborah Colloton
Jo Ann delivered more clarity and value in one meeting than I've had...ever. Strongly recommend for website design audit and more.
A H
Great job creating our 2 new websites! Working with Local Marketing Plus was very smooth and pleasant. Jo Ann is very knowledgeable and great to work with. Highly recommended.
Rosie Nelson
Recommended to us by a good source. Jo Ann and her team got to work very promptly. Noticing results immediately with her SEO expertise! We are also very pleased with the webpage she has created, furthermore, the communication throughout the whole experience was well conducted. Choosing Local Marketing Plus has without a doubt proven to be our best marketing decision we have made to our business!
Carolyn Plican
From SEO fog to clarity on a strategy to move things forward. Gave hope that we can break through a wall we didn't know existed -inability to rank.
Garden Faerie
Jo Ann is beyond the expert level in Digital Business. Her knowledge of SEO is outstanding and unparalleled in this industry. She can look at your website, give an audit, and put you back on track to success. Highly recommended. You will thank yourself for acquiring her services.
Emma Doyle
Jo Ann is incredibly knowledgeable on ALL things SEO! I have learned so many helpful things from her that I was oblivious to before. If you want to optimize your website and get it on the first page of Google searches, I recommend Local Marketing Plus! They won't disappoint.
Joas Meier
It's been great working with Jo Ann. She's been amazing at helping us improve our online exposure through her amazing knowledge.
Jeff Ishkanian
Jo Ann did an amazing job answering all of my marketing and website questions. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to positively impact their SCO.
Windy West Plumbing Ltd
Highly recommended! We have used JoAnn for multiple businesses now and if you want to get your business at the top of google business listings she will make it happen. In less than 24hrs of her taking care of our listing we moved up in the rankings even though we have been in business for over 6yrs. Thank you and great job JoAnn!
Don C
As president of Kelowna Caring Canines Society a local not for profit organization we cannot thank Jo Ann of Local Marketing Plus enough for the incredible work that she has done for us. Her professionalism, attention to detail and fast production of our web site is unparalleled. Her friendly, helpful and superior communication skills allowed us to get everything we wanted and more for our user friendly site. Thank you, Jo Ann.
Kelowna Mechanics
Love Jo Ann she is amazing and truly has your best interest at heart! She immediately went to work and we would recommend her to all businesses in Kelowna that need help promoting their business, she is worth 10 stars all day, everyday!!
Upper End Wine Tours
Jo Ann did an amazing job getting my website up and running right, because of this she helped save my business. Easy to work with, she is fast about making things happen.

Thank you Jo Ann, Awesome job.
Nikita Bhatty Avdic
Joanne provided an amazing service to me by listening to my needs and understanding my struggles to navigate the world of SEO and website optimization in small business start up. She got to work right away and really dived in to better understand my services and quickly steer me in the right direction with my website. Her strategies will overnight improve my website traffic, help me proceed with my business with laser focus and focus on my client needs. More Joanne please!
Candè Bridal Boutique
We can't say enough great things about Local Marketing Plus, Jo Ann has been incredibly patient and knowledgeable, she understands marketing like no other. She loves what she does and has loads of very valuable information that was key for us. We love working with them and will continue to recommend them