How I Increased Google Business Profile Visibility from 17 to 350+ Monthly Views for a Local Tourism Business
A Local SEO case study covering Google Business Profile optimization, WordPress development, Technical SEO, and search intent optimization for a boating service in Kerala.
Project Snapshot
Quick Stats
A snapshot of the project, business, and measurable outcomes achieved through Local SEO and Google Business Profile optimization.
Client
Shores of Munroe Backwater Boating
Duration
2 Months
Industry
Local Tourism / Boat Tour Agency
My Role
Local SEO • GBP Optimization • WordPress • Technical SEO
The Challenge
Before the SEO Strategy
Shores of Munroe Backwater Boating relied mostly on referrals from nearby homestays and Instagram. Their Google Business Profile had been suspended, there was no website, and the business struggled to appear for high-intent local searches like Munroe Island Boating.How promotion excellent curiosity yet attempted happiness. Prosperous impression had conviction. For every delay death ask style. Me mean able my by in they. Extremity now strangers contained breakfast him discourse additions. Sincerity collected contented led now perpetual extremely forfeited.
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Business Challenges
🚫 Suspended Google Business Profile
The profile had been suspended due to frequent business information changes and inconsistent NAP details.
🌐 No Website
Customers had no trusted destination to learn about services or book directly.
🔍 Poor Local Visibility
The business appeared for irrelevant branded searches instead of high-intent local keywords.
⭐ No Review Strategy
Customer reviews weren’t being replied to, reducing trust and engagement signals.
SEO Audit & Research
Before making any changes, I audited the Google Business Profile, analyzed local competitors, mapped search intent, and identified the ranking gaps preventing the business from appearing in Google Local Pack.Procuring education on consulted assurance in do. Is sympathize he expression mr no travelling.
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Keyword Research
Primary Keyword:Munroe Island BoatingSecondary Keywords:Munroe Backwater Boating, Private Boat Tour, Country Boat Ride, Canoeing Munroe Island, Kerala Backwaters.
Search Intent
TransactionalPeople wantedBook boat ride, Price, Contact, Directions.
Competitor Analysis
Competitors consistently optimized their Google Business Profiles with relevant categories, reviews, fresh images, and keyword-focused descriptions.
Google Business Profile Audit
Found- Suspended profile- Wrong NAP- Poor Description- Missing Categories- No review responses
Website Audit
Found- No landing page- No service information- No booking page- No local keywords
Opportunity
By fixing GBP trust signals, improving local relevance, and creating a dedicated landing page, the business had a strong opportunity to rank for high-intent local searches.
SEO STRATEGY & EXECUTION
How I Optimized the Google Business Profile
Every optimization was prioritized based on Google’s Local SEO best practices and user search intent. Instead of making random changes, I followed a structured process to improve visibility, trust, and local rankings while creating a stronger digital presence for the business.
SEO Audit & Competitor Research
Audited the suspended Google Business Profile, Identified inconsistent NAP information, Analyzed the top-ranking competitors in the Local Pack, Reviewed categories, reviews, descriptions, and services.
Keyword Research & Search Intent
Identified the primary keyword: Munroe Island Boating, Mapped supporting local keywords Optimized for both informational and transactional searches, Rewrote the GBP description using ,location-based search terms.
Google Business Profile Optimization
Fixed business information (NAP) Selected the correct primary and secondary categories Added optimized services with WhatsApp CTA Implemented a structured review response strategy Published posts consistently without spam
Website & Technical SEO
Built a WordPress landing page Submitted XML sitemap Configured robots.txt Added Schema Markup Improved PageSpeed and Mobile Experience Ensured proper indexing and canonical tags
Visual Proof / Execution Gallery
Proof of Work
Screenshots from the Local SEO implementation, Google Business Profile optimization, WordPress landing page, and technical SEO improvements.
Business Impact
Measurable improvements achieved after implementing Local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization and a conversion-focused WordPress landing page.
Google Business Profile Views
Monthly profile views
Customer Calls
Calls generated from the Google Business Profile between Mar–Aug 2026.
Direction Requests
Direction requests generated from the Google Business Profile between Mar–Aug 2026.
Customer Reviews
+110.2% growth in total customer reviews.
Google Ranking
Primary Keyword:
Munroe Island Boating
Website Presence
SEO-optimized WordPress landing page built and indexed.
What This Project Taught Me
Search intent is more important than keyword stuffing.
Understanding why users search for “Munroe Island Boating” helped shape both the landing page and GBP content.
Review management is a ranking signal.
Consistently responding to reviews improved customer trust while reinforcing local relevance.
Consistency builds authority.
Accurate NAP information, optimized categories, and regular Google Posts gradually strengthened the business profile.
A website supports Local SEO.
The WordPress landing page complemented the Google Business Profile by giving Google more relevant content to index.
SEO compounds over time.
Meaningful improvements came from consistent optimization rather than one-time changes.
Skills Demonstrated
Core SEO, technical and analytical skills applied throughout this project.
Tools Used
Industry-standard SEO, analytics, and website tools used throughout this Local SEO project.
Google Search Console
Performance Tracking
Google Business Profile
Local SEO
WordPress
Website Development
Rank Math
On-Page SEO
Ubersuggest
Keyword Research
Google Maps
Competitor AnalysisEnjoyed This Case Study?
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