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Show up properly on Google. Win the trust before the enquiry.

When someone searches for what you do, your Google Business Profile is usually the first impression. CPDS checks, tidies and strengthens that profile — so people see a business worth contacting on Google Search and Google Maps.

No ranking guarantees · No fake reviews · Plain-English check
What it is

Your Google Business Profile is the front door of your business on Google.

It is the panel that can appear when someone searches your business — or what you do nearby — on Google Search and Google Maps. It pulls together photos, reviews, hours, services, location, contact details and your website link in one place. Get it right and people see a business worth contacting.

It is free to claim and run. Google Business Profile is provided by Google. The profile itself does not cost anything — it just has to be set up and maintained properly.
It can appear before your website does. Many people search, glance at a profile, and decide without ever clicking through to a website. Your profile carries the first impression.
It pulls in customer reviews. Reviews on Google sit right next to your business name. Strong, recent reviews can be one of the biggest reasons someone chooses you.
Small details cost trust. Wrong hours, an old phone number, missing services or no photos can be enough for a potential customer to move on to the next result.
Why this matters

The numbers are clear. Google is where customers decide.

People rarely commit to a service business cold. They check Google first, compare a few options, look at the reviews and trust signals — and quietly rule out the ones that look weak.

~9 in 10

UK web searches go through Google

Google holds the vast majority of UK search activity. If your business does not look right on Google, most people will not see you properly anywhere else either.

Source: Industry search market share data
76%

Of local mobile searches lead to a visit

Around 3 in 4 people who search for something nearby on their phone go on to visit a related business within a day — usually the one whose profile looks most trustworthy.

Source: Google "near me" research
2.7×

More likely to be seen as reputable

Google's own research suggests businesses with a complete profile are roughly 2.7 times more likely to be considered reputable than those with patchy information.

Source: Google Business Profile research

Illustrative — we don't guarantee rankings. Google decides positions using relevance, distance, prominence and many factors. But your profile is the part you can actually control.

Weak vs strong

The same business. Two very different first impressions.

Two businesses can offer the same service, the same price, even the same quality of work. The one that wins more enquiries is usually the one with a stronger-looking Google profile.

Weak profile

Looks neglected. Customers move on.

  • Old or missing details
  • Few or out-of-date reviews
  • No services, photos or proper description
  • Quietly skipped — customer picks the next result
Strong profile

Complete, recent, trustworthy.

  • Complete, accurate business details
  • Recent reviews and replies
  • Photos, services and clear description
  • Looks active — customer feels confident enquiring
The free Google Profile Check

A proper look at your profile. In plain English.

Tell us your business name and rough location. We will look up your profile, go through the points below, and send a short note on what is working, what looks weak, and what we would do next. No long forms. No sales pressure.

Google Profile Check Sent back to you in plain English
  • Profile exists & is verifiableWhether you have one, whether it can be claimed.
  • Business name & categoryNamed correctly and listed under the right category.
  • Contact detailsPhone number, email and message routes that actually work.
  • Website linkConnected to the right page, not broken or out of date.
  • Opening hoursAccurate, complete, and matched across listings where possible.
  • Service area & locationWhere you are based and which areas you actually cover.
  • Reviews & review visibilityHow many, how recent, and whether they are being responded to.
  • Photos & profile completenessWhether the profile looks lived-in or quietly empty.
  • Obvious trust gapsThe small details that quietly cost enquiries.
  • Simple next-step recommendationsA short, practical list of what to fix first.
Two clear paths

Wherever you are with Google, there is a sensible next step.

It does not matter whether your profile is established, half-finished, or has never been set up. The right move is usually small, practical and quick to start.

Already have a profile

Let us check it. Properly.

If your Google Business Profile already exists — even if it has been neglected, rushed, or never properly reviewed — start with the free Google Profile Check. We will tell you exactly where it is weak and what to fix first.

  • Plain-English profile review
  • Honest read on what looks weak
  • Clear next-step recommendations
Free Google Profile Check
No profile yet

We can set one up properly from scratch.

If you have not set up a Google Business Profile yet, CPDS can handle the setup for you. Business details done correctly, the right category chosen, photos and services added — built once, properly, so you are not patching it later.

  • Profile created and verified
  • Core details done correctly
  • Photos, services and description added
Help me set one up

Already know what you want? Jump to pricing →

Getting started

From enquiry to a stronger profile. Five clear stages.

No drawn-out onboarding. No agency back-and-forth. Just a clean, plain-English process that takes you from a quick first message to a profile that finally pulls its weight.

  1. You enquire Send your business name and rough location.
  2. We check We look up your Google profile properly.
  3. You get a summary Plain English. What's working, what's weak.
  4. You choose One-off tidy, monthly support, or DIY from the notes.
  5. Profile improves Stronger trust signals. A better first impression.
What you actually get back

A short note. No jargon. No fluff.

The summary is built to be read in two minutes. It tells you what looks good, what looks weak, and what we'd fix first — so even if you do nothing else, you walk away with a clearer view of your Google profile.

  • Plain-English review — no SEO acronyms, no scare tactics
  • A short fix-first list — the things that move the needle, not busywork
  • Yours to keep — even if we never work together
Pricing

Three options. Start where it makes sense.

Start with a one-off tidy-up if you want the profile reviewed and improved. Move to monthly support if you want it kept in better shape. Add QuickReview if you want a clearer review request process too.

No long contracts
Clear setup process
Plain-English support
QuickReview — a CPDS product

The review side, handled.

A stronger Google profile pulls more attention. QuickReview is what makes sure the reviews keep arriving — a clean, branded ask that goes out after every job, booking, or order, without anyone having to remember.

  • Branded review request — sent from your business, not a personal phone
  • Google-first by default — with Facebook, Trustpilot or Checkatrade if useful
  • Bundled in Presence + Reviews — included alongside monthly profile support
Frequently asked questions

Common questions, straight answers.

No vague answers, no padding. If you have a question not covered here, just get in touch.

Do you guarantee top 3 Google rankings?
No. Anyone guaranteeing that is overselling. Google rankings depend on several factors, including relevance, distance, prominence, competition, location and search intent. We improve the parts that can be properly controlled and strengthened, but we do not guarantee positions.
Is this the same as SEO?
Not exactly. SEO is a broad topic. This service is more focused on your Google Business Profile, reviews, visible trust signals, and practical profile consistency. That can support local visibility, but it is not a full SEO campaign.
Are the reviews genuine?
Yes — they have to be. QuickReview helps you ask real customers for honest feedback after real jobs, bookings, orders or services. No fake reviews, no paid incentives, and no tricks.
What is the difference between presence and reputation?
Presence is the Google profile itself — accuracy, completeness, quality, photos, services and upkeep. Reputation is the review side — the proof customers see when deciding whether to trust the business.
Why does trust matter so much?
Because being found is only half the battle. Customers still need to feel confident choosing you. A stronger profile and stronger reviews make that decision easier.
Can I start with the one-off option first?
Yes. That is the best starting point for many businesses. We review and tidy the profile first, then decide together whether ongoing monthly support makes sense for your situation.
Do I need this if I already have a website?
Often, yes. A website helps, but many customers will judge the business first by what they see on Google. This service focuses on the profile, reviews, and trust signals that shape that first impression.
Is this better than social media management for service businesses?
For many service businesses, improving Google presence and reviews is a more practical first step than trying to post constantly on social media. It depends on the business, but customers often check Google before they ever look at social profiles.
What kinds of businesses is this best for?
It is best for service businesses that rely on trust, visibility, and enquiries — such as electricians, plumbers, builders, roofers, florists, salons, cleaners, dog groomers, clinics, and other service-based businesses.
How quickly can this be set up?
Usually within days once we have the business information and access needed. Timing depends on the current profile state, access, and whether the work is one-off or monthly support.
Get in touch

One short note. A clear picture of your Google profile.

Send your business name and rough location. We'll take a proper look at your Google Business Profile and reply with a short, plain-English summary of what's working and what we'd tidy first. If you don't have a profile yet, we can set one up for you instead.