The challenge
A newer studio in a category people search by symptom and outcome, not by business name. Review volume was the soft spot: 33 reviews is credible but thin next to established competitors, and review count feeds both ranking and the decision a person makes once they land on the profile. No website presence to speak of either, which caps how much of the demand the studio can reach.
What we did
- Monitored and maintained Google Maps keyword rankings across 15 tested search terms.
- Ran a full visibility audit to confirm profile health and map pack standings.
- Tracked profile engagement daily through June, including the spikes around the 10th, 11th, and 23rd.
- Verified how the studio is being cited in Google AI results on brand-specific queries.
Where it stands
A 16.7% mention rate in AI-generated answers is early but real, and it comes from the same profile completeness work that drives the Maps rankings. Next levers are closing the one remaining keyword gap and lifting review count, where even five to ten more reviews measurably strengthens the ranking signal at this volume.
Want this for your own listing?
Start with the same audit that produced the numbers above. We will show you where you currently rank, what your profile is missing, and whether AI search engines mention you at all.