Appearing in the coveted Google 3-Pack can make a massive difference in visibility, web traffic, and customer inquiries. In this case study, we’ll walk you through how Sproudt helped a local HVAC company go from invisible to top 3 — and stay there.

The Challenge

The business had:

  • An unclaimed Google Business Profile
  • Outdated business info (wrong hours and phone)
  • No photos, reviews, or relevant categories
  • Ranking outside of the top 20 for key local search terms

Our Strategy

We developed a multi-step plan that included:

1. Full GBP Audit & Competitor Analysis

  • Identified optimization gaps and benchmarked against local competitors

2. Profile Optimization

  • Updated categories, attributes, services, and business description
  • Uploaded geo-tagged high-quality photos
  • Ensured NAP consistency across directories

3. Review Generation & Engagement

  • Implemented a review request campaign with QR codes and email templates
  • Responded to each new review within 24 hours

Appearing in the coveted Google 3-Pack can make a massive difference in visibility, web traffic, and customer inquiries.

4. Local Content & Posting

  • Published weekly Google Posts with promotions and tips
  • Shared seasonal content related to HVAC services

5. Monitoring & Adjustment

  • Tracked ranking movement with BrightLocal
  • Adjusted keywords and services based on performance data

The Results (After 60 Days)

  • Went from position #17 to position #2 in the Local 3-Pack
  • 65% increase in phone calls from GBP
  • 3X more direction requests
  • Gained 42 new reviews with a 4.9-star average

Takeaway

Getting into the Google 3-Pack is not about hacks — it’s about consistency, quality content, and smart optimization. This result was achieved without ads — purely through Sproudt’s proven strategy.

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