From 9 to 42 Pages — and #2 in the Google Local Pack
How a Lancaster County remodeling contractor went from minimal web presence to dominating local search in 4 months.
#2
Local Pack Rank
“bathroom remodeling near me”
9 → 42
Pages Built
33 new pages added
13
New Keyword Rankings
brand-new in 4 months
2
GBP Locations
rankings established
The Challenge
When The Reno Bros came to us, they had a functional website with just 9 pages. It covered the basics — a homepage, a few service pages, and a contact form — but nothing that would help them compete in local search.
Lancaster County is a competitive market for remodeling. Homeowners searching for bathroom or kitchen remodelers were finding established competitors first. The Reno Bros were doing solid work, but Google didn’t know they existed for most of the searches that mattered.
The core problem: a thin site with no location-specific pages, no service-depth content, and two Google Business Profile locations that weren’t being actively managed or optimized.
Starting position:
- ✕9 pages total on the website
- ✕No city or location-specific landing pages
- ✕Limited keyword rankings, mostly branded
- ✕Two Google Business Profile locations with minimal optimization
- ✕No structured content strategy
Our Approach
We built a systematic local SEO strategy focused on two goals: expanding the site’s topical coverage and establishing strong signals across both GBP locations. Every page we created served a specific search intent.
1. Location Page Expansion
We identified the key cities and townships within Lancaster County where the Reno Bros were actively working. For each, we built a dedicated landing page targeting “[service] in [city]” search queries. These pages included localized content, service details, and clear calls to action.
2. Service-Depth Pages
Beyond location pages, we built out individual service pages for bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, basement finishing, and other core offerings. Each page targeted the specific search terms homeowners use when they’re ready to hire.
3. Google Business Profile Optimization
Both GBP locations were audited and optimized: categories updated, service areas defined, photos added, and a consistent posting cadence established. The goal was to signal relevance for “near me” and city-specific searches.
4. Technical Foundation
We reviewed and improved internal linking across the expanded site, added structured data markup, and ensured all new pages were properly indexed and connected to the site architecture.
4-Month Timeline
Audit & Foundation
- Full site and GBP audit
- Keyword research and content plan
- Technical fixes and site structure improvements
- First batch of location pages launched
Content Expansion
- Service-depth pages published
- Second batch of location pages
- GBP optimization across both locations
- Internal linking structure improved
Ranking Momentum
- First new keyword rankings appear
- Local Pack impressions increasing
- Final location pages published
- GBP posting cadence established
Results & Consolidation
- #2 Local Pack position secured for "bathroom remodeling near me"
- 13 new keyword rankings confirmed
- Sustained traffic growth through winter months
- Both GBP locations ranking for service + location queries
Before & After
Before
- ✕9 pages on the website
- ✕No location-specific pages
- ✕Minimal non-branded rankings
- ✕GBP locations underoptimized
- ✕No content strategy
After (4 Months)
- 42 pages on the website (+33 new)
- City and service pages across Lancaster County
- 13 new keyword rankings
- #2 in Local Pack for "bathroom remodeling near me"
- Sustained traffic growth through winter
The Results
By the end of the four-month engagement, The Reno Bros had a website that was actually doing work for them. The most tangible result: a #2 position in the Google Local Pack for “bathroom remodeling near me” — a high-intent search query from homeowners actively looking to hire.
The 13 new keyword rankings came from the combination of service pages and location pages now indexed and gaining traction. These weren’t just any keywords — they were specific, buyer-intent terms like “kitchen remodeling [city]” and “bathroom renovation Lancaster PA.”
Notably, traffic held steady through the winter months — typically a slow period for home improvement contractors. The content foundation built during the engagement continued to generate impressions and visits even after the active build-out phase.
Lessons Learned
Thin sites have significant upside.
Starting with only 9 pages meant there was a lot of ground to cover, but it also meant every new page was a meaningful addition. Contractors with thin sites often see faster ranking gains than those with large amounts of low-quality content to sort through.
Local Pack and organic are separate wins.
GBP optimization and website content work together but serve different ranking systems. Winning the Local Pack for bathroom remodeling while also building organic rankings for location-specific terms gave The Reno Bros visibility at multiple points in the search results.
Content built for search keeps working.
The sustained traffic through winter validated the long-term value of the content strategy. Unlike paid ads that stop the moment you stop paying, pages built for organic search continue to generate visibility.
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