Local SEO · Google Maps · Kathmandu
Local SEO Expert in Nepal
I help clinics, shops and service businesses in Nepal show up on Google Maps and in the local pack, so nearby customers call, chat and walk in. Monthly local SEO from NPR 20,000.
Client result
IVF clinic, Kathmandu
607
Google Maps interactions
151
phone calls
260
direction requests
133
website clicks
Google Business Profile Performance, May to October 2026.
- Google Business Profile optimisation
- English, Romanized Nepali & Devanagari keywords
- Monthly reporting
- Flexible contract terms
What is local SEO?
Local SEO is the work of getting your business to appear when people nearby search for what you sell. That means showing up on Google Maps, in the local pack (the map with three businesses at the top of Google), and in local search results.
It rests on three things: a complete and active Google Business Profile, the same business details on every directory, and a website with a page for each location you serve.
Why it matters for businesses in Nepal
Customers in Kathmandu search “dental clinic near me”, “pharmacy in Chabahil” or type in Romanized Nepali, then choose from the map. Most of them never open your website first.
At an IVF clinic I work with in Kathmandu, 474 of 607 Google Maps actions (78%) were calls, chats or direction requests made straight from the profile. If you are not in that map, those customers go to the business that is.
Signs you're losing local customers
If any of these sound familiar, customers are finding your competitors first.
- You don't appear in the map for your main service in your own area
- Newer competitors show above you on Google Maps
- Your profile has old photos, wrong hours or unanswered reviews
- Your profile is unverified or has been suspended
- Your phone number or address is different on Facebook, directories and your website
- You have several branches but only one profile or one page
What I do as your local SEO expert
Everything a nearby customer sees before they call you, set up and kept up every month.
Business and profile audit
I learn how your business makes money, then audit your Google Business Profile against the businesses ranking above you.
Priority fixes
Categories, services, products, hours, description and photos, fixed in order of impact.
A Google Business Profile post every week
Offers, updates and services, posted weekly so your profile stays active.
Nepali directory listings
Consistent listings on Nepal's main business directories, including Yellow Pages Nepal, NepalYP, YPNepal and Cybo, plus directories for your industry.
Review replies and better reviews
I reply to reviews and show your team how to ask happy customers for detailed reviews.
Location pages
A page on your website for each city or area you serve, linked to the right profile.
Local keyword research
How people really search for you, in English, Romanized Nepali and Devanagari.
Tracking and monthly reports
Map rankings tracked with Localo, plus a monthly report from your profile's performance data.
Proven results
Local SEO results from real Google Business Profiles
Screenshots taken straight from Google Business Profile Performance. No estimates, no mock-ups.
IVF clinic · Kathmandu · 3 branches
An IVF clinic in Kathmandu
This IVF clinic has three branches, each with its own Google Business Profile. I manage the profiles with weekly posts, review replies, service and category fixes, and directory listings. Most patients now act straight from Google Maps: 474 of 607 actions were calls, chats or direction requests.
607
interactions
151
calls
260
direction requests
133
website clicks
63
chat clicks
Source: Google Business Profile Performance, May to October 2026. October is a partial month. The clinic is not named to protect client privacy. Swipe, scroll or use the arrows to see each metric.
Google Business Profile optimisation · Kathmandu
A local shop in Kathmandu
This shop’s Google Business Profile had almost no calls or direction requests from May to July. I optimised the profile and built location pages for Budhanilkantha and Chabahil. Within one and a half months, the profile went from near-zero activity to 354 interactions, and three out of four actions are calls or direction requests.
354
interactions
145
calls
119
direction requests
45
website clicks
45
chat clicks
Source: Google Business Profile Performance, May to October 2026. October is a partial month. The business is not named at the owner’s request.
How I work
01
Understand your business
A call about your services, customers, branches and the areas you want to win.
02
Audit your profile
Your Google Business Profile, reviews and listings compared with the businesses above you.
03
Fix the priorities
Categories, services, hours, photos and business details corrected first.
04
Research local keywords
Searches in English, Romanized Nepali and Devanagari, mapped to your profile and pages.
05
Build local presence
Weekly posts, directory listings, review replies and location pages.
06
Track and report
Map rankings in Localo and a monthly report on calls, directions and clicks.
How long does local SEO take?
In low-competition areas, you can usually see movement on Google Maps within about a month. In competitive categories in Kathmandu, expect 2 to 3 months.
Timing depends on how many businesses compete for the same searches, how complete your profile already is, and how many reviews your competitors have.
Clinics and multi-branch businesses
Every branch needs its own verified Google Business Profile, its own location page and the same name, phone and address format everywhere. The IVF clinic in the results above runs three branch profiles this way.
Healthcare also needs extra care with reviews and claims. See SEO for clinics and healthcare.
Suspended or unverified profile?
I find the likely reason, such as an address that breaks Google’s rules, keywords in the business name or a duplicate listing. Then I fix it and prepare the evidence for verification or a reinstatement request. Google makes the final decision, so I never promise a result.
Why local SEO alone isn't enough
Your profile brings people to you, but your website and social media build the trust that makes them choose you. Strong local results usually need a fast website (technical SEO), clear service pages (on-page SEO) and useful content (SEO content writing).
Local SEO pricing
From NPR 20,000 / month
The final price depends on competition in your category and area, and on how many locations you have. Location pages are included. Contract terms are flexible: month to month, or a fixed-term contract if you prefer.
Cities I cover
I work with businesses across Nepal, in person in the Kathmandu Valley and remotely everywhere else.
Local SEO questions, answered
What does a local SEO expert do?
A local SEO expert gets your business into Google Maps and local search results for the areas you serve. That covers your Google Business Profile, reviews, directory listings, location pages and local keyword research, tracked and reported every month.
How much does local SEO cost in Nepal?
My local SEO plan starts from NPR 20,000 per month. The price depends on competition in your category and area, and on the number of locations. Location pages are included.
How long does local SEO take to work?
In low-competition areas you can usually see movement within about a month. In competitive categories in Kathmandu, expect 2 to 3 months.
Do I need a website for local SEO?
A Google Business Profile can rank without a website, but a website with a page for each location makes the profile stronger and gives customers a reason to trust you.
Can you fix a suspended Google Business Profile?
I find the likely cause, fix it and prepare the evidence for a reinstatement request. Google makes the final decision, so I can’t guarantee reinstatement.
Do you work outside Kathmandu?
Yes. I work with businesses in Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Pokhara, Bharatpur and anywhere else in Nepal.
How do you report results?
Every month you get a report with calls, direction requests, website clicks and chats from your profile, plus your Google Maps rankings tracked in Localo.
Free website health check
Want more calls from Google Maps?
Send me your business name and area. I’ll check your Google Business Profile and tell you what’s holding it back. No obligation.