Case Study

How We Took an Austin Dentist From Page 3 to #1 on Google Maps in 90 Days

(218% More Calls)

BrightSmile Dental had a beautiful website and zero map pack visibility. Here's the exact dentist SEO playbook that took them from page 3 to #1 in Google Maps in 90 days, with 40 new patients a month from search alone.

May 16, 2026 By Prashant Sharma 8 min read

The Challenge

Our client, a well-established dental practice in Austin, TX, had great reviews and excellent services — but they were struggling to get found online.

  • Ranking on page 3 of Google Maps
  • Low visibility for key search terms
  • Inconsistent profile optimization
  • Minimal calls and website traffic from Google

Our Strategy

01

In-Depth Local SEO Audit

We analyzed their Google Business Profile, website, backlinks, reviews and competitors to find high-impact opportunities.

02

Google Business Profile Optimization

We fully optimized their profile — categories, services, photos, posts, Q&A and geo-tagged content.

03

Local Keyword & Content Strategy

We targeted high-intent local keywords and created location-focused content to boost relevance.

04

Review & Reputation Management

We implemented a review generation system that increased volume and improved overall ratings.

05

Local Citations & Authority Building

We built high-quality citations and local backlinks to strengthen their authority in the Austin market.

The Results in 90 Days

  • 218%

    Increase in Calls

  • 187%

    Increase in Map Views

  • #1

    Ranking on Google Maps for "Dentist in Austin"

  • 4.9

    Average Rating (Up from 4.3)

  • 156%

    Increase in Website Visits from Google Business Profile

Dentist in Austin×
#1

Austin Smiles Dentistry

5.0(198)

Dentist · Austin, TX · Open · Closes 5 PM

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90-Day Timeline

Days 1–30

Foundation & Optimization

  • Audit & Competitor Analysis
  • GBP Optimization
  • Initial Content & Citation Fixes

Days 31–60

Growth & Visibility

  • Content Creation
  • Review Generation
  • Local SEO & Link Building

Days 61–90

Domination & Conversion

  • Ranking Improvements
  • Increased Calls & Traffic
  • Reputation & Engagement
Prashant completely transformed our online presence. We went from buried on page 3 to the #1 dentist on Google Maps — and the phones haven't stopped ringing since!
Dr. Jason Miller

Dr. Jason Miller

Austin Smiles Dentistry

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