What is 3local, and how does it help locksmiths?
3local is a local SEO platform that creates location‑specific pages for the towns, villages and suburbs you choose. It connects with your Google Business Profile and uses structured data to clarify what you offer and where you operate, helping search engines understand your coverage across your wider service area. Visibility and timelines vary by market and competition.
Can 3local help me appear in areas outside my immediate town or postcode?
Yes. You can set a sensible service radius and target neighbouring locations. 3local publishes pages for those areas so you can be considered for more local searches. Appearance and placement depend on proximity, relevance, reviews, competition and other signals search engines use.
How does 3local connect with my Google Business Profile?
After signing up to 3local, you select your Google Business Profile in the dashboard. Core business details are pulled in to help align your listing with the service‑and‑location pages 3local generates. You remain in control of edits and updates.
Can I show up for searches like “emergency locksmith near me” in multiple towns?
3local aims to support relevance for queries such as “emergency locksmith”, “24‑hour locksmith”, “vehicle unlocking” and “lock repairs” across your target locations. Rankings are not guaranteed and will vary by proximity and competition.
Do I need a website to use 3local?
A website and a Google Business Profile are recommended for best results. If you don’t have a site yet, you can set one up on a mainstream website platform, then connect it and your Google Business Profile to 3local.
Will 3local replace my SEO provider or work alongside them?
3local is designed to complement existing activity. 3local typically runs on a subdomain and does not alter your main site, so you can continue with SEO, Google Ads and other campaigns while adding broader local coverage.
What type of content does 3local add, and is it unique?
3local generates original, location‑specific pages for the services and areas you select. While the structure is consistent, each page is geotargeted and can be edited from your dashboard to reflect your offers, hours and messaging.
Can I choose specific towns and services to target?
Yes. From the 3local dashboard you set your radius and can also add custom locations. For each chosen area, you can feature the services you want to promote, so your coverage reflects your business priorities.
How long does it take to see movement after setting up 3local?
Indexing and visibility improvements with 3local can be quick in some cases and slower in others. Timelines depend on factors like competition, domain history, content quality and crawl frequency. Submitting your sitemap in Google Search Console can help discovery. Results cannot be guaranteed.
Does 3local help with the Google Map Pack as well as organic listings?
By aligning service‑and‑location pages with your Google Business Profile, 3local can support eligibility for both map and organic results. Exact placements are determined by search engines and cannot be guaranteed.
Is there a limit to how many areas I can target?
You can target many locations with 3local, but best practice is to keep your initial radius realistic and expand over time. Gradual growth helps ensure your coverage reflects where you can reliably serve customers. If you serve multiple towns, multiple campaigns can be set up to cover each area.
Will 3local work if I don’t have a physical shop?
Yes. 3local can work for mobile services. Many locksmiths operate as service‑area businesses. Ensure your Google Business Profile is set up correctly (including address and service‑area settings in line with Google’s guidelines). Proximity and user intent still strongly influence where you appear.
Does 3local support mobile locksmiths and 24/7 call‑outs?
Yes. 3local pages are mobile‑friendly and can include click‑to‑call so people can contact you directly. You manage calls and enquiries just as you would from your existing website or listing.
Can I promote services like uPVC door repairs, key cutting or lock changes?
Yes. 3local allows you to directly target the services you offer. You can highlight any locksmith service that has local search intent—such as key cutting, uPVC repairs, lock changes, emergency lockouts and vehicle entry—across the locations you target.
What are the pricing and contract terms?
For up-to-date pricing for 3local packages, please see the pricing page for current plans. Subscriptions are monthly or annual, and a 30‑day money‑back guarantee is available. No long‑term contract is required unless specified on the plan.
If I move or expand, can 3local scale with my business?
Yes. 3local is built to scale, you can update your central location, adjust your radius and add new towns as you grow. In most cases there’s no need to rebuild your main site—just update your settings and publish the new coverage.
Can 3local help me compete with larger national brands?
3local can help you focus on hyper‑local, service‑plus‑location searches where proximity and relevance matter. Outperforming larger brands is not guaranteed and depends on factors such as content quality, reviews, pricing and overall authority.
Will 3local interfere with my current marketing or tracking?
No. 3local is designed to run alongside your existing setup. You can continue using your tracking numbers, forms and analytics, and integrate 3local pages into your current workflows.
Is there a way to track performance?
3local does not include its own ranking tracker, but you can use tools like Google Search Console to monitor impressions, clicks and queries, and review calls or messages in your Google Business Profile. You can also use your usual call tracking and form capture.
I already rank in my town—can 3local help me reach surrounding areas?
Yes. If you want more enquiries from nearby towns and suburbs, you can create location‑specific pages with 3local for those areas to broaden your coverage. As always, rankings and lead volume will vary by competition and demand.