Why Your Glenwood Springs Business Isn't Showing Up on Google (And How to Fix It)

If you’ve ever Googled your business and thought, “Why am I not showing up?” — you’re not alone. As a web designer and SEO specialist based in Glenwood Springs, I’ve seen this issue come up constantly with local businesses.

Here’s the good news: It’s usually fixable.

1. You Haven’t Set Up or Verified Your Google Business Profile

If your business isn’t listed on Google Maps or the local pack (those top results with stars), it’s likely you haven’t claimed your Google Business Profile — or it’s incomplete.

What to do:

• Visit google.com/business

• Claim or create your profile

• Add your name, phone number, website, services, and service area (e.g. Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Basalt)

  
  

2. Your Website Isn’t Optimized for Local Search

Even with a beautiful website, Google might not know who you serve or what you do. That’s where local SEO comes in.

Fix it by adding:

• Your service areas (e.g. Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Vail) throughout your site

• Keywords like “web design in Glenwood Springs” in your homepage and service page titles

• A dedicated contact page with your city and phone number

• Fast loading speed and mobile-friendly layout

  
  

3. You Don’t Have Reviews (or They Don’t Mention Your Location)

Reviews help your business show up higher — especially when they include what you did and where you did it.

Quick tip: Ask your happy customers to write a review like this:

“JackDM helped us redesign our website and set up SEO for our plumbing company in Carbondale. Highly recommend.”

Even one or two of these can help you show up in more searches.

4. Your Site Isn’t Linked to From Anywhere

Google wants to see that other websites trust yours. If no other sites are linking to you, you’re missing a big piece of the SEO puzzle.

What you can do:

• List your business on local directories like Yelp, Yellow Pages, Bing Places

• Ask past clients to credit you in their website footer (like “Website by JackDM”)

• Join the Glenwood Springs Chamber and submit a member profile

  
  

Final Thought

Getting found on Google as a local business in Glenwood Springs isn’t luck — it’s about setting up the right pieces. If you’re missing any of these, that’s likely why you’re not showing up.

Need help fixing it? That’s what I do.

Contact me for a free local SEO audit and let’s get your business found.