FAQ

Straight answers before you choose local SEO help.

No jargon, no magic claims, and no publishing, sending or ad changes without approval.

What is local SEO?

Local SEO is work that helps customers and search engines understand what your business does, where you serve people and why you are a relevant local option.

Is this only for restaurants?

No. VisiblePilot supports restaurants, cafes, trades, home services, clinics, wellness businesses, local retail, ecommerce, accommodation, tourism, professional services and service-area businesses.

Do you guarantee Google rankings?

No. VisiblePilot delivers approved visibility work and proof. Google rankings, indexing, traffic, revenue and AI answers are outside our control.

Do I need to give access to Google Business Profile?

Only when profile or Maps work is part of the service you choose. Website SEO, content, backlinks and website updates can use different access paths.

Can you help with Google Maps?

Yes. We can help with profile improvement notes, service clarity, local website content and review-aware support when the right access and approvals are available.

What are directory listings?

Directory listings are public profiles on local directories, marketplaces or industry sites. They can help customers verify your business details and understand what you offer.

Do you reply to reviews?

We can draft review replies for your approval. We do not post public replies unless that access and approval are part of the agreed scope.

Are ads included in the monthly fee?

Google Ads and Meta Ads plans are management fees. Ad spend is separate and paid to the ad platform after budget approval.

What happens after I choose a service?

We confirm the selected service, required access, approval steps and delivery scope before work starts. Some services can proceed faster than others depending on access.

What proof do I receive?

Proof can include source URLs, target URLs, link wording, website update notes, draft content, campaign notes and status details for approved work.

What is a backlink?

A backlink is a link from another website to your website. It gives your business another public place to be discovered and understood online.

What is an authority-targeted placement?

An authority-targeted placement is a higher-priority placement aimed at stronger or more relevant surfaces when available and approved.

What is a supporting contextual placement?

A supporting contextual placement is a useful source page or mention that expands topical coverage around your business, product, service or location.

Do you guarantee rankings?

No. VisiblePilot delivers approved work and proof. Search rankings are controlled by search engines, not by us.

Do you guarantee indexing?

No. We only report indexation when real proof exists. Indexing is controlled by search engines.

What is delivery protection?

If approved paid-cycle work cannot be delivered as agreed, we can roll it forward, credit it or refund it according to the terms and the proof for that cycle.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Monthly plans can be cancelled before the next paid cycle according to the active billing terms.

What happens after I pay?

Your selected service is connected to the account workflow, approval steps and delivery queue. Work starts only when the needed details and access are ready.

How do I see proof?

Proof appears in monthly reports with source URLs, target URLs, link wording and status notes when available.

Can I choose which services I buy?

Yes. You can choose one plan per service and add backlinks, blog articles, SEO, social, email, ads management or website updates.

Can I change my plan?

Yes. You can start small, review the proof and change plan later when the fit is clear.

Do I need to give website access?

Only some services need access. Website SEO, alt text and website updates require scoped access and approval before changes are made.

Do you publish posts or emails without approval?

No. Social posts and email campaigns require access and approval before publishing or sending.

Is ad spend included?

No. Google Ads and Meta Ads plans are management/support fees. Ad spend is separate and paid to the ad platform.

What if my website report shows issues?

The report helps you choose a sensible next step. We frame issues as opportunities, not as criticism of your business.

What are keyword opportunities?

Keyword opportunities are public-safe search topics that may be worth improving with clearer pages, content and useful outside mentions.

What is SEO vs AEO vs GEO vs LLMO?

SEO helps search engines understand pages. AEO helps answer systems extract clear answers. GEO supports generative AI context. LLMO improves public evidence for language models.

What does Website SEO + Alt text include?

It can include page title suggestions, descriptions, natural alt text, page clarity checks and safe improvement notes.

What does Website updates include?

It covers small edits, wording fixes, page polish and conversion improvements after a scope is approved.

What does Blog articles include?

It includes readable article drafts for services, locations, questions and useful topics. Publication requires approval.

What does Email campaigns include?

It includes campaign planning, copy and preview support for consented customer lists. No spam and no sending without approval.

What does Google Ads management include?

It includes management support for campaign structure, keyword themes and monthly checks after account access and budget approval.

What does Meta Ads management include?

It includes Facebook and Instagram ad management support after business access, budget and campaign approvals are clear.

What does Facebook and Instagram posts include?

It includes social post drafts and scheduling support for offers, updates and seasonal content after approval.

What if I need a custom bundle?

Choose Custom or add the services you want. We will confirm scope, pricing and approval steps before payment.