What does Top 3 on Google Maps mean?

Top 3 means your business appears in the map pack — the three local listings shown above organic results when someone searches for your service in your area. Those three spots get the majority of clicks from local searches. We target getting your Google Business Profile into that pack for your agreed keywords and location.

How long does it take to reach the Top 3 on Google Maps?

Most clients see ranking movement within two weeks. We work to a 90-day target for Top 3 placement. On Growth and Secure plans, if we miss that target for your agreed terms, you don't pay until we get you there.

What does "guaranteed or you don't pay" mean?

Before we start, we agree on the exact keywords and location targets. If your business is not in the Top 3 on Google Maps for those terms within 90 days, you get your money back — or we keep working at no extra cost until you are, depending on your plan. No fine print.

How much does BizGrow Digital cost?

Plans start at AUD $400 per month (Basic), AUD $650 per month (Secure), or AUD $1,500 per quarter (Growth — save $450 vs monthly). All plans include competitor analysis, keyword tracking, and fortnightly updates. Growth and Secure include performance guarantees.

Are there long-term lock-in contracts?

No. After the initial commitment period (3 months on Basic and Secure, 6 months on Growth), all plans roll month-to-month. You can cancel with notice — we don't tie you into multi-year contracts.

What is the difference between Google Maps SEO and Google Ads?

Google Maps SEO (local SEO) improves your organic ranking in the free map pack and local results — you don't pay per click. Google Ads charges every time someone clicks your ad. We focus on Maps SEO for sustainable, compounding visibility. Ads can complement SEO but are a separate paid channel with different economics.

Which industries and areas do you serve?

We work with ambitious small businesses across Australia, with a focus on Sydney and the North Shore (including Killara). Typical clients include trades, professional services, health and wellness, hospitality, and local retail — any business that relies on local customers finding them on Google.

I've tried Google Ads before and wasted money — how is this different?

Google Maps ranking is not the same as running generic search ads. We optimise your Google Business Profile, build location-specific citations and backlinks, and tailor strategy to your competitors and customers — not a one-size-fits-all ad template.

How much of my time will this take?

About one hour for onboarding. After that, we handle setup, optimisation, and ongoing management. You receive fortnightly updates and can check progress anytime — no weekly meetings required unless you want them.

Why should I choose BizGrow Digital over another agency?

We tie our fees to results. On guaranteed plans, if we don't deliver Top 3 within 90 days, you don't pay until we do. We also don't work with your direct competitors in the same market, and all work is done on your accounts — you keep full ownership.

What our 90-day SEO guarantee actually means

A plain-language breakdown of BizGrow Digital's Top 3 guarantee — what's covered, what's not, and how we measure success.

Author: BizGrow Digital · Local SEO team
Published: 4 July 2026
Updated: 4 July 2026
Read time: 6 min

Our guarantee is simple on the surface: get your business into the Top 3 on Google Maps within 90 days, or you do not pay until we do. This article explains exactly what that means in practice — no marketing fluff, no hidden conditions.

What are we guaranteeing?

We guarantee Top 3 placement in the Google Maps local pack for agreed keywords and locations. Before work begins, we define the specific search terms and geographic area we are targeting together. Success is measured against those agreed targets — not vague "more traffic" or unrelated keywords.

Which plans include a guarantee?

Growth (AUD $1,500/quarter) — Top 3 within 90 days, or we keep working free until you are there.
Secure (AUD $650/month) — Top 3 within 90 days, or we keep working free until you are there.
Basic (AUD $400/month) — no performance guarantee.

What happens if we miss the 90-day target?

On Growth and Secure plans, if your business is not in the Top 3 for the agreed terms within 90 days, we continue working at no additional cost until you reach that position. You are not left paying for an open-ended promise with no accountability — our fee is tied to the outcome we agreed on.

What do we need from you?

The guarantee assumes you provide reasonable access to your Google Business Profile, website, and any accounts we need to optimise. We also need about one hour for onboarding. If access is delayed or profiles are suspended for policy violations outside our control, timelines adjust accordingly — we will always communicate that upfront.

What is not covered?

Generic organic rankings outside the map pack (standard blue-link results are related but measured separately).
Keywords or locations not agreed at onboarding.
Google Ads performance — the guarantee applies to Maps SEO, not paid campaigns.
Results when a profile is suspended, unverified, or blocked by Google for policy issues you control.

Why 90 days?

Ninety days is long enough for Google to process profile changes, citation builds, and authority signals — but short enough to hold us accountable. Most clients see ranking movement within two weeks; the 90-day window accounts for competitive suburbs and the time Google needs to reflect sustained optimisation.

How is ranking verified?

We track rankings for your agreed keywords in your target location using consistent tools and methods. You receive fortnightly updates and can verify positions yourself by searching in incognito mode from your service area. Transparency is part of the guarantee — you should always be able to see what we see.