βοΈ COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Market Leader: Strohmeyer Law PLLC (#1 with 99 reviews, 5.0 rating)
Client Position: Not in the top 3, with 39 reviews, 5.0 rating
The Gap: Need 60 more reviews to match the leader's social proof.
Critical Competitive Insights:
- Social Proof Deficit: Competitors have 2-3x the review volume. While the client's 5.0 rating is perfect, its authority is diminished by the low count, impacting trust and conversions.
- Hyperlocal Opportunity: All top competitors are in Houston proper. The client's Bellaire address presents an opportunity to dominate a specific geographic sub-market by positioning as "Bellaire's premier estate planning attorney."
π SEARCH INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
Query Breakdown:
- Brand Queries: 100% of tracked GBP queries ("robbins estate law" - 26 searches).
- Generic Queries: 0% in GBP data, but GSC data reveals significant generic search visibility.
π¨ CRITICAL FINDINGS:
- Zero-Click Visibility: The most urgent issue is ranking #1 for high-value terms like "estate planning lawyer" (109 impressions) and "probate real estate lawyer" (48 impressions) yet receiving ZERO clicks. This indicates a catastrophic failure of the search snippet and GBP profile to compel user action.
- Untapped Niche: The query "elderly law attorney near me" achieved a 100% CTR (1 click/1 impression), signaling a highly receptive, untapped audience that must be cultivated.
High-Value Keyword Opportunities:
1. "estate planning lawyer": 109 impressions/mo, Position 1.0, Opportunity: Fixing the website meta description and GBP content to drive clicks from this #1 position is the single biggest quick win available.
2. "elderly law attorney near me": 1 impression/mo, Position 1.0, Opportunity: The 100% CTR proves extreme relevance. Expanding content around this service will capture a high-intent, converting audience.
π PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTICS
Conversion Funnel Analysis:
- Profile Views: 516
- Call Rate: 0.77% (Critically low; Industry benchmark: ~3-5%)
- Direction Rate: 8.1% (Healthy; Industry benchmark: ~5-8%)
- Assessment: The funnel is broken. Users are willing to get directions but are not compelled to call, pointing to a severe trust or CTA issue on the profile itself.
Trend Assessment:
- MoM Momentum: Declining. Despite ranking improvements (Avg Position 7.0 β 3.8), key engagement metrics like Directions (-41.7%) and CTR (-76.0%) are collapsing.
- Key Driver: The profile is gaining visibility for terms it cannot convert.
- Risk Factors: Continued failure to fix engagement will render all ranking gains useless.
πΊοΈ 90-DAY DOMINATION ROADMAP
Month 1: Foundation (Weeks 1-4)
Primary Goal: Fix conversion leaks, initiate review velocity, and increase call rate to 2%.
1. Review Velocity Campaign
- Action: Launch an SMS/email review request campaign to all clients from the past 6 months.
- Target: 12+ new reviews (averaging one per week).
- Why: To build healthy, consistent momentum and begin closing the 60-review gap with the market leader.
2. CTR & Conversion Repair
- Action: Rewrite website meta title/description for the Houston page. Populate all GBP Services and publish two Google Posts weekly with strong CTAs ("Call Now for a Consultation").
- Target Keywords: estate planning lawyer, probate real estate lawyer, asset protection attorney.
- Expected Impact: Increase CTR on zero-click keywords from 0% to >3% and double the call rate.
3. Elder Law Niche Expansion
- Action: Create a dedicated GBP Service for "Elder Law." Publish one Google Post on a relevant topic like "Medicaid Planning in Texas."
- Target: Capture 5+ new impressions for "elder law" related queries.
- Why: To capitalize on the proven 100% CTR for this high-intent search term.
Month 2: Acceleration (Weeks 5-8)
Primary Goal: Double call volume and build hyperlocal authority.
1. Visual Trust Building
- Action: Upload 5 new professional, geo-tagged photos of the team/office and a 30-second "Meet Our Attorney" video to the GBP.
- Target: Increase user engagement time on the profile.
- Why: To humanize the firm and directly address the critically low 0.77% call rate by building trust.
2. Bellaire Community Partner Initiative
- Action: Offer to host a free "Estate Planning 101" webinar for a Bellaire community center or business group.
- Target: Secure 1 high-authority local backlink and generate local brand recognition.
- Why: To build powerful, targeted local authority that competitors in downtown Houston cannot easily replicate.
3. Review Response Engagement
- Action: Reply to 100% of new reviews within 24 hours, including service and location keywords naturally.
- Target: Maintain a 100% response rate.
- Why: Signals active management to Google and reinforces keyword relevance to potential clients.
Month 3: Domination (Weeks 9-12)
Primary Goal: Surpass competitor #2 in reviews and achieve a top-3 map rank for "estate planning attorney Houston."
1. Q&A Authority Seeding
- Action: Proactively add and answer the 5 most common client questions to the GBP Q&A section (e.g., "How much does a trust cost in Texas?").
- Target: Pre-emptively answer user questions and control the narrative.
- Why: To build authority and provide immediate value, reducing friction for potential callers.
2. Case Study Showcase
- Action: Publish two Google Posts formatted as mini-case studies (e.g., "Helping a Bellaire Family Simplify Probate").
- Target: Increase engagement (clicks/calls) on Google Posts by 20%.
- Why: To demonstrate results, not just list services, which builds a higher level of trust and drives action.
π― KEY PERFORMANCE TARGETS
By End of 90 Days:
- Reviews: 39 β 50+ (+11 reviews)
- Profile Views: 516 β 650+ (+25%)
- Calls: 4 β 15+ (+275%)
- Target Position for "estate planning lawyer": Maintain Pos 1, CTR > 5%
Leading Indicators to Track Weekly:
1. Weekly review acquisition rate (Target: 1+)
2. Call conversion rate (Calls / Profile Views)
3. CTR for top 3 GSC keywords
4. Map rank for "estate planning attorney Bellaire"
π‘ STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS
Immediate Priorities (This Week):
1. Rewrite Website Meta Tags: Immediately fix the meta title/description for the Houston landing page to stop ignoring the #1 ranking keywords.
2. Launch Review Campaign: Send review requests to the 10 most recent satisfied clients to build initial momentum.
3. Populate GBP Services: Fully detail every service offered, focusing on "Elder Law" first.
Resource Allocation:
- Highest ROI: Fixing the CTR for existing #1 rankings. This is free, qualified traffic being completely wasted.
- Quick Wins: Google Posts, Q&A seeding, and creating the "Elder Law" service entry.
- Long-term Investments: Consistent review acquisition and the Bellaire community partnership.