A 90-Day Local Marketing Plan for SMBs

A quarter-by-quarter playbook to get found online, improve your website, and build systems that bring in steady local leads.

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Growth feels chaotic when everything is urgent. A simple 90-day plan gives your team focus: what to fix first, what to measure, and what to ignore until later.

Days 1–30: Get found

Goal: Show up when nearby customers search.

  • Audit Google Business Profile and top directories
  • Fix NAP consistency (name, address, phone)
  • Publish 2–4 location/service pages on your website
  • Launch a review request process with your team

KPI: Map views, calls, and direction requests.

Days 31–60: Convert traffic

Goal: Turn visitors into booked calls.

  • Improve mobile UX and tap-to-call
  • Add proof (reviews, case studies) above the fold
  • Create one landing page per core service
  • Set up basic analytics (calls, forms, bookings)

KPI: Conversion rate from site visits to leads.

Days 61–90: Scale what works

Goal: Reduce manual work and respond faster.

  • Automate appointment reminders and follow-ups
  • Add after-hours lead capture (chat or AI)
  • Double down on the channel that drove the most qualified leads
  • Review numbers and adjust budget/time

KPI: Cost per lead and hours saved on admin.

Keep the rhythm

Marketing is not a one-time project. Block 2 hours weekly for:

  1. Review metrics
  2. One improvement (content, automation, or ads)
  3. Team check-in on what’s working in the field

Consistency beats perfection. Most local businesses win by doing the basics better than competitors—not by chasing every new tactic.