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Google Maps case study: #1 at all 49 map points in Charlotte

Local SEO for Carbide Kings in Charlotte, North Carolina, so that anyone searching for a carbide scrap buyer finds them first on Google Maps, locally and nationally.

49/49map grid points ranking #1
24Maps searches ranking #1
100%of logged positions in the Top 3
4.8★57 → 62 Google reviews
The challenge

Where it started

Machine shops and tool makers search Google Maps for somewhere to sell their carbide scrap. Carbide Kings needed to appear first wherever buyers searched, across Charlotte, across North Carolina and for nationwide “tungsten buyers in America” searches, from a single location.

What I did

The strategy

  1. Google Business ProfileA complete, accurate profile with the right category, services, descriptions and photos.
  2. ReviewsA steady flow of genuine reviews, growing from 57 to 62 at a 4.8 rating, with every review answered.
  3. Local & service relevanceBuying, recycling and reclamation service signals on the website, and consistent name, address and phone details across directories.
  4. Tracking that proves itDated Maps captures for 38 search terms, plus a 7×7 rank grid across the area.
The results

What changed

In September 2026, 41 Google Maps captures across 38 search terms showed Carbide Kings ranked #1 for 24 of them, and every one of the 35 logged positions in the Top 3. That includes #1 for every Charlotte recycling and reclamation term, #1 for “Tungsten Carbide Scrap Recycler in North Carolina” and #1 for national searches such as “Top Tungsten Buyers in America”. On October 20, 2026 a 7×7 grid scan (49 points, 1 mile apart) for “carbide scrap dealers Charlotte” found it #1 at all 49 points; the next competitor appeared at only 10. Still to win: the “We Buy” searches, where it holds #2 behind one competitor.

Source: Google Maps captures & grid scan
The proof

Real data, real reports

Screenshots from Google Maps captures & grid scan. Client details are hidden for confidentiality. Click any image to enlarge it.

Client feedback

What clients say about working with me

★★★★★5.0AI Search Visibility
“Tamzid was excellent to work with. He was highly accountable, committed to delivering quality work, and communicated clearly throughout the project. He understood the requirements well, handled the work professionally, and delivered as expected. I appreciate his dedication and would definitely recommend him to other clients. I’d be happy to work with him again in the future.”
SEO & AI SpecialistAug 2026
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