Win the map pack first
A managed Google Business Profile, reviews coming in every month and service pages written the way Dubuque customers search.
SEO and websites in Dubuque
Dubuque SEO Company
SEO, Google Maps and websites that bring in calls from Dubuque, run by senior specialists, remotely.
Working with businesses across Dubuque and nearby places such as Sageville and Asbury.
Places near Dubuque:SagevilleAsburyEast DubuqueDurangoSandy HookCentralia
Local people59,174
Dentist searches590
Employers2,804
Landscapers48
6/20
of the top 20 roofers on Dubuque's Google map show no website.
Who lives in Dubuque
About 59,200 people call Dubuque city home
The median household income is $65,845, and 65.8% of homes are owner-occupied (ACS 2020–2024).
59,174people
26,131households
65.8%of homes are owner-occupied
$65,845median household income
Businesses around Dubuque
Dubuque County has 2,804 employer businesses
Of these, 67.8% employ fewer than ten people (County Business Patterns 2023).
2,804employer businesses
67.8%have fewer than 10 employees
73%of US employer businesses have fewer than 10 employees
How big they are
Share of businesses by sector
How many firms each trade has
48Landscaping companies
44Auto repair shops
40Plumbing and HVAC contractors
39Dental practices
32Residential remodelers
29Beauty salons
26Law firms
22Janitorial companies
Working for themselves in Dubuque
In Dubuque, 6.4% of workers are self-employed
Across Dubuque County, 7,122 businesses have no employees (Nonemployer Statistics 2024).
6.4%of workers are self-employed
7,122businesses with no employees
What people in Dubuque search for each month
Of the service phrases with a Google Ads figure, "dentist dubuque" is searched most
"dentist dubuque" averages 590 searches a month in Iowa; "plumber dubuque" 480, "locksmith dubuque" 320 and "electrician dubuque" 210.
| Trade · search phrase | Searches a month | 12 months | Median reviews | No website | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "dentist dubuque" | 590 | Busiest month: Jan | – | – | – |
| "plumber dubuque" | 480 | Busiest month: Oct | 19 | 3 of 20 | Lower |
| "locksmith dubuque" | 320 | Busiest month: Nov | – | – | – |
| "electrician dubuque" | 210 | Busiest month: Jan | – | – | – |
| "landscaping dubuque" | 140 | Busiest month: May | – | – | – |
| "auto repair dubuque" | 90 | Busiest month: Jan | – | – | – |
| "house cleaning dubuque" | 10 | Busiest month: Nov | – | – | – |
| "hvac repair dubuque" | 10 | Busiest month: Oct | 21 | 4 of 20 | Lower |
590searches a month for "dentist dubuque": Google Ads' lowest reported band, very few searches
Seasonalitybusiest: Jan
Advertisers bid about £6.90 a click (approx., converted on 19 October 2026). Advertisers bid about $9.19 a click.
Who shows up on Dubuque's map
6 of the top 20 roofers on Dubuque's map show no website
At least half of the top 20 have 21 reviews or more, and their average rating is 4.7. On the same map, 3 of the top 20 plumbers and 4 of the top 20 HVAC businesses show no website.
Google Maps around Dubuque: the top listings
Plumber
3 of the top 20 show no website
19 median Google reviews
4.47 average rating
HVAC
4 of the top 20 show no website
21 median Google reviews
4.61 average rating
Roofer
6 of the top 20 show no website
21 median Google reviews
4.7 average rating
Median Google reviews of the top listings
DubuqueUS median
010203040
Plumber 19
HVAC 21
Roofer 21
| Trade | Dubuque | US median |
|---|---|---|
| Plumber | 19 | 31 |
| HVAC | 21 | 28.5 |
| Roofer | 21 | 24 |
Your review gap
How do your reviews compare on Dubuque's map?
19
reviews behind the Dubuque median for plumbers on the map (19).
Google Maps weighs reviews alongside other signals.
Build past the top listings
Fast, well-structured service pages and structured data are often the quickest gains.
Own the whole area
Pages for Sageville and Asbury and the other places around Dubuque, before competitors notice.
Dubuque's plumbers on Google Maps are here.
- 1
AI answers
Structured data and AI search optimisation, so ChatGPT, Gemini and Google's AI Overviews can cite you.
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The map pack
A managed Google Business Profile, regular posts, local citations and new reviews every month.
- 3
The organic results
Service and area pages, technical fixes and backlinks from relevant sites.
Who do the AIs name as the best dentist in Dubuque, Iowa?
Each link opens in a new tab with the question filled in. If you're not named, that's what GEO fixes.
No website yet? You are not alone: 6 of the top 20 roofers on Dubuque's Google map show no website. Websites for Dubuque businesses
How businesses start and close near Dubuque
Dubuque County saw new establishments open at a rate of 7.852% in 2023
The closure rate was 7.617%; in 2018, 5.963% opened and 6.591% closed.
7.852%new establishment rate
7.617%closure rate
5.963%new establishment rate in 2018
6.591%closure rate in 2018
Across the US
The national picture
Read Dubuque's figures against these two from the US.
Reviews
97%
97% of consumers read online reviews for local businesses; 41% always do
Reviews
54%
Visiting the business's website is the most common step after reading positive reviews: 54% of US consumers do it
What this means for a Dubuque service business
Of the service phrases Google Ads gives a figure for, "dentist dubuque" is searched most often, at 590 searches a month in Iowa, and "plumber dubuque" comes next at 480 a month. Google Maps shows no website for 6 of the top 20 results for "roofer" around Dubuque; if your own listing has no website link, adding one is worth checking. Among those 20 listings, at least half have 21 reviews or more.
Plans for Dubuque businesses
Same plans, same senior team, wherever you are.
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Results
Results, by name
Campaigns we have run, with their figures on our case studies page.
Dental practice · Croydon
146%
more organic traffic
Dental Practice Achieves 146% Growth
Mayfield Dental · campaign started June 2024 · results over six months
101.4%referring domains
163.9%organic keywords
Dental care brand · Worldwide
110.8%
more organic keywords
Children's Oral Care Brand Doubles Organic Keywords
Brush Baby · campaign started October 2020 · results over six months
86.6%referring domains
53.2%organic traffic
“Best SEO Agency out there. Alex and the team have been incredibly helpful and insightful with building our hospitality furniture website seo rankings and with lots of technical help. Would recommend straight away to anyone looking for an agency that covers everything from SEO level to technical website details. Prompt replies, attention to detail and they go above and beyond. Thanks guys.”
Dubuque: common questions
Common questions from Dubuque businesses
Do you work with businesses in Dubuque?
Yes. Breakline's remote team of senior SEO specialists works with service businesses across the US and UK, including Dubuque.
Is there search demand for a dentist in Dubuque?
"dentist dubuque" averaged 590 searches a month in Iowa in the 12 months to September 2026.
When do people in Dubuque search most for an electrician?
Searches for "electrician dubuque" in Iowa peaked in January 2026 and August 2026 at 260, against an average of 210 a month.
Do I need an SEO agency in Dubuque?
It depends on how easily customers find you now. "dentist dubuque" averages 590 searches a month in Iowa, and 6 of the top 20 roofers on Google Maps around Dubuque show no website. If you are missing from searches like these, an SEO agency can work on your Google Business Profile, website and reviews so that you show up.
How many people live in Dubuque?
Dubuque city has about 59,200 people (2020–2024).
How crowded is Google Maps for roofers in Dubuque?
Of the top 20 roofers on Google Maps around Dubuque, 6 show no website; at least half of them have 21 reviews or more.
What share of Dubuque's workers are self-employed?
6.4% of workers in Dubuque city are self-employed (ACS 2020–2024).
How many businesses are there in Dubuque?
Dubuque County has 2,804 employer businesses (2023) and 7,122 businesses with no employees (2024).
Nearby areas we cover
Places around Dubuque
Within 7 miles
- Sageville3.6 mi
- Asbury3.8 mi
- East Dubuque4.3 mi
- Durango5.6 mi
- Sandy Hook5.7 mi
- Centralia6.8 mi
Nearby location pages
Iowa
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Straight-line distances
First steps for a Dubuque business
- Own the map around Dubuque
Service areas set to the places you cover, regular posts and a review routine aimed at Dubuque's median on Google Maps.
- Pages for the places you cover
Sageville, Asbury and East Dubuque: real pages with your jobs, photos and reviews from each area.
- Be named by AI assistants
Structured data, consistent business listings and clear answers to what Dubuque customers ask.
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