Win the map pack first
A managed Google Business Profile, reviews coming in every month and service pages written the way Albany customers search.
Google, Maps and AI search in Albany
Albany SEO Company
SEO, Google Maps and websites that bring in calls from Albany, run by senior specialists, remotely.
Working with businesses across Albany and nearby places such as Millersburg and Tangent.
Places near Albany:MillersburgTangentAdair Village
Local people56,839
Dentist searches90
Employers2,846
Home remodelers61
6/20
of the top 20 plumbers on Albany's Google map show no website.
Albany at a glance
About 56,800 people call Albany city home
The median household income is $78,114, and 58.9% of homes are owner-occupied (ACS 2020–2024).
56,839people
21,933households
58.9%of homes are owner-occupied
$78,114median household income
Who's in business in Albany
Linn County has 2,846 employer businesses
72.9% of them have fewer than ten employees (County Business Patterns 2023).
2,846employer businesses
72.9%have fewer than 10 employees
73%of US employer businesses have fewer than 10 employees
Business size
Share of businesses by sector
Registered firms by trade
61Residential remodelers
49Landscaping companies
47Law firms
45Dental practices
45Plumbing and HVAC contractors
36Janitorial companies
29Electrical contractors
29Auto repair shops
Self-employment in Albany
7% of workers in Albany work for themselves
Linn County has 7,826 businesses with no employees (Nonemployer Statistics 2024).
7%of workers are self-employed
7,826businesses with no employees
What people in Albany search for each month
"dentist albany" has the most searches of the service phrases we checked
"dentist albany" averages 90 searches a month in Oregon; "plumber albany" 40, "roofer albany" 30 and "electrician albany" 20.
| Trade · search phrase | Searches a month | 12 months | Median reviews | No website | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "dentist albany" | 90 | Busiest month: May | – | – | – |
| "plumber albany" | 40 | Busiest month: Jul | 42 | 6 of 20 | Medium |
| "roofer albany" | 30 | Busiest month: Oct | 43 | 3 of 20 | Medium |
| "electrician albany" | 20 | Busiest month: Jun | – | – | – |
| "locksmith albany" | 20 | Busiest month: Mar | – | – | – |
| "auto repair albany" | 20 | Busiest month: Mar | – | – | – |
| "accountant albany" | 10 | Busiest month: Dec | – | – | – |
| "house cleaning albany" | 10 | Busiest month: Oct | – | – | – |
| "hvac repair albany" | 10 | Busiest month: Oct | 20 | 3 of 20 | Lower |
| "landscaping albany" | 10 | Busiest month: May | – | – | – |
90searches a month for "dentist albany": Google Ads' lowest reported band, very few searches
Seasonalitybusiest: May
Advertisers bid about £10.86 a click (approx., converted on 19 October 2026). Advertisers bid about $14.46 a click.
Google Maps competition in Albany
6 of the top 20 plumbers on Albany's map show no website
At least half of the top 20 have 42 reviews or more, and their average rating is 4.58. On the same map, 3 of the top 20 HVAC businesses and 3 of the top 20 roofers show no website.
Google Maps around Albany: the top listings
Plumber
6 of the top 20 show no website
42 median Google reviews
4.58 average rating
HVAC
3 of the top 20 show no website
20 median Google reviews
4.66 average rating
Roofer
3 of the top 20 show no website
43 median Google reviews
4.67 average rating
Median Google reviews of the top listings
AlbanyUS median
013253850
Plumber 42
HVAC 20
Roofer 43
| Trade | Albany | US median |
|---|---|---|
| Plumber | 42 | 31 |
| HVAC | 20 | 28.5 |
| Roofer | 43 | 24 |
Your review gap
How do your reviews compare on Albany's map?
42
reviews behind the Albany median for plumbers on the map (42).
Reviews are only one of the signals Google Maps uses.
Out-build the top listings
The quickest gains often come from fast, well-structured service pages with structured data.
Albany's plumbers on Google Maps are here.
Own the whole area
A page each for Millersburg and Tangent and the rest of the area around Albany, before competitors do.
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AI answers
AI search optimisation and structured data, so Google's AI Overviews, ChatGPT and Gemini can cite you.
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The map pack
Google Business Profile management, regular posts, local citations and a steady flow of reviews.
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The organic results
Technical fixes, service and area pages, and backlinks from relevant sites.
Who do the AIs name as the best dentist in Albany, Oregon?
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 plumbers on Albany's Google map show no website. Websites for Albany businesses
Business openings and closures around Albany
In 2023, Linn County's new establishment rate was 9.808%
8.529% closed, against 9.615% opening and 7.957% closing in 2018.
9.808%new establishment rate
8.529%closure rate
9.615%new establishment rate in 2018
7.957%closure rate in 2018
Across the US
How the US compares
Two figures from the US to read Albany's numbers against.
Reviews
97%
97% of consumers read online reviews for local businesses; 41% always do
AI
45%
45% of US consumers say they use ChatGPT or other generative AI tools for local business recommendations
What this means for an Albany service business
The most-searched of the local service phrases we checked is "dentist albany", at 90 searches a month in Oregon; next is "plumber albany", at 40 a month. For "plumber" around Albany, 6 of the top 20 Google Maps results show no website; if your own listing shows no website, it is worth adding the link. As for reviews, at least half of those 20 listings have 42 reviews or more.
Plans for Albany businesses
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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
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Albany FAQs
What Albany business owners ask us
Do you work with businesses in Albany?
Yes. Breakline's remote team of senior SEO specialists works with service businesses across the US and UK, including Albany.
Is there search demand for a dentist in Albany?
"dentist albany" averaged 90 searches a month in Oregon in the 12 months to September 2026.
Which month has the most searches for a roofer in Albany?
Searches for "roofer albany" in Oregon peaked in October 2025 at 90, against an average of 30 a month.
Do I need an SEO agency in Albany?
It depends on how easily customers find you now. "dentist albany" averages 90 searches a month in Oregon, and 6 of the top 20 plumbers on Google Maps around Albany 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 big is Albany?
Albany city has about 56,800 people (2020–2024).
What does Google Maps competition look like for plumbers in Albany?
Of the top 20 plumbers on Google Maps around Albany, 6 show no website, and at least half of them have 42 reviews or more.
How many people in Albany work for themselves?
7% of workers in Albany city are self-employed (ACS 2020–2024).
How many businesses are there in Albany?
Linn County has 2,846 employer businesses (2023) and 7,826 businesses with no employees (2024).
Near Albany
Albany and its neighbours
Within 7 miles
- Millersburg3.8 mi
- Tangent5.5 mi
- Adair Village6.6 mi
Nearby location pages
Oregon
Read next: Plumber SEO – Ranking for Emergency Keywords and Local Searches
Straight-line distances
What we'd do first for a Albany business
- Own the map around Albany
Service areas set to the places you cover, regular posts and a review routine aimed at Albany's median on Google Maps.
- One page per place
Millersburg, Tangent and Adair Village: 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 Albany customers ask.
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