Start with the map pack
A managed Google Business Profile, reviews coming in every month and service pages written the way Helena customers search.
SEO, Google Maps and websites in Helena
Helena SEO Company
SEO, Google Maps and websites that bring in calls from Helena, run by senior specialists, remotely.
Working with businesses across Helena and nearby places such as South Hills and Helena West Side.
Places near Helena:South HillsHelena West SideUnionvilleEast HelenaHelena Valley West CentralHelena Valley Southeast
Local people33,639
Dentist searches880
Employers2,603
Dental practices51
10/20
of the top 20 plumbers on Helena's Google map show no website.
Helena in numbers
About 33,600 people live in Helena city
The median household income is $71,036, and 52.6% of homes are owner-occupied (ACS 2020–2024).
33,639people
15,774households
52.6%of homes are owner-occupied
$71,036median household income
Helena's business base
Lewis and Clark County has 2,603 employer businesses
75.7% of them have fewer than ten employees (County Business Patterns 2023).
2,603employer businesses
75.7%have fewer than 10 employees
73%of US employer businesses have fewer than 10 employees
How big they are
Share of businesses by sector
Firms by trade
51Dental practices
49Law firms
48Residential remodelers
45Plumbing and HVAC contractors
37Landscaping companies
36Electrical contractors
31Janitorial companies
29Auto repair shops
Self-employment in Helena
10.1% of Helena's workers are self-employed
Across Lewis and Clark County, 6,580 businesses have no employees (Nonemployer Statistics 2024).
10.1%of workers are self-employed
6,580businesses with no employees
Searches that name Helena
"dentist helena" has the most searches of the service phrases with a Google Ads figure
"dentist helena" averages 880 searches a month in Montana; "plumber helena" 590, "auto repair helena" 260 and "landscaping helena" 210.
| Trade · search phrase | Searches a month | 12 months | Median reviews | No website | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "dentist helena" | 880 | Busiest month: Oct | – | – | – |
| "plumber helena" | 590 | Busiest month: Oct | 6 | 10 of 20 | Lower |
| "auto repair helena" | 260 | Busiest month: Nov | – | – | – |
| "landscaping helena" | 210 | Busiest month: Apr | – | – | – |
| "locksmith helena" | 210 | Busiest month: Oct | – | – | – |
| "electrician helena" | 170 | Busiest month: Oct | – | – | – |
| "accountant helena" | 50 | Busiest month: Jan | – | – | – |
| "house cleaning helena" | 50 | Busiest month: Apr | – | – | – |
880searches a month for "dentist helena": Google Ads' lowest reported band, very few searches
Seasonalitybusiest: Oct
Advertisers bid about £5.05 a click (approx., converted on 19 October 2026). Advertisers bid about $6.73 a click.
Google Maps competition in Helena
10 of the top 20 plumbers on Helena's map show no website
The top 20 have an average rating of 4.28, and at least half of them have 6 reviews or more. On the same map, 3 of the top 20 HVAC businesses and 3 of the top 20 roofers show no website.
The top listings on Google Maps, by trade
Plumber
10 of the top 20 show no website
6 median Google reviews
4.28 average rating
HVAC
3 of the top 20 show no website
13 median Google reviews
4.51 average rating
Roofer
3 of the top 20 show no website
14 median Google reviews
4.35 average rating
Median Google reviews of the top listings
HelenaUS median
010203040
Plumber 6
HVAC 13
Roofer 14
| Trade | Helena | US median |
|---|---|---|
| Plumber | 6 | 31 |
| HVAC | 13 | 28.5 |
| Roofer | 14 | 24 |
Check your gap
How do your reviews compare on Helena's map?
6
reviews behind the Helena median for plumbers on the map (6).
Reviews are only one of the signals Google Maps uses.
Out-build the top listings
Fast, well-structured service pages and structured data are often the quickest gains.
Cover every place you serve
Pages for South Hills and Helena West Side and the other places around Helena, before competitors notice.
Helena's plumbers on Google Maps are here.
- 1
AI answers
AI search optimisation and structured data, so Google's AI Overviews, ChatGPT and Gemini can cite you.
- 2
The map pack
Google Business Profile management, regular posts, local citations and a steady flow of reviews.
- 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 Helena, Montana?
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: 10 of the top 20 plumbers on Helena's Google map show no website. Websites for Helena businesses
How businesses start and close near Helena
In 2023, Lewis and Clark County's new establishment rate was 10.526%
The closure rate was 8.525%; in 2018, 9.232% opened and 6.9% closed.
10.526%new establishment rate
8.525%closure rate
9.232%new establishment rate in 2018
6.9%closure rate in 2018
Across the US
How the US compares
Two national figures to set Helena's numbers in context.
Reviews
54%
Visiting the business's website is the most common step after reading positive reviews: 54% of US consumers do it
AI
45%
45% of US consumers say they use ChatGPT or other generative AI tools for local business recommendations
What this means for a Helena service business
"dentist helena" leads the service phrases that have a Google Ads figure, at 880 searches a month in Montana, ahead of "plumber helena" at 590 a month. A Google Maps search for "plumber" around Helena in October 2026 showed no website for 10 of the top 20 results; it is worth checking that your own listing links to your website. As for reviews, at least half of those 20 listings have 6 reviews or more.
Plans for Helena 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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Helena FAQs
Common questions from Helena businesses
Do you work with businesses in Helena?
Yes. Breakline's remote team of senior SEO specialists works with service businesses across the US and UK, including Helena.
Is there search demand for a dentist in Helena?
"dentist helena" averaged 880 searches a month in Montana in the 12 months to September 2026.
When do people in Helena search most for auto repair?
Searches for "auto repair helena" in Montana peaked in November 2025 and July 2026 at 320, against an average of 260 a month.
Do I need an SEO agency in Helena?
It depends on how easily customers find you now. "dentist helena" averages 880 searches a month in Montana, and 10 of the top 20 plumbers on Google Maps around Helena 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.
What is the population of Helena?
About 33,600 people live in Helena city (2020–2024).
How competitive is Google Maps for plumbers in Helena?
Of the top 20 plumbers on Google Maps around Helena, 10 show no website; at least half of them have 6 reviews or more.
How common is self-employment in Helena?
10.1% of workers in Helena city are self-employed (ACS 2020–2024).
How many businesses does Helena have?
Lewis and Clark County has 2,603 employer businesses (2023) and 6,580 businesses with no employees (2024).
Near Helena
Places around Helena
Within 7 miles
- South Hills2.9 mi
- Helena West Side4.6 mi
- Unionville4.6 mi
- East Helena4.7 mi
- Helena Valley West Central4.9 mi
- Helena Valley Southeast5.9 mi
- Montana City6.4 mi
Nearby location pages
Montana
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Straight-line distances
What we'd do first for a Helena business
- Own the map around Helena
Service areas set to the places you cover, regular posts and a review routine aimed at Helena's median on Google Maps.
- One page per place
South Hills, Helena West Side and Unionville: real pages with your jobs, photos and reviews from each area.
- Get mentioned in AI answers
Structured data, consistent business listings and clear answers to what Helena customers ask.
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