- Founded
- 2017
- Team size
- 11-50
- Headquarters
- Uxbridge, ON, Canada
- Avg. cost
- $3,000–$10,000/mo
Overview
About
Sterling Sky is a Canadian local SEO firm founded by Joy Hawkins, one of the most-cited voices in the Google Business Profile space. The team focuses narrowly on local SEO, GBP suspensions, Local Service Ads, and training, with deep experience in healthcare, legal, home services, and franchise verticals. The agency also runs the Local Search Forum and publishes original local-SEO research.
Sterling Sky is a Canadian local SEO firm founded by Joy Hawkins, one of the most-cited voices in the Google Business Profile space. The team focuses narrowly on local SEO, GBP suspensions, Local Service Ads, and training, with deep experience in healthcare, legal, home services, and franchise verticals. The agency also runs the Local Search Forum and publishes original local-SEO research.
What they do
Services
- Local SEO
- Local SEO Audit
- Google Business Profile Suspensions
- Google Local Service Ads (LSA)
- Pay-Per-Click (PPC)
- Local SEO Training
- Marketing Consulting
Specializations
Industries served
Ideal client
Who they help
Ideal for multi-location businesses, franchises, and service-area businesses in legal, healthcare, and home services that live or die by Google Maps rankings. Also a strong pick for anyone fighting a GBP suspension or reinstatement where domain expertise matters more than a generalist agency.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Founder-led by Joy Hawkins, a recognized Google Business Profile authority
- Narrow focus on local SEO instead of a scattered service menu
- Specialist help for GBP suspensions and reinstatements
- Original research and training content back up the methodology
- Strong vertical experience in legal, healthcare, and franchise
Cons
- Not a fit for brands that need full-funnel digital marketing
- Smaller team means capacity is tighter than larger local SEO shops
- Pricing reflects specialist expertise, not entry-level packages
Pricing
Common questions
FAQ
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What services does Sterling Sky offer?
Sterling Sky offers Local SEO, Local SEO Audit, Google Business Profile Suspensions, Google Local Service Ads (LSA), Pay-Per-Click (PPC), Local SEO Training, and more.
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Where is Sterling Sky based?
Sterling Sky is headquartered in Uxbridge, ON, Canada and works with clients remotely worldwide.
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How much does Sterling Sky cost?
Sterling Sky operates on a monthly retainer model, a minimum engagement of $3,000, typical costs of $3,000–$10,000/mo.
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Who is Sterling Sky best for?
Ideal for multi-location businesses, franchises, and service-area businesses in legal, healthcare, and home services that live or die by Google Maps rankings. Also a strong pick for anyone fighting a GBP suspension or reinstatement where domain expertise matters more than a generalist agency.
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What industries does Sterling Sky serve?
Sterling Sky serves clients in Healthcare, Legal, Home services, Franchise.
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How big is Sterling Sky and when was it founded?
Sterling Sky was founded in 2017 and has a team of 11-50 people.
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How do I contact Sterling Sky?
You can visit www.sterlingsky.ca, or call 1-800-615-6567.
Editor’s take
The go-to for local SEO work where Google Maps results and GBP compliance are the business. Look elsewhere if you need paid social, broad content, or ecommerce SEO.