Frequently asked questions
Is the audit really free?
Yes. I compare your presence on Google and in AI answers with three competitors, and send you the results within 72 hours. No obligation: if you don't go further, you keep the audit.
Do I need a website?
Not always. For many shops and independents, a complete Google profile pays off faster than a website. The audit tells you honestly where to start.
How long before I see results?
Your Google profile is sorted in about a week, and the first effects often show in the following weeks. Map rankings usually take two to four months to improve clearly.
Can you guarantee first place on Google?
No. Nobody can honestly guarantee it, so be wary of anyone who does. I work on what Google and AI tools take into account, and measure progress every month.
How do I appear in ChatGPT, Gemini or Google's AI Mode?
AI tools rely on the same signals as Google: a complete profile, Bing and Apple Maps listings, reviews on several platforms, the same details everywhere and a clear website. Nobody can guarantee being named, but you can become the obvious answer.
Do the website and profile belong to me?
Yes. The domain is in your name, and you remain the owner of your Google profile and accounts. I only act as a manager.
What happens if I stop the monthly support?
Everything stays in place and stays yours. Essential has no commitment; Visibility and Growth have a 3-month minimum, because local rankings take time to move.
Do you work in English?
Yes, in English and French, and I can create the English version of your site for tourist, expat or cross-border customers.
Which area do you cover?
Annecy and Haute-Savoie. I come and see you in person to go through the audit and decide together, face to face; the follow-up can then be done remotely if you prefer.
Do your prices include VAT?
Le Baliseur is a French micro-enterprise, so VAT is not applicable (art. 293 B of the French tax code). The price shown is the price you pay.
Do you ask for Google reviews in exchange for a discount?
No, that's against Google's rules. The first-five-clients offer is for a testimonial published on this site, marked as coming from a founding client.
Another question? Email me at chris@lebaliseur.fr, or start with the free audit.