Grow Smarter.
Get Found Locally.
Digital marketing for small businesses on the Treasure Coast. We help businesses show up on Google and get more customers — and install the systems that keep the business running efficiently.
Trusted by local business owners
Real people, real results on the Treasure Coast
Listing Visibility
+82%
Engagement Rate
4.7x
Calls From Google
+64%
Review Score
5.0
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Who we are
A full-service local marketing partner for growing businesses
Local Thrive Media helps small businesses on the Treasure Coast get found on Google and turn that visibility into real customers. We pair hands-on service with the technical work most agencies skip.
AI search is our specialty. Customers now ask ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google's AI Overviews who to call — so we optimize your business data, content, and directory listings (including our own Thrive directory network) to be the business those answers recommend.
Learn About UsFull-Stack
Every discipline under one roof
Hands-On
A real person on your account
Systems-Driven
Automation does the follow-up
Measurable
Transparent reporting, real impact
Our services
Seven disciplines. One local advantage.
We handle everything that drives local growth — and we execute it all under one roof.
AI Search Optimization
Get recommended by ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Gemini — the new way customers find local businesses.
Learn moreLocal Directory Listings
Featured and verified listings across our Thrive directory network plus the citations AI and Google rely on.
Learn moreGoogle Business Profile Optimization
Dominate local search. We rebuild and optimize the #1 place local customers find, judge, and call your business.
Learn moreGoogle Business Profile Management
Weekly posts, fresh photos, and ongoing updates that keep your profile active — because Google rewards businesses that show up.
Learn moreLocal Map Pack Ranking
Get your business into Google's top 3 local results — where the majority of local clicks and calls actually happen.
Learn moreReview Generation & Management
Stack 5-star reviews on autopilot and respond to every one — so your reputation closes deals before you pick up the phone.
Learn moreWebsite Design & Development
State-of-the-art websites engineered for conversion. Mobile-first, blazing fast, and built to turn visitors into calls.
Learn moreBusiness Systems & Automation
Missed call text back, follow-up automation, and lead routing so nothing slips through the cracks while you're on the job.
Learn moreMonthly Reporting & Insights
Plain-English reporting on rankings, calls, reviews, and leads — plus a monthly strategy session with a real person.
Learn moreFlagship — Thrive Directories
Become the business locals find first.
Thrive Directories is our network of local business directories — starting with PSL Thrive in Port St. Lucie. Get listed, get verified, and get featured in front of people already searching for a business like yours.
It replaces what the industry used to sell as "citations" and turns it into a real local exposure system built for how customers actually discover businesses today.
"Who's the best near me?"
Our story in numbers
The data behind our difference
Built for small businesses, local brands, and service companies across the Treasure Coast.
5.0
Google star rating
50+
Local listings managed per client
24hr
Response time, guaranteed
100%
Treasure Coast focused
How we work
Precision at Every Phase
Our process is proven, transparent, and built for accountability. No guesswork — just measurable progress.
Deep Audit & Discovery
We map your entire online footprint — every listing, every competitor, every gap. That intelligence drives every decision we make.
Custom Strategy
No templates. A plan built around your market, your competition, and the customers you actually want to reach.
Aggressive Execution
We deploy across every channel at once — profile, listings, website, reviews, and automation — creating compound momentum.
Optimize & Scale
Continuous monitoring, monthly strategy sessions, and plain-English reporting. Your advantage compounds over time.
Client results
Trusted by local businesses
Real feedback from real business owners on the Treasure Coast. Leave a review.
"Matthew Schaeffer has been great to work with. Getting listed in the PSL Thrive Directory has already brought us new local customers. Highly recommend supporting what they're building here."
"Our Google profile finally looks like a real business. Calls picked up within the first couple of months and we actually understand what's happening each month."
"The missed call text back alone paid for itself. We stopped losing jobs just because we were on a ladder when the phone rang."
Service areas
A marketing agency for the Treasure Coast & Palm Beaches
We work with small businesses from Fellsmere to Boca Raton — across Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Palm Beach counties.
Free instant audit
How visible is your business?
Get a free Local Visibility Score across Google, the map pack, reviews, and 50+ directories. See exactly where you stand — and where you're losing customers.
- Local Search Visibility
- Google Business Profile Health
- Review Score & Velocity
- Listing Accuracy Across 50+ Sites
- Competitor Comparison
Let's grow your business
Ready to get more customers?
Book a free consultation. We'll walk through your business, your local market, and exactly how we'd help you bring in more customers — no pressure, no confusing pitch.
Or email us directly at matt@localthrivemedia.com