Google is king when it comes to searching. Nearly everyone uses google. When you are searching for a locksmith, would it surprise you to find that your results will vary based on how you search and sometimes even how the map is positioned? Or even where you are when you search? Check it out:
In LaGrange, Ga the search “Locksmith near me” resulted in this:
As you can see, we are happily and thankfully the first name that shows. However if you look, Minute Key is not actually a locksmith, it is primarily a key duplication service. They claim to have a local technician, but the numbers on both are not local. Look what happens when you search differently.
Searching for “Locksmith LaGrange, Ga” resulted in this:
Again, you will see not only our listing but to other local locksmiths as well as the key duplication machines again. It is interesting to note, that depending on how the map is positioned and where you currently are, depends on if our listing is in the first or second position.
While locksmiths provide key duplication services, key machines are not locksmiths.
There is a notable distinction, interacting with a professional locksmith vs using an automated machine to duplicate your keys. It should also be obvious that a key duplication machine is not an actual locksmith.
When you are searching for a locksmith, make sure you are calling a local to your area number. Some companies advertise they are local, and really they are just the middle man. What does this mean for you as a customer? Well it could mean that you will pay the local locksmith more to do a job that they would have done for less if you called them directly, or you the local locksmith is taking a lower than typical rate from the company you called, and you will not be their first priority if they have other calls.
Who you get depends on how you search! Be careful when searching for a locksmith near me, or the name of your town, and be sure you get a local option!
