Zak Hargraves, Your Local Digital Marketing Specialist on the Gold Coast.
Serving Gold Coast and the surrounding region.
Zak is the Localsearch representative on the Gold Coast — the person you deal with directly for search, Google Ads, websites and reviews, from the first strategy session onwards.
- 702
- Active clients
- 4.9★
- Client rating
- Localsearch
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Built around Gold Coast businesses
With a strong foundation in sales and a people-first approach, Zak is passionate about helping businesses achieve meaningful results through genuine connection and understanding. He believes every successful partnership begins with an honest conversation, taking the time to listen, identify needs and provide tailored solutions. Known for his hands-on approach, Zak has helped clients navigate challenges with patience and confidence.
Embodying Localsearch's 'clients for life' philosophy, Zak builds authentic relationships grounded in trust and collaboration. With a friendly personality and great sense of humour, he brings warmth and positivity to every interaction.
Areas Zak covers
Zak works with businesses across Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise, Southport, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads, Robina, Coolangatta, Nerang, Pacific Pines, Helensvale, Tweed Coast, Burnett and the surrounding region, including:
- Surfers Paradise
- Southport
- Broadbeach
- Burleigh Heads
- Robina
- Coolangatta
- Nerang
- Pacific Pines
- Helensvale
- Tweed Coast
Local pages for Gold Coast
What Zak can help you with
Rank for what Gold Coast customers actually type — suburb by suburb, service by service.
Search campaigns aimed at buyers in Gold Coast, measured on enquiries rather than impressions.
Fast, conversion-built websites for Gold Coast businesses — designed for leads, not just looks.
Own the Gold Coast map pack and turn local discovery into calls and walk-ins.
Collect more 5-star reviews from Gold Coast customers and protect the trust you've earned.
“Every business has a story. My job is to help it grow and make the process enjoyable along the way.”
Working with Zak
- Which areas does Zak cover?
- Zak Hargraves looks after businesses on the Gold Coast, including Surfers Paradise, Southport, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads, Robina, Coolangatta and the surrounding region. Zak also works with businesses in Surfers Paradise, Southport, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads, Robina, Coolangatta, Nerang, Pacific Pines, Helensvale, Tweed Coast, Burnett. Visits are in person where it's practical, and over video where that's easier for you.
- What happens in a strategy session with Zak?
- It's a free, no-obligation conversation, usually 30 to 45 minutes, online or in person. Zak reviews how your business currently shows up in Google search, Maps and on your own website, compares that with other businesses competing for the same Gold Coast customers, and gives you a plain-English plan of what to fix first. There's no requirement to buy anything.
- What kinds of businesses does Zak work with?
- Local, owner-run businesses across trades and construction, health and beauty, automotive, retail, hospitality and professional services. Localsearch has worked with Australian small businesses since 1993, and Zak handles Gold Coast accounts directly rather than passing them to a call centre.
- How do I get in touch with Zak?
- Request a strategy session using the form linked on this page and it goes to Zak directly, or call Localsearch on 1300 753 650.
Ready to grow your Gold Coast business? Book a free strategy session with Zak today
No spin, no pressure, just a clear plan for what'll actually move the needle for you on the Gold Coast.