When you search “barber near me,” Google looks at where you are standing and tries to find a barbershop close by that it trusts. Trust, to Google, is a mysterious blend of reviews, how long a website has existed, and whether that website publishes content like this. So here we are, publishing content like this.
If you are anywhere near Carlton, Fitzroy, Parkville, Brunswick or the Melbourne CBD, then congratulations, we are the “near” in your “near me.” Buddy’s is at 85 Grattan Street, Carlton. That is a real address. You can walk in and everything.
Are you a good barber though
Fair question. A page ranking well on Google tells you we understand the internet, not that we understand your head. So here is the actual pitch, delivered without a single stock photo of a man in a leather apron staring wistfully at a cutthroat razor:
We do proper haircuts. Skin fades, scissor work, beard trims, the lot. The barbers here rent their chairs, which means every one of them runs their own book and lives or dies on whether you come back. Nobody is phoning it in on a wage while dreaming about their lunch break. It is a surprisingly effective quality control system.
Things this blog post is supposed to include
According to the SEO checklist we are working from, a post like this should contain:
**The phrase “barber near me” several times.** Done. Barber near me. There is another one.
**Local keywords.** Barbershop Carlton. Haircut Carlton. Skin fade Melbourne. Best barber inner north. We are legally allowed to say all of these because they are just true.
**A call to action.** Book online. It takes about ninety seconds and you will never have to make a phone call, which we understand is important to you.
**An FAQ section.** Coming right up.
Frequently asked questions (that Google made us write)
**Do you take walk ins?**
When there is a gap, yes. But the book fills up, especially Fridays and Saturdays, so booking is the smarter move.
**How much is a haircut?**
Check the booking page for current pricing. Any number we print here will be wrong within a year and then this blog post becomes a liability.
**How often should I get a haircut?**
Every 3 to 4 weeks if you want to look consistently sharp. Every 6 to 8 if you enjoy the fortnight where it looks great and the month where it does not.
**Is Buddy’s the best barbershop near me?**
We are a barbershop. We are near you. You have read this far. Draw your own conclusions.
The ending, where we ask you to book
That is the whole post. You searched, Google delivered, and now you know exactly why this page exists: so that you would find us instead of somewhere worse. The machine worked.
Book in at Buddy’s Barbershop, 85 Grattan Street, Carlton. Your hair is not getting shorter on its own. Well. It is actually doing the opposite.