Local SEO, Simplified: How to Show Up—and Get Chosen—in “Near Me” Searches
Local search is intent‑rich: people are on the move and ready to act. Whether you’re a single‑location shop or a multi‑city services brand, the path to visibility is straightforward: consistent data, strong profiles, and pages that prove you’re nearby and trustworthy.
Claim and optimize your profiles
• Google Business Profile (GBP): claim, verify, and complete every field—categories, hours (holiday hours too), services, photos, and Q&A.
• Mirror your data in Bing Places, Apple Maps, Yelp, and relevant vertical directories.
Keep NAP consistent
Your Name/Address/Phone must match across your site, GBP, and citations. Small mismatches confuse crawlers (and customers).
Make reviews part of operations
Ask after good experiences. Respond to all reviews—thank the positive, own the negative, and show your fix. Include keywords and location naturally in responses.
Tune your website for local
• Add a Locations hub and unique pages per city/area with specific services, landmarks, and directions.
• Mark up pages with LocalBusiness schema.
• Include embedded maps and click‑to‑call buttons on mobile.
Content ideas that win links
Highlight neighborhood guides, “best of” lists, case snapshots in your service area, and community involvement—assets locals will share and reference.
What to track
Local pack visibility, calls from GBP, driving‑directions requests, and conversions on location pages. If a page gets traffic but no calls/forms, rework CTAs and proof (testimonials, hours, pricing clarity).
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US Digital Works Partner Source Adapted from Qode Magazine, “What Is Local SEO and How to Do It Right,” Dec 1, 2023. Qode Interactive
