Ep. #115 - The Basics of Local SEO: Dominating Your Niche Market

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Local SEO can transform your business, making it the go-to spot in your community for what you do best. In this episode, we dive deep into the basics of Local SEO and examine crucial strategies to help you drive more customers to your doorstep and boost your online visibility.

Whether you’re managing a café, running a dental practice, or owning a quaint bookstore, these insights are tailored to help you thrive in your local market.

Key Points We’ll Cover:

• Google Business Profile (GBP) Optimization: Unlock the potential of your business listing on Google. Learn the ins and outs of claiming, verifying, and optimizing your profile to ensure your business stands out and appeals to potential customers.
• On-Page SEO for Local Businesses: We'll guide you through the process of enhancing your website with strategic local keywords, ensuring consistency in your NAP (Name, Address, Phone Number) data, and crafting compelling local landing pages.
• Local Link Building: Discover effective strategies for building solid relationships with other local businesses, getting listed in reputable local directories, and leveraging local media to gain valuable backlinks.
• Local Content Creation: Learn how to engage your local audience with content that resonates, from blogging about community events to creating resource guides that highlight your area’s unique aspects.

Tune in to optimize your Local SEO game and turn your business into a local landmark.

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Resources Mentioned:

• Semrush's Listing Management Tool - https://www.99signals.com/semrush-local/
• BrightLocal - https://www.brightlocal.com/
• [Semrush Blog Post] Stand out in search with local business schema markup - https://www.semrush.com/local/blog/local-business-schema/

Additional Local SEO Resources:

• ⁠Local Search Ranking Factors (Moz) - https://moz.com/learn/seo/local-ranking-factors
• Google Maps Marketing Guide for Ranking in Local Search (Nightwatch) - https://nightwatch.io/blog/google-maps-marketing
• Local SEO: The Definitive Guide (Backlinko) - https://backlinko.com/local-seo-guide

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