46% of all Google searches have local intent. If you run a local business - restaurant, plumber, dentist, salon - local SEO is everything.
1. Claim Your Google Business Profile
This is step one. Verify your business. Add photos, hours, services, and respond to reviews. A complete profile ranks higher.
2. Get Local Citations
List on Yelp, Yellow Pages, industry directories, and chamber of commerce sites. Consistent Name, Address, Phone across all listings is critical.
3. Write Location-Specific Content
Do not just blog about your industry. Blog about your industry IN your location. "How to choose a dentist in Austin" ranks better than "how to choose a dentist."
4. Collect Reviews
Reviews are a confirmed local ranking factor. Ask happy customers. Respond to every review.
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