Local Web Marketing What nobody has told you about your website, local searches and reviews.

Chris Giarratana - @CJGiarratana

● Holiday Inn Marketing Analyst, Email Marketing, Strategy

● Certifications: Inbound Marketing (HubSpot), Google Analytics, Accredited Bing Ads, Google Partner

● Deputy Commissioner at Kappa Sigma Fraternity● Marketing Consultant at CJGiarratana.com

Alex Alexakis - @PixelChefs

● Westgate Resorts Team Lead: SEO, Web Site Architecture, UI Design, Conversions

● Award winning UI Designer with focus on best practices and User-Centered Design

● Participates in SEO experiments and featured in several business & SEO blogs

● Founder of PixelChefs.com

OrlandoSEOSiteClinic.com

● Huge Logos and Taglines● Hidden Phone Numbers or Contact Forms● Non Responsive Websites & Bad Coding● Use of Bad Cellphone Images● No Focus on User Intent and Need

Clean the Clutter. Rethink your Website● No Clear Message on Services Offered● Facebook Buttons for No Reason● Picture of Family Members● Slider Text without a purpose● Use of Multiple Fonts and Colors

http://www.orlandoseositeclinic.com/?utm_source=logo&utm_medium=slideshow&utm_campaign=seo-slideshow

Your Keywords, Think and Research● What do you offer make a list● Research which keywords are good ● Create a diagram of your pages● What do your clients ask you?

● Call Now● Find Our Location

Closest to You● Email Us● Let Us Contact You● Download our

Brochure

● View our Work Samples

● 1-800 # & Social Proof

● Call and Main Nav

● Call Now● Find our Locations

● Call Now (showing the 1-800#

● Find Our Location Closest to You

● Email Us● Let Us Contact You● Download our

Brochure● View our Work

Samples

Schema for local BusinessSchema markup is code that you put on your website to help the search engines return more informative results for users.

Different types of schema: Geographical, Local Business, Reviews

Image source: http://www.fslocal.com/

Clean Your Message. Great Content = More Sales

● Marketing is all about the message. ● Messaging is about micro yes(s). ● Write for people, optimize for Robots. ● Keyword research is important, but focus on intent of your audience. ● Value is presented through saving time or saving money. Everything needs

to show those items.

Content That Sells.● Your services provide a solution to a

problem.● Show benefits to address real-world issues

and solutions.● Don’t list features. Connect your

features/options to emotional benefits. ● People remember emotions.

Landing Pages: Structure & Design● Place strongest points at the top of your landing page. ● Optimize for mobile, simplicity = profit. Cluttered = lost $$.● Use bullet points and lists. Always place images to the right of text.

Landing Pages: CTA Tips● Focus on a single message but several CTA’s. ● Optimize for mobile, simplicity = profit. Cluttered =

lost $$.● Use bullet points and lists. Always place images to the

right of text. ● Include a CTA about every 50 - 75 words. ● CTA buttons need different color than main color

palette.

Keep your Messaging Consistent in all of your Branding.

● Choose tag line, core words, and value proposition.● Find your “voice” and tone and stick to it. ● Use consistent verbiage when describing your services. ● This allows your readers to recognize your brand.

Core Messaging Example: Orlando SEO Site Clinic

● One of the first things we did was establish core messaging.

● Real-time, professional insight● Drive sales and increase conversions

Thousands of Sites... Which Ones Matter?

1. Google2. Bing3. Yahoo!4. Yelp5. Facebook

6. Better Business Bureau7. Angie's List8. Merchant Circle9. LinkedIn10. YP.com

Why and How to Respond to Reviews.● Marketing is all about the message for your readers. ● Reviews are opportunities to hear from your customers first-hand. ● Respond immediately (good or bad)... especially bad. ● Be sympathetic if bad, and always provide answers.

Want to learn more?● Search Engine Optimization● SEO Copywriting● Paid Social Advertising● Website Development● Content Strategy