Best Practices To Get Found In Local Search

Agenda

• Why Local Search?• Local SEO 101• Robust G+ Local Page• Optimize Your Site For Local • 3rd Party Directory Sites• Local Online Reviews• Tools & Resources You Can Use• Questions

Why Local Search

Why Local SEO?

30% of all searches are Local Intent

Evolution of Google+ Local

Local Maps, Organic, Sponsored

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Some Definitions To Know•Google+ Local Page: Business Profile that details your business information, service offerings, customers can write reviews, you can link your website, get customers to choose you.

•Citations: Simple listings of your business information on 3rd party sites & directories

•NAP Info: Name, Address, Phone

•Local Aggregators: Spreads your info to tons of other, smaller business directory sites.

Google+ Local Page

Verify, Claim, Optimize G+ Local• Claim & Verify your free business

listing by searching your company name on Google

• List your official business name• Get your category right and pick as

many relevant ones avail• Business Description should have

relevant local search terms• List your services, areas served, specific

benefits, photos, website link, email• Logo and cover image• Link the page onto your website

Third Party Directory Sites

Third Party Directory Sites• Get your business listed on the

right websites..this is called citation building.

• Place accurate business name, address, phone on biggest directories all over U.S.

• 100% accuracy, proper formatting, no typos, consistency is key

• Submit to local aggregators to build credibility and solidify that you serve local areas

This is a crucial ranking factor in Google+ Local

Locally Optimize Your Site

How To Optimize Your Site For Local

• Put 1-2 local search terms that are relevant to your services you offer

• Every page of your site can (and should) feature a different title tag.

• Place your target city & brand name• Name, Address, Phone should be on

bottom of each of your pages

Local Online Reviews

90% of us consumers use online review sites to make buying decisions.

Steady Flow Of Reviews• Aim for 1-2 reviews per week, once

you get to 10 you will see stars• Give them printed out instructions

that walk them through the review process

• Have a section on your site with clickable icons to the most important review sites

• If satisfied customers know that you value their opinions, they will be glad to leave you a review

Best Practices For Reviews• Make it as no-pressure as possible• Do not offer incentives or pay customers

for reviews• Do not set up a laptop or IPAD, Google

knows where it’s coming from. (IP Address)• Don’t ask friends or family members• Respond to reviews often and thank

customers who leave nice reviews• Gather reviews in your spare time

Tools and Resources• www.GetListed.org– Quick clean up on top 10 directories– Scores lower than 75% need help

• Local Search Ranking Factors by David Mihm– www.moz.com/local-search-ranking-factors

• Follow Mike Blumenthal, Andrew Shotland, Phil Rozek, David Mihm.

• Keep spreadsheet and username / passwords in safe place

We are here to help• Free SEO report for your business • Drop your card off at our table• Free consultation at your office

Joseph A. Mohay407-243-8002

joseph@idigitalstrategies.comwww.idigitalstrategies.com

Joseph A. Mohay407-243-8002

joseph@idigitalstrategies.comwww.idigitalstrategies.com

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Questions