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Local SEO Tutorial

This tutorial is a step-by-step playbook for business owners, marketers, and local service providers who want to attract more local customers through Google Search and Maps. Whether you’re in pest control, self-storage, home services, or retail — this guide walks you through how to show up when people in your area search for what you offer.

Key Takeaways

Google Business Profile is non-negotiable

It’s the foundation of your local visibility — without it, you won’t appear in the map pack.

Google Business Profile is non-negotiable

It’s the foundation of your local visibility — without it, you won’t appear in the map pack.

Google Business Profile is non-negotiable

It’s the foundation of your local visibility — without it, you won’t appear in the map pack.

Customer reviews influence both ranking and trust

Encouraging and managing reviews is critical for local growth and reputation.

Customer reviews influence both ranking and trust

Encouraging and managing reviews is critical for local growth and reputation.

Customer reviews influence both ranking and trust

Encouraging and managing reviews is critical for local growth and reputation.

Local citations matter for discoverability

Listing your business in reputable directories increases trust and visibility — if your NAP info is consistent.

Local citations matter for discoverability

Listing your business in reputable directories increases trust and visibility — if your NAP info is consistent.

Local citations matter for discoverability

Listing your business in reputable directories increases trust and visibility — if your NAP info is consistent.

Keyword research must include location intent

Understand what services people search for in your area — not just nationally — and create content accordingly.

Keyword research must include location intent

Understand what services people search for in your area — not just nationally — and create content accordingly.

Keyword research must include location intent

Understand what services people search for in your area — not just nationally — and create content accordingly.

Backlinks remain a strong ranking factor

Especially for the “blue link” organic results below the map. Local and industry-specific links work best.

Backlinks remain a strong ranking factor

Especially for the “blue link” organic results below the map. Local and industry-specific links work best.

Backlinks remain a strong ranking factor

Especially for the “blue link” organic results below the map. Local and industry-specific links work best.

On-page SEO must reflect local relevance

Including location keywords, clear URLs, contact info, and internal linking makes a real difference.

On-page SEO must reflect local relevance

Including location keywords, clear URLs, contact info, and internal linking makes a real difference.

On-page SEO must reflect local relevance

Including location keywords, clear URLs, contact info, and internal linking makes a real difference.

The right tools make it easier

Tools like Google Business Manager, Ahrefs, and Grid My Business can save time and give actionable insights.

The right tools make it easier

Tools like Google Business Manager, Ahrefs, and Grid My Business can save time and give actionable insights.

The right tools make it easier

Tools like Google Business Manager, Ahrefs, and Grid My Business can save time and give actionable insights.

Why You Should Download This Guide

If you operate in a competitive local market — such as termite inspection, plumbing, real estate, personal training, or storage rental — this guide gives you a clear, actionable roadmap to:

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Appear in the local map pack

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Improve your visibility across Google Search

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Attract more qualified leads from nearby customers

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Build long-term trust through reviews and authority

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Stay ahead of competitors who neglect local SEO

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Local business owners

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Marketing managers

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SEO freelancers & consultants

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Agencies serving local service providers

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