local seo

 


Steps to Prepare Your Site for Local SEO
Here are a few eye-opening statistics that explain the importance of Local SEO:

▪ 97 percent of internet users in America shop online. Out of this, 57 percent shop online but purchase offline SAMPLE.

▪ 80 percent of people’s shopping budget is spent within 50 miles of their home.

▪ 61 percent of local searches result in a purchase.
Step #1: Geo-Target Your Keyword Research
Use the free keyword tools discussed in our blog, titled 16 Free Keyword Research Tools,
tep #2: Competitor Research
List out three of your top online local business competitors and run a free Website 
Step #3: Add Local Keywords to Your Site Content
Step #4: Add Local Address to Footer
Add your local business address and phone number to the footer of your website. They must be visible on all the web pages of your site.
Step #5: Set Your Geographic-Target on Google Webmaster Tools
If you have a generic top-level domain and intend to target a certain geographic location, you must geo-target your site on Google Webmaster Tools (GWT).
Step #6: Register Your Business on Google My Business
Since the last changes from Google Places moving into Google My Business, it has become easier the way of submitting your business in Google Local Search Engine.
Step #7: Submit Your Site to Other Search Engines
To improve your site’s local SEO you must consider submitting your site to other search engines, as follows:

▪ Yahoo Business Listing

▪ Ask Business Listing

▪ Bing Local Listing


Step #8: Submit to Local Directories
Submit your site to top local directories, as follows:

▪ InsiderPages

▪ CitySquares

▪ MojoPages

▪ SuperPages

Step #9: Submit to Top Online Review Sites
Submit your site to online review sites, as follows:

▪ Yelp for Business

▪ AngiesList

▪ JudysBook

▪ MerchantCircle