What Is Local SEO? Why It Matters for Your Business

By Tharindu Gunawardana | SearchMinistry Media

Local SEO is the process of optimising your online presence to rank higher in local search engine results pages. It focuses on a specific geographic area.

Key Components

  • Website Optimisation: Content, Keywords, NAP consistency, and Mobile optimisation.
  • GBP Optimisation: Complete profile, regular updates, and responding to reviews.
  • Citation Building: Listing on Yelp, TripAdvisor, Yellow Pages.

Benefits of Local SEO

  • Increased visibility in local search
  • Targeted traffic from nearby customers
  • Improved brand awareness
  • More leads and sales
  • Competitive advantage over local competitors