{"id":39672,"date":"2023-04-29T21:55:50","date_gmt":"2023-04-29T21:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/optilocal.org\/?p=39672"},"modified":"2023-10-10T21:13:38","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T21:13:38","slug":"local-seo-ranking-factors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optilocal.org\/local-seo-ranking-factors\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Local SEO Ranking Factors for Effective Business Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Local SEO ranking factors are crucial in determining the visibility and success of your local business online. Keeping abreast of the newest tactics for improving local search rankings is essential in light of shifting search engine algorithms.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll begin by exploring Google My Business (GMB) and its importance in boosting your local presence. From setting up and optimizing your GMB profile to leveraging insights for data-driven decisions, mastering GMB is integral to any comprehensive local SEO campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_f7873f-6a.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_f7873f-6a .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:702px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_f7873f-6a.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_f7873f-6a .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_f7873f-6a figure{max-width:702px;}.kb-image_f7873f-6a .image-is-svg, .kb-image_f7873f-6a .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_f7873f-6a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image_f7873f-6a img.kb-img, .kb-image_f7873f-6a .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:28px;border-top-right-radius:28px;border-bottom-right-radius:28px;border-bottom-left-radius:28px;box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);filter:drop-shadow(0px 0px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_f7873f-6a\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"746\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/optilocal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-577.png\" alt=\"Local SEO Ranking Factors\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-39673\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optilocal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-577.png 746w, https:\/\/optilocal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-577-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/optilocal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-577-650x364.png 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_3b3fc4-7d .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background-color:rgba(142,209,252,0.12);border-top:1px solid #0693e3;border-right:1px solid #0693e3;border-bottom:1px solid #0693e3;border-left:1px solid #0693e3;border-top-left-radius:28px;border-top-right-radius:28px;border-bottom-right-radius:28px;border-bottom-left-radius:28px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_3b3fc4-7d .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_3b3fc4-7d .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_3b3fc4-7d .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_3b3fc4-7d .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_3b3fc4-7d .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_3b3fc4-7d .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_3b3fc4-7d .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_3b3fc4-7d .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_3b3fc4-7d .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before{background-color:rgba(142,209,252,0.12);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_3b3fc4-7d .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid #0693e3;border-right:1px solid #0693e3;border-bottom:1px solid #0693e3;border-left:1px solid #0693e3;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_3b3fc4-7d .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid #0693e3;border-right:1px solid #0693e3;border-bottom:1px solid #0693e3;border-left:1px solid #0693e3;}}<\/style>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9731bd-90, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9731bd-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9731bd-90\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9731bd-90 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9731bd-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9731bd-90\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_9731bd-90 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9731bd-90\">#<strong>1. Google My Business<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting up and optimizing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Google My Business (GMB)<\/a> profile is essential for local SEO success. Accurately detailing your business, including the name, address, contact number, opening hours, and available services, are all key components of optimizing a Google My Business profile. Additionally, leveraging GMB insights can help you understand how customers interact with your business online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>a. Setting Up Your GMB Profile<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_57ccb1-43:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_57ccb1-43 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_57ccb1-43 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_57ccb1-43 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:#fcb900;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_57ccb1-43 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items_57ccb1-43 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_57ccb1-43 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_57ccb1-43 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items_57ccb1-43 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_b35361-c5\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Create or claim your existing GMB listing by visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Google My Business website<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_44e54b-e0\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Verify ownership of your business through one of the available methods provided by Google (e.g., postcard verification).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_3537fc-73\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Add all relevant details about your business, including NAP (Name, Address &amp; Phone Number), hours of operation, and categories that best describe your offer.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_aff010-e8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Provide potential customers with a visual representation of your business by adding high-quality images showcasing your establishment&#8217;s different aspects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>b. Optimizing Your GMB Profile<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To optimize your GMB profile:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_83e7d4-a2:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_83e7d4-a2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_83e7d4-a2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_83e7d4-a2 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:#fcb900;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_83e7d4-a2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items_83e7d4-a2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_83e7d4-a2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_83e7d4-a2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items_83e7d4-a2 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_95f544-de\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Maintain accuracy:<\/strong> Ensure all information in the listing is correct and consistent across other platforms where it appears.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_6283bd-72\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Solicit reviews:<\/strong> Encourage satisfied customers to leave positive reviews on their experience with your company directly on the platform using this guide from Google Support.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_560c3e-db\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Respond promptly: Actively engage with reviewers by responding to positive and negative feedback, demonstrating your commitment to customer satisfaction.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_f49daa-fc\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Utilize Google Posts:<\/strong> Share updates, promotions, or events through the GMB platform to keep potential customers informed about what&#8217;s happening at your business. This can help increase engagement and drive more traffic to your website.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_305d75-f7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_305d75-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_305d75-f7\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_305d75-f7 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_305d75-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_305d75-f7\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_305d75-f7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_305d75-f7\">#<strong>2. On-Page Signals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Optimizing on-page signals is a crucial aspect of local SEO ranking factors, as it helps search engines better understand the content on your website and its relevance to users&#8217; queries. This includes optimizing title tags and meta descriptions, utilizing structured data markup, and creating relevant content for local SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>a. Optimizing Title Tags and Meta Descriptions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Title tags are an essential element of on-page optimization because they inform search engines and users about a particular web page topic. To optimize title tags for local SEO, include relevant keywords or phrases that potential customers might use when searching for businesses like yours in their area. Similarly, crafting compelling meta descriptions with localized keywords can entice users to click through from SERPs (Search Engine Results Pages) to your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>b. Utilizing Structured Data Markup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Structured data markup, also known as schema markup or rich snippets, provides additional information about your business directly within SERPs by adding context-specific code to your site&#8217;s HTML pages. Implementing structured data can help search engines identify important details such as location, contact information, hours of operation, reviews &amp; ratings, which ultimately improve visibility in local searches.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_29f8c7-c2:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_29f8c7-c2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_29f8c7-c2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_29f8c7-c2 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:#fcb900;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_29f8c7-c2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items_29f8c7-c2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_29f8c7-c2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_29f8c7-c2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items_29f8c7-c2 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_efca98-ea\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Name:<\/strong> Include the name of your business along with any specific branch or location identifier, if applicable.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_bc7aca-7f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> Provide accurate address details, including street number\/name; city\/town; state\/province; postal code; country, etc., ensuring consistency across all platforms.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_336ea7-dd\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Contact Information:<\/strong> List phone numbers, email addresses, and other relevant contact details to make it easy for potential customers to get in touch with your business.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>c. Creating Relevant Content for Local SEO<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To achieve better local search engine visibility, creating content tailored to the needs of local users is key. This involves researching and incorporating localized keywords into your content strategy and creating informative articles or blog posts about topics related to your industry or services offered within a specific geographic area. For example, if you run a dental clinic in New York City, consider writing an article on &#8220;Top Dental Care Tips for Busy New Yorkers.&#8221; By providing valuable information tailored toward the interests of local users, you increase the likelihood of attracting highly-motivated traffic from nearby areas.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_aaae24-2a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_aaae24-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_aaae24-2a\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_aaae24-2a mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_aaae24-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_aaae24-2a\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_aaae24-2a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_aaae24-2a\">#<strong>3. Online Reviews<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Online reviews are crucial in establishing trust and credibility for your local business. By encouraging positive customer reviews, you can effectively showcase the quality of your products or services to potential clients searching online for businesses like yours. In this section, we will discuss strategies for encouraging positive customer feedback, responding to negative reviews professionally, and leveraging review platforms to increase the visibility and trustworthiness of your business.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_7b6dcd-5f.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_7b6dcd-5f .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:653px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_7b6dcd-5f.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_7b6dcd-5f .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_7b6dcd-5f figure{max-width:653px;}.kb-image_7b6dcd-5f .image-is-svg, .kb-image_7b6dcd-5f .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_7b6dcd-5f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image_7b6dcd-5f img.kb-img, .kb-image_7b6dcd-5f .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:28px;border-top-right-radius:28px;border-bottom-right-radius:28px;border-bottom-left-radius:28px;box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);filter:drop-shadow(0px 0px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_7b6dcd-5f\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"654\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/optilocal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-579.png\" alt=\"Online Reviews\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-39675\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optilocal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-579.png 654w, https:\/\/optilocal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-579-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/optilocal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-579-650x327.png 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leveraging Review Platforms to Increase Visibility\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to Google My Business, several other review platforms can help boost your online presence:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_91d99b-a5:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_91d99b-a5 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_91d99b-a5 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_91d99b-a5 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:#fcb900;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_91d99b-a5 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items_91d99b-a5 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_91d99b-a5 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_91d99b-a5 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items_91d99b-a5 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_8f6879-b9\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Yelp<\/a>: A popular platform for local businesses across various industries, Yelp allows users to search for businesses based on location, type of service provided, price range, and more. By claiming your business listing on Yelp and encouraging customers to leave reviews here and on GMB, you can increase visibility among potential clients searching specifically within this platform.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_810e9e-0a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">TripAdvisor<\/a>: For those in the hospitality industry (restaurants, hotels), TripAdvisor is another essential platform where travelers share experiences about accommodations they&#8217;ve visited during trips abroad or domestically. Claiming your listing here ensures accurate information is displayed while allowing customers who have had positive experiences at your establishment to share glowing testimonials with others planning future visits.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_bda7b4-05, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_bda7b4-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_bda7b4-05\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_bda7b4-05 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_bda7b4-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_bda7b4-05\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_bda7b4-05 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_bda7b4-05\">#<strong>4. Backlink Profile<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Building a strong backlink profile is essential to local SEO ranking factors. It can significantly impact your website&#8217;s domain authority and page rank in search engine results pages (SERPs). By focusing on quality links from local sources and industry sites, you can improve your online visibility and establish credibility within your niche.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Building Quality Links from Local Sources and Industry Sites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Acquiring high-quality backlinks from reputable local sources such as business directories or community websites can help boost your site&#8217;s relevance for location-specific searches. Additionally, securing links from authoritative industry-related sites demonstrates expertise in your field to users and search engines alike. To identify potential linking partners within these categories:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_95c7ee-71:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_95c7ee-71 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_95c7ee-71 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_95c7ee-71 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:#fcb900;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_95c7ee-71 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items_95c7ee-71 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_95c7ee-71 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_95c7ee-71 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items_95c7ee-71 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_79b808-60\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Research popular blogs or news outlets related to your niche.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_ec646b-51\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Connect with relevant organizations or associations that may offer directory listings.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_c08cd2-88\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Analyze competitors&#8217; backlink profiles using tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ahrefs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SEMrush<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/moz.com\/link-explorer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Moz Link Explorer<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_cd6d47-22, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_cd6d47-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_cd6d47-22\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_cd6d47-22 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_cd6d47-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_cd6d47-22\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_cd6d47-22 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_cd6d47-22\">#<strong>5. Online Citations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Online citations play a crucial role in local SEO ranking factors, as they help search engines verify the authenticity and relevance of your business information. By claiming and verifying listings on major directories &amp; aggregators, you can ensure consistent NAP (Name, Address, Phone Number) across all platforms. This consistency improves the accuracy of local search results for potential customers looking for businesses like yours in their area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get started with online citations, claim and verify your business listings on major directories such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Yelp<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yellowpages.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Yellow Pages<\/a>, and industry-specific sites relevant to your niche. Additionally, don&#8217;t forget to check out popular data aggregators like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neustarlocaleze.biz\/directory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Neustar Localeze<\/a>, Factual, or Infogroup&#8217;s Data Axle USAData. These platforms distribute your business information to various other websites that rely on them for accurate data.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_65fa52-8d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_65fa52-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_65fa52-8d\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_65fa52-8d mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_65fa52-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_65fa52-8d\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_65fa52-8d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_65fa52-8d\"><strong>#6. Ensuring Consistent NAP\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintaining consistent NAP information is essential for improving visibility in local search results because it helps search engines trust the legitimacy of your business details. To ensure this consistency:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_6d0085-22:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_6d0085-22 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_6d0085-22 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_6d0085-22 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:#fcb900;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_6d0085-22 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items_6d0085-22 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_6d0085-22 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_6d0085-22 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items_6d0085-22 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_ee0c3b-d5\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Audit existing citations by searching for variations of your business name or address.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_9c44c3-be\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Update any incorrect or outdated information found during the audit.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_f837b6-5d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Keep track of all your citation sources in a spreadsheet for easy monitoring and updating.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_b47fb6-df, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_b47fb6-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_b47fb6-df\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_b47fb6-df mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_b47fb6-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_b47fb6-df\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_b47fb6-df wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_b47fb6-df\">#<strong>7. Proximity to Searcher\u2019s Location<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to local SEO, one of the most important ranking factors is proximity to the searcher&#8217;s location. Google uses this factor when determining which search results should appear for different searches. This means that if your business is closer to a user searching for services or products in your area, you are more likely to appear at the top of their search results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With almost two-thirds of Google searches coming from mobile devices and most opting into location tracking, optimizing for mobile has never been more critical. Businesses must ensure their website and content are optimized for mobile use so they can take advantage of this ranking factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"645\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/optilocal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-578.png\" alt=\"Proximity to Searcher\u2019s Location\" class=\"wp-image-39674\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optilocal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-578.png 645w, https:\/\/optilocal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-578-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_17ab59-9a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_17ab59-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_17ab59-9a\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_17ab59-9a mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_17ab59-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_17ab59-9a\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_17ab59-9a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_17ab59-9a\">#<strong>8. Behavioral Signals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the factors we have already discussed, there are several behavioral signals that Google&#8217;s algorithm uses to determine ranking order for local search results. Behavioral signals refer to actions taken by users of your website or business listing, indicating how they interact and engage with it.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_50f34e-3c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_50f34e-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_50f34e-3c\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_50f34e-3c mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_50f34e-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_50f34e-3c\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_50f34e-3c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_50f34e-3c\">#<strong>9. Click-Through Rate (CTR)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The click-through rate measures how many people who see your website or business listing click through to view it. A higher CTR indicates that more people find your content relevant and engaging, leading them to take action by clicking on it. To improve your CTR, you should focus on creating compelling titles and meta descriptions that accurately reflect the content of your page.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0d91bb-6d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0d91bb-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0d91bb-6d\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0d91bb-6d mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0d91bb-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0d91bb-6d\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_0d91bb-6d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0d91bb-6d\">#<strong>10. Mobile Clicks-to-Calls<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many searches today are conducted using mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. As such, one important behavioral signal is mobile clicks-to-calls &#8211; this refers to when someone clicks on the phone number displayed in a local search result from their mobile device to call directly from the SERP without visiting any website at all! This shows that users consider calling you easier than browsing through websites looking for information about what you offer.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9efe1b-33, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9efe1b-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9efe1b-33\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9efe1b-33 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9efe1b-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9efe1b-33\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_9efe1b-33 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9efe1b-33\"><strong>#11. Social Media Check-ins<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media check-ins also play a role in determining local search rankings because they show user engagement with businesses beyond just searching for them online \u2013 this can be seen as social proof showing other potential customers where real-life experiences have been positive enough so far as making someone want others to know about their experience too! Encouraging customers who visit your physical location(s) regularly or after purchasing something from you could help increase visibility across various platforms, including Facebook Places\/Instagram Locations, etc., which may lead to more visitors back over time!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_cec22f-e4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_cec22f-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_cec22f-e4\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_cec22f-e4 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_cec22f-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_cec22f-e4\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_cec22f-e4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_cec22f-e4\">#<strong>12. Local Landing Pages<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a local business owner, you must have a strong online presence to attract new customers and grow your business. One way to do this is by creating local landing pages targeting users in specific locations. A local landing page is a web page optimized for search engines to rank higher for location-specific keywords. These pages typically include information about your products or services and details about your physical location(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you own a restaurant in New York City, you might create separate landing pages for each neighborhood where you have locations (e.g., &#8220;Italian Restaurant in SoHo,&#8221; &#8220;Pizza Place on the Upper West Side&#8221;). By doing so, potential customers searching for restaurants near them will be more likely to find your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips for Creating Effective Local Landing Pages<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_8d6c19-c9:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_8d6c19-c9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_8d6c19-c9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_8d6c19-c9 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:#fcb900;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_8d6c19-c9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items_8d6c19-c9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_8d6c19-c9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_8d6c19-c9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items_8d6c19-c9 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_56a2f4-b6\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Create Unique Content:&nbsp;<\/strong>Each landing page should have unique content relevant to the specific location it&#8217;s targeting.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_ed3442-78\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Include Location-Specific Keywords:&nbsp;<\/strong>Incorporate keywords related to your business and its location(s) throughout the page, including in the title tag, meta description, header tags, and body copy.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_3fdcc5-9b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Add Contact Information:<\/strong> Include accurate contact information for each physical location on its landing page. This can help potential customers find you more easily and establish trust with your brand.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_dc2ccf-39, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_dc2ccf-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_dc2ccf-39\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_dc2ccf-39 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_dc2ccf-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_dc2ccf-39\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_dc2ccf-39 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_dc2ccf-39\"><strong>#13.\u00a0Local Content Marketing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In today&#8217;s digital age, content marketing is essential to any comprehensive local SEO campaign. Creating and publishing engaging, relevant, and informative content that resonates with your target audience in a specific geographic area can improve your online visibility and drive highly-motivated traffic to your website. Local content marketing helps establish trust and credibility with potential customers by demonstrating expertise in the industry while providing valuable information about the community where they live or work. It also allows businesses to connect with their local audience on a personal level by sharing stories that are relatable and relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To maximize the benefits of local content marketing for your business, it&#8217;s important to focus on producing high-quality pieces that address topics related to your products or services while incorporating location-based keywords. This approach will help search engines recognize the relevance of your website within a particular geographic region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Types of Local Content That Can Boost Your Rankings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_5e64a7-9e:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_5e64a7-9e ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_5e64a7-9e ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_5e64a7-9e .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:#fcb900;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_5e64a7-9e ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items_5e64a7-9e ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_5e64a7-9e ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_5e64a7-9e ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items_5e64a7-9e kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_70a079-04\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Blogs:<\/strong> Regularly writing blog posts provides fresh content for users and search engines. You can share news about upcoming events in town or write articles discussing how-to guides related to products\/services offered by your business.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_37fe99-b7\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Videos:<\/strong> Creating videos showcasing different aspects of life around town can be an effective way to engage viewers while promoting brand awareness at the same time.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_465fea-70\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Social Media Posts:<\/strong> Sharing updates on social media platforms such as Facebook or Twitter enables businesses to reach out directly to their followers using visual aids like images &amp; videos, which showcase what is happening locally along with promotions\/offers exclusive only available through these channels.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_cc1222-38\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Infographics:<\/strong> Infographics are visual representations of data or information that can be shared on social media platforms and websites. They help businesses to communicate complex ideas in an easy-to-understand format while promoting brand awareness.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_78a677-cb\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Local News Pieces:<\/strong> Writing articles about local events, news stories, or community happenings is a great way to demonstrate expertise in the industry while providing valuable information for readers who live within your target market area.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f4ae5e-72, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f4ae5e-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_f4ae5e-72\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f4ae5e-72 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f4ae5e-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_f4ae5e-72\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_f4ae5e-72 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_f4ae5e-72\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Local SEO ranking factors are crucial for businesses that want to improve online visibility and attract more customers. 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