Local SEO: 5 Essential Components
There’s no reason for a local company to NOT get found high in organic search. Those who aren’t ranking aren’t taking the necessary steps. Notice I didn’t say they aren’t trying to rank or they aren’t paying an agency to take care of their SEO … I said, “They aren’t taking the necessary steps.”
That leads us to this: What are the necessary bases a business must cover to get found online?
Great question. I’m glad you asked.
Here’s why I’m qualified to answer that question: I’ve been working exclusively with small businesses to help them get organic rank (versus paying Google or Bing for pay-per-click ads) for over four years now — ever since I decided I couldn’t hang on any longer at my soul-sucking corporate SEO copywriter job.
Since May 10, 2013, I’ve been on a mission to help the little guys succeed at getting more business and finding ways to effectively compete in an often cut-throat marketplace. I’ve a heart for entrepreneurs.
Let’s get right into it. Do these five things, if you want your business to boom.
The Necessary Components of Local SEO
- Avoid SEO charlatans as if they have scabies: And they may. The first thing I tell my clients is to hang up when someone calls them or emails them, promising to…