local-seo
Local Citation Building: The Complete Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about local citation building — what citations are, structured vs unstructured types, top sources by industry, how to build them, and ongoing management.
Everything you need to know about local citation building — what citations are, structured vs unstructured types, top sources by industry, how to build them, and ongoing management.
Learn how "near me" searches actually work, why adding "near me" to your pages does not help, and what really drives near me rankings — proximity, GBP, and mobile optimization.
Understand the key differences between local SEO and organic SEO — different ranking factors, different SERPs, different strategies — and learn when you need both.
A detailed step-by-step local SEO audit covering GBP, website, citations, reviews, and competitors. Learn what to look for and how to fix the issues you find.
Learn how to build a complete local SEO strategy from scratch: audit, goals, GBP optimization, content, links, reviews, tracking, and iteration for sustainable local growth.
A jargon-free guide to local SEO for small business owners. Learn free and low-cost tactics, time-efficient strategies, and a DIY approach to getting found in local search.
A comprehensive breakdown of every local SEO ranking factor category — GBP signals, on-page, links, citations, reviews, behavioral, and personalization — with data-backed insights.
A comprehensive local SEO checklist with 80+ tasks across GBP setup, on-page SEO, citations, reviews, content, technical SEO, and tracking to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
Actionable local SEO tips organized by category — Google Business Profile, website, reviews, citations, and content — with quick wins and advanced tactics to boost local rankings.
NAP consistency — having your business name, address, and phone number identical across all online directories — is a foundational local SEO signal. Learn how to audit and fix inconsistencies.