Getting people through the door can be a constant struggle, which is why SEO is so important for local businesses.I know this for real now that I have a bookshop.

But with all the changes Google has made, how do you stand out in the local pack? Is the local pack even a thing anymore?

Today I’m chatting with a Local SEO expert about the latest advice, so stay Tooned.

• What local SEO is, and how it differs from normal organic SEO
• How search intent and local results work
• How to appear on the local pack
• Why your Google Business Profile is so important
• How to appear in the top three of the map pack
• Why the Q&A section of your Google Business Profile is so powerful
• How to manage negative reviews
• How local link building differs from regular link building.
• How to connect more within your community to raise awareness of your business

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Useful resources:

• Google Business Profile

• Ultimate SEO Checklist

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