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Local SEO: how to appear on Google Maps and «near me»

When someone searches «near me», Google first shows a map with three businesses. Being in that group can bring more calls than any ad. Here's how.

What local SEO is

Google ranks local results by relevance, distance and prominence. Local SEO improves the first and the last.

The essentials

  • Create and verify your Google Business Profile, complete every field.
  • Keep name, address and phone identical everywhere.
  • Ask for reviews after a good service and reply to all of them.
  • Upload real photos and post updates regularly.
  • Have one website page per service, with your area in the title.

Measure and adjust

Your profile shows calls, direction requests and website visits. Review them monthly and keep improving.

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