Learning Local SEO
1h 29mIntermediate2021-05-24
Authors

Sherry Bonelli
Digital Marketing Professional
Course details
Do you need to increase visibility for your business? In this course, instructor Sherry Bonelli shows you how to achieve higher local visibility. Sherry explains the difference between local SEO (search engine optimization) and general SEO and teaches you the local SEO strategies that have the most impact on local search results. She teaches you about how to target keywords and how to leverage Google My Business (GMB) for higher search rankings. Sherry shows you how you can get and manage reviews for higher rankings, create a website that’s friendly to searches as well as users, and build greater trust for your website and brand. While Sherry references Google throughout this course, you can leverage her tips to increase your visibility, no matter the search engine your customers use.
Skills covered
SEMrushMOZ Opensite ExplorerMozSearch Engine Marketing (SEM)Search Engine Optimization (SEO)MarketingLearning
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Drive more business using local SEO
1. Understanding Local SEO
- 02 - Understanding general versus local SEO
- 03 - Anatomy of local search results
- 04 - Exploring local ranking factors
2. Keyword Research
- 05 - Identifying keywords for your business
- 06 - Using online keyword tools
3. Rank High in Search Using Google My Business (GMB)
- 07 - Understanding eligibility to claim a Google My Business profile
- 08 - Claiming your Google My Business profile
- 09 - Optimizing your GMB profile
- 10 - Hyperboosting your GMB listing
- 11 - Keeping customers informed during COVID-19
4. How to Use Reviews to Improve Rankings and Build Trust
- 12 - Getting and managing reviews for higher rankings
- 13 - Setting up a business listing on top citation sites
5. Create a Search- and User-Friendly Website
- 14 - Creating a holistic page experience for visitors
- 15 - Technical must-have s for your site
- 16 - Optimizing your site with tags
- 17 - Getting local backlinks
6. Create Quality Content That Answers Searchers' Questions
- 18 - Writing website content that addresses searcher intent
- 19 - Building local authority for your business