Local SEO: Get Found in Your Area

How to rank in local search results and Google Maps.

Updated January 2026
14 min read
By Simon Todd
SEO & Marketing

What is Local SEO?

Local SEO helps your business appear in search results when people in your area search for your services.

Google Business Profile

This is the most important factor for local search:

  • Accurate business name, address, phone (NAP)
  • Correct business categories
  • Quality photos
  • Opening hours
  • Regular posts and updates

Reviews Matter

  • Ask happy customers for Google reviews
  • Respond to all reviews (positive and negative)
  • Never buy fake reviews

Local Citations

Get listed on directories with consistent NAP:

  • Yell.com
  • Yelp
  • Facebook Business
  • Industry directories

On-Site Local Optimisation

  • Include location in title tags
  • Create location pages if serving multiple areas
  • Embed Google Maps
  • Include address in footer

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