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Long-term Local
SEO Strategies
How to create a
sustainable Local SEO
strategy that doesn’t rely
on hacks
A little about me…
A Little About SearchLab
“ Everyone has a
plan until they
get punched in
the mouth.
-Mike Tyson
8
The team with the
better process won
What do you mean by
SEO strategy?
Long-term with
an ambiguous
end point
Comprised of timelines,
inputs, metrics, and KPIs
Decisions are
made about which
tactics to utilize…
AND which not to
Pitfalls of not thinking strategically
Pitfall: Workflows become untenable
You reinvent
the objectives
every day
When you’re untethered
to a strategy, you’ll
pivot constantly
Pitfall: Over-reliance on hacks
Local SEO
hack example:
Google’s sensitivity to
relevancy signals
Local SEO
hack example:
Google’s sensitivity to
relevancy signals
Local SEO hack example: Crappy city pages
Local SEO hack example: Crappy city pages
Local SEO
hack example:
Reviews from
employees or family
Recommendations
One person
owns strategy!
Over time,
strategies need
to be evaluated
and adjusted
To customize a local
SEO strategy, the
client is the key
Strategic local link building
First step…
Client communication
Prospect, outreach
measure
Questions…
@mbealin
https://searchlabdigital.com

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