My Local SEO - Step by Step Checklist Guide 2019

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My Local SEO - Step by Step Checklist Guide 2019




Step1 - Local Listing Set-Up

*Set Up Local Profile ASAP
  • Google My Business
  • Bing Local
  • Yahoo Local
Step2 - Your Listing Optimized
  • Business Name
  • Map
  • Address
  • Photos & Videos
  • Contact Info
  • Introduction
  • Category
  • Keywords
  • Hours of Business
  • Validate
Step3 - Getting Regular Client REVIEWS every month
  • Check Competition
  • Start with Best Customers
  • Start Asking for Reviews - Google, Yahoo, Bing, TrustPilot
Step4 - Adding Regular Name, Address & Phone (NAP)Citation
  • Start with the Important NAP Sites
  • Which Country you based In?
  • Add New NAP Citations Every Month
Step5 - Listed in Industrial Directories
  • Search for Industry Specific Directories
  • Check where competitors Listed > Get Listed There
Step6 - Must-Have Separate Page in Every Product/Services Offer
  • List Every Product / Services you offer
  • Create a Unique page for every product or services
Step7 - Do you have Long Form Pages - min. 500 words?
  • Check Hard Drive for Content. You can used, eg: Presentation, Proposals, FAQs, Email Outbox.
Step8 - Optimized every page of you website
  • Identify Target Keyword for every page
  • Create UNIQUE Metatags (Title, description) for EVERY Page
  • Crete Keyword Rich URL's for EVERY Product or Services Page
  • Add Keywords to Headings H1,H2,H3
  • Add keywords to text +/- 2 to 3%
  • Link to other pages from within the text
  • Optimize Images
Step9- Do You Have Many External Website Linking to Your Website?
*Go for Quick Wins eg:
  • Give Testimonials to Local Suppliers
  • LinkBack from Social Media profiles eg: Twitter, Facebook, & Linkedin
  • Paid Authority Directories, eg. Business.com
Step10 - Have you Completed All Optimization Task?
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Search Console
  • XML Sitemap & Robots.txt
Step11 - Does Your Website Load Faster Than Your Competitors?
  • Run speed test
  • Switch to SSD Hosting
Step12 - Is Your Website Mobile-Friendly?
  • Check Mobile-Friendly Test
  • Set Up Mobile Site or Switch to Responsive Design
Step13 - Is Your Website Safe and Secure?
  • Switch to SSL
  • Set Up an Anti-Malware Site Seal
Step14 - Do You Have a Blog Set-Up
  • Set Up Wordpress Blog
  • Check Competitors Blogs for Ideas
  • Identify Leading Blogs in your Niche
  • Create a Schedule of 10-15 Blog Posts Based on Your FAQs
Step15 - Do You Know What to Blog About
  • Target Market? Individuals or Businesses?
*Businesses (Choose from the Following) - Newsletter, How To Guides, Buyers Guide, List Based Content e,g 21 Ways to ..., Best Practices Guides, Product Reviews, Best of List, Ways to Use List, Screen Capture Videos, Predictions/Old vs New Content, Infographics, Frequently Ask Questions(FAQ), Common Mistakes with Content, Case Studies, Checklist Content

*Individuals (Choose from the Following) - Newsletter, How To Guides, Local Interest, List Based Content e,g 21 Ways To..., Seasonal /Holiday/Guides/What's On/Upcoming Events, Best of List, Ways To Use List, Product Videos, Predictions/Old vs News Content/ Latest Fashion Trends, Checklist Content

Step16 - Is Your Content Optimized for SEO & Sharing?
  • Attention Grabbing Headline
  • Identify Target Keywords
  • Include Keywords in Meta Tags
  • Keyword in Title and Headings
  • Keyword in URL
  • Optimize Images
  • Add related Keywords in Text
  • Link Internally to Other Posts
  • Link Externally to Authority Content
  • Add Social Sharing Buttons
  • Check Mobile Ready
  • Check Load Speed
Step17 - Do You Use Video Extensively Throughout Your Website
*Set Up Youtube Channel > Are you Happy to appear on Video?
If Yes, Choose from the following
  • Whiteboard Presentation
  • Product or Services Description
  • HeadShot/Interview Style
  • Talking FAQ/Hints & Tips
If No, Choose from the following
  • Before & After Examples
  • Talking Slides
  • Cartoons
  • Screen Capture
*Have You Optimised Your Videos for SEO? If Yes Next Topic

IF NO, Do the Following for All Videos
  • Choose Keywords for All Videos
  • Add Keyword Rich Title & Metatags in youtube
  • Transcribe Video & Create a Blog Post with Video Embed
  • Optimize Blog Post (Title, MetaTags, Headings,etc)
IF YES, Does Your Website Create Trust?

Yes, Relax and Have Coffee

Not Sure > Professional Accreditations, Supplier Logos, Guarantees - All of these clearly Displayed on All Pages,.

If This might help in your Local Business and you have a site to try SEO audit, then give me feedback or you may message me at audit@seocliniq.com so that I can try my checklist Local SEO Site Audit. Cheers!!!
 

mneylon

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With regard to directories some people seem to dislike them due to the "quality" of the links
What are your thoughts on this?
 
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