Things To Consider When Doing Local Seo For Multiple Locations
If your business has multiple locations you can still use local search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to improve your website’s
ranking on search engine results pages (SERPs). Whether you have 2, 20, or more physical locations, or if you just service different
areas, local SEO for multiple locations is a smart strategy for reaching your intended audiences. Smart WSI Marketing is an
award-winning Edmonton SEO company that can help optimize your website so you never miss a customer wherever they may be. Contact
us today.
What is Local SEO and Why Does It Matter?
Local SEO is exactly what it sounds like: getting your website ranked when people are searching for the products and/or services you offer
within a specific locality. The goal is to get your site ranked better for a local audience rather than a global one. Why is it that so
important? For starters, 90% of consumers use the internet to find a local business and a full one-third of them do it every day; half of
them visit a physical location the same day they search.
Different Locations, Different SEO Strategies
There are several different options when using local SEO techniques for multiple locations and which ones you choose depends on market
factors, local competitors, and even if you do business in areas that speak another language. An experienced SEO agency can help you decide
which path is right for you.
The good news is you don’t have to dramatically change the local SEO process you’re using now to rank well in multiple locations. Here’s
what you do need to do.
Conduct research, particularly of your competitors, and figure out what you must do to set your business apart. Competitor research also
helps you better understand each local market and how your target audiences in different locations may differ from one another.
Maintain a single website or domain and then build pages for each of your locations. It isn’t enough to simply swap out a location’s name
and province on each page, though. You’ll want to create unique content for each page, and it should be specifically optimized for each
location. An SEO expert has loads of insight into how to create a more targeted user experience depending on location and other factors.
If you haven’t already, claim your Google My Business listing and add additional locations. This streamlines all your company’s information
and makes it easier to make changes and additions. You can also claim your local business directory listings on sites like Bing and Yelp.
If you operate global locations or offer goods and services in places where people speak another language, it’s important to research
how local SEO varies from province to province and around the world. For example, in Quebec where French is the official language, language
nuances may affect search engine optimization strategies.
Edmonton SEO Services for Local Success
Today, every business needs a digital marketing strategy that amplifies it online presence, including across multiple
locations. Smart WSI Marketing is an Edmonton SEO company helping local businesses rank better no matter how many locations they serve. To
learn more, contact us today.
Lynne Motkoski, Marketing Strategist
Specialty: Online Marketing Strategies Education:
MA Communications & Technology, BComm [U Alberta] Author: The
Online Marketing Handbook for Busy Entrepreneurs (coming soon)
Lynne is known for her strategic approach to marketing communications, technologies, and lead generation. She has a passion for education,
keeping up with current marketing trends and practices, and helping clients keep ahead of their competition.
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