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When Google recognizes that a searcher is likely looking for something local - think searches like, \\u201c24-hour laundromat\\u201d or \\u201cmath tutors in Toronto\\u201d or \\u201cThai restaurants open now\\u201d or any time somebody uses the \\u201cNear Me\\u201d functionality - the results prioritized are those found in Google\\u2019s Map Pack or Local Pack and other relevant organic search results.
\\n\\nHaving a strong local SEO strategy is how you can get your business listed in the Map Pack and on that first page of Google search results. You want to show up every time a potential customer searches for, \\u201cInsert Your Business Product or Service Here in Insert Your Location Here\\u201d.
\\n\\nBut it takes work to accomplish this goal, and there are many ways to get burned. In this episode, we\\u2019ll discuss how to improve your local SEO the right way.
\\n\\nOur four marketing guides will share:
\\n\\nWhat local links are and why they are important.
\\n\\nWhy it\\u2019s difficult to rank a local business and why the Google Local Pack is important.
\\n\\nWhich categories Google considers as spammy or high risk.
\\n\\nWhy you want to avoid keyword stuffing in your business name.
\\n\\nCommon mistakes that service area businesses and online-only businesses make that put their Google Business Profile at risk for being suspended.\\xa0
\\n\\nThe importance of directories and reviews for local SEO signals.
\\n\\nThe technical aspects of getting local SEO signals.
\\n\\nIdeas for building local links and finding local link opportunities\\xa0
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