Real Images Over Stock or AI

E872: Most "experts" say SEO takes 12 months to work. Sarvesh Shrivastava, today's guest, shows that for local businesses, that's flat-out wrong.

With the right structure, foundation, and targeting, you can realistically hit $100K/month in under 90 days using SEO - but almost everyone gets the strategy completely wrong.

Here's what you'll learn: - Why 90% of local businesses focus on the wrong things - The "money page" formula that prints revenue - How to optimize your Google Business Profile for maximum lead flow - Real images vs. AI/stock (and why using AI photos may kill trust) - How to structure your site for topical authority (homepage → services → blogs → services) - The internal linking trick that skyrocketed rankings in 7 days - How to build high-impact backlinks (and why most are a waste) - The right way to scale SEO across neighborhoods without triggering Google's doorway page penalties - Why AI tools like ChatGPT and Google's AI mode pull directly from your GBP

If you're a local business owner, marketing manager, or SEO aiming for aggressive growth… this episode shows you the fastest legitimate way to scale.

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00:00 Debunking SEO Myths: Fast Tracking Local Business Success 01:50 SEO Strategies for Local vs. SaaS Businesses 03:55 Optimizing Your Google Business Profile for Maximum Impact 05:12 The Importance of Authenticity in Business Profiles 07:07 Using Reviews and Keywords for SEO 10:30 Creating Effective Local SEO Pages 35:59 Avoiding SEO Pitfalls: Doorway Pages and Duplicate Content 42:42 Specific Money Pages 43:10 Learning from SaaS and E-commerce Giants 44:55 Creating Niche Money Pages for SaaS 47:07 SEO Strategies for Local and Niche Markets 50:13 Writing Localized Content for Better Engagement 56:15 Internal Linking 01:08:59 Technical SEO Audits: The Foundation of Success 01:13:55 Effective Link Building Strategies 01:21:49 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

The Edward Show. Your daily search engine optimization podcast: https://edwardsturm.com/the-edward-show/

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