Local SEO Tactics and Digital Marketing Strategies

Going Local for SEO to Dominate Your Market SEO is an increasingly popular way for businesses to enhance their web traffic and turn visits into sales, but have you considered the importance of the emphasis on "local" in your SEO efforts? In this episode, Jesse explains why the "local" in Local SEO Tactics matters not just for us, but for our listeners as well! Get the most out of your business area through utilizing local SEO efforts! Wondering how your website is currently doing for SEO? Use our free SEO audit tool to do a page-by-page analysis of your SEO and find room for improvement! Thanks for watching, and enjoy the show! What you'll learn What makes local SEO different. Why it's key to use local SEO to dominate your business area. How to use google to do easy keyword research for your local market. View the show notes, resource links, episode transcript, and watch the video version at https://www.localseotactics.com/the-benefits-of-local-seo/

Why Metrics Are Key to Maximizing SEO Performance Jesse and Sue come in with a recorded listener question in this episode regarding how frequently a business should expect reports and metrics from their SEO firm. Are you working with an SEO company that isn't providing regular updates on the progress of your SEO goals? Jesse and Sue discuss the necessity of using metrics to create actionable goals for your SEO, and how providing those metrics is one of the key elements of providing excellent SEO service to clients and business owners. Got a question for the team? Visit us on our questions page! You could receive a free Intrycks t-shirt with a voice-mail message, as well as an opportunity to plug your business and website to our listener base. Thanks for checking us out, and enjoy the show! What you'll learn Why metrics are vital to setting SEO goals. How often you should expect metrics from an SEO firm. What to look for when receiving metrics on your SEO progress. View the show notes, resource links, episode transcript, and watch the video version at https://www.localseotactics.com/are-you-getting-metrics-from-your-current-seo-agency/

In this solo episode, Jesse pops in to explain how you can use 3rd party directories like Yelp, bing, and more to enhance your SEO and help your business get found online! Jesse explains the benefit of these directories and how to focus your time to maximize your results. Do you get value out of our show? Leave us a review at the platform of your choice! Visit us at https://www.localseotactics.com/reviews/ to find review links and more! Thank you for checking us out. What you'll learn 3rd party sites to list your websites on. Why it's important to use those directories for your SEO. What to consider regarding how to spend your time with these listings. View the show notes, resource links, episode transcript, and watch the video version at https://www.localseotactics.com/leveraging-business-listings-for-more-exposure-and-seo-benefits/

Bob, Sue and Jesse get together to discuss the matter of Schema. What is schema? How does it impact your SEO? And how do we as an SEO firm help our clients improve their schema and their online rankings? This episode will help you better understand Schema, how it works behind the scenes to help your website, and how you can take advantage of it. Got a question for the team? Head to our questions page at localseotactics.com/questions to let us know! What you'll learn How Schema is an easy to overlook feature that can give you a big boost. What pages to consider when applying Schema. Why Schema can give you the edge over your competitors' websites. View the show notes, resource links, episode transcript, and watch the video version at https://www.localseotactics.com/what-is-schema-and-why-is-it-so-important/

Ever wondered if there was a big difference between a customized WordPress site over easier web design sites like Squarespace, Wix or Duda? In this episode, Jesse and Sue deliver answers to help you better understand the difference in terms of SEO abilities between WordPress and others. Got a question for the team? Head to our questions page! We love helping out listeners out, and if you leave us a voicemail we use on the show, we will send you a free Intrycks t-shirt! And don't forget to take advantage of our FREE SEO audit tool to help you find room for improvement on your website! What you'll learn How WordPress can be better customized for SEO purposes. Why it's important to recognize the difference in SEO capability between different platforms. What you can do to improve your SEO. View the show notes, resource links, episode transcript, and watch the video version at https://www.localseotactics.com/does-swithing-to-wordpress-from-wix-squarespace-or-duda-affect-your-seo/

We're wrapping up an amazing year of growth by bringing you the top 5 episodes that our viewers and listeners engaged with! Each clip has solid tips and perspectives to help you out with your SEO game. Whether you're a long-time fan of the show or new to it and looking for a place to start, this episode will provide great insights and a taste of what Local SEO Tactics has to offer! Thank you for checking us out this last year, and we hope you'll join us in being excited for what's to come in 2022! What you'll learn Tips and tricks for increasing engagement on your website. Great, low-cost SEO tips for your business. Important elements of SEO for your consideration! View the show notes, resource links, episode transcript, and watch the video version at https://www.localseotactics.com/local-seo-tactics-top-5-episodes-of-2021/

Considering a change to the website domain name of your business? Maybe you're looking to update your domain to better reflect the current state of your business and services, or maybe your business name has changed overall. Whatever the reason for the change, there can be concerns about losing your SEO gains, but in this episode, Bob, Jesse, and Sue discuss how to make a change effectively to minimize the damage and get right back on track for your SEO. Curious about your SEO or that of a competitor? Our free SEO audit tool can help you page-by-page to gain insights to improve your SEO! Visit us at localseotactics.com/free-seo-audit to get ahead on your SEO! Got a question for the team? localseotactics.com/questions is your place to submit a question to our SEO experts! We're here to help. Thanks for listening! What you'll learn How to use Google Search Console to submit your changed domain/new website. Why it's important to setup redirects in certain circumstances Where to look for backlinks to update to direct to your new domain. View the show notes, resource links, episode transcript, and watch the video version at https://www.localseotactics.com/how-to-change-your-website-domain-name-with-minimal-seo-impact/

Jesse and Sue discuss a listener question regarding how to rank your Google My Business profile for more than your immediate business area. Wonder if you can extend your reach across town, or perhaps outrank a competitor in a neighboring suburb? Jesse and Sue discuss what approaches you can take for your business to expand your reach and dominate in your local searches. Got a question for the team? Our questions page is always available! Visit us at localseotactics.com/questions and throw your question our way! Thanks for checking us out, and enjoy the show! What you'll learn What approaches to take to rank in neighboring suburbs. Why it may be a difficult proposition, but not impossible! What benefits there may be to ranking in other suburbs. View the show notes, resource links, episode transcript, and watch the video version at https://www.localseotactics.com/can-you-rank-your-gmb-in-other-suburbs/

If you're considering a website re-do, then this is the episode for you! Bob, Jesse and Sue come together to discuss what to take into account when undergoing a website redesign, including how to be mindful of your decisions to make sure you're getting a good ROI out of your redesign. Got a question for our team? We can help! Visit us at localseotactics.com/questions to learn more! Thanks for watching. What you'll learn What reasons are common for updating your website. Why it's important to consider your website from a visitor perspective. How to plan your website change with purpose. View the show notes, resource links, episode transcript, and watch the video version at https://www.localseotactics.com/things-to-consider-before-you-redesign-your-website/

In this episode, Jesse and Sue discuss the topic of going with a local SEO firm versus a remote agency. Are you wondering whether or not it is beneficial to go with a local SEO agency for your local SEO needs? Jesse and Sue measure the pros and cons of working with a local agency versus working with an agency with greater reach. If you're looking into hiring an SEO firm, this episode will be a great listen to help you make your choice! Got a question for the team? Let us know! We'd love to hear from you. Visit us at localseotactics.com/questions and drop your burning question on us. Thank you for checking us out, and enjoy the show! What you'll learn What factors to consider when choosing an SEO agency. How tools like Brightlocal make getting to know your local layout easy even for remote agencies. Why a remote brand may have significant advantages over a more local company. View the show notes, resource links, episode transcript, and watch the video version at https://www.localseotactics.com/is-it-better-to-hire-a-local-seo-firm-versus-an-agency-outside-of-your-area/