I'm not currently doing local SEO but had considered it for a possible niche opportunity. I know it's a different "beast" altogether, so thanks for this! Very educational. Sam you produced some of the best videos I've seen. I send everyone I can to your channel. A+! :)
My pleasure...yes, I know, because it really shows in the quality of what you present. You guys are pretty much the gold standard when it comes to a *lot* of data-driven SEO and search intent-based approaches. I learned a lot and I've passed it along to a friend who it also influenced greatly. :)
Finally a video that explains the entire procedure from someone. Or else everyone Seo expert on youtube only tell "tips" which is useless until you know the proper procedure.
Your presentation is far more better than others... It's not boring, so engaging. Snaps are so presented... Imagination runs. If you have a course, people will buy it. More presentation like this... Very rich content.
There's an option in Local SEO in Rank Math Plugin in WordPress? so my Question is Google Business or Local SEO option in the Plugin is the same or not? Should I use both ways to submit business details in rank math or google my business? Thanks
I absolutely love your video's Sam! I am also so addicted to Ahref's! The first thing I do in the morning is take my pupper's out and then hop on Ahref's and do some research. I could not live without your awesome site lol !!
Hii AS , hope you are doing well during this pandemic. If you need any help with local SEO or SEO in general, feel free to connect. :)) (lakshit.bhayana@gmail.com)
Should you get local citations for a business if you work within a coworking space? Does it cause any problems to have your business address shared with the coworking space's address?
Hey Richard, Not at all!! local SEO changes very quickly but yet is a very efficient way to generate leads.If you need any help with local SEO or SEO in general, feel free to connect. :)) (lakshit.bhayana@gmail.com)
Great video & very helpful thank you. Question: Once you have the code generated from the structured data mark up helper, where abouts do you actually place it on the web page?
I have one question... Like we are creating services based website. So for that one our aim is to get our website ranked over the whole USA ... So we need to create multiple locations. ... I am getting puzzled in Google my business creation so I need to put my keyword like Facebook services USA or just I shall use Facebook services ... Then I should create multiple citations
You should complete the addition of the generated code to the website. Not all know how to add it. I love your presentation. Kindly help in adding the code.
my question when you get keywords research and find just very low volume if you care about it. For example, "'24 hour coffee shop in Toronto'' has just 10 person look for it?
That's more of a personal decision you'd need to make. Also keep in mind that "search volumes" are always estimations. No matter which tool you use :) -Sam
We have two new separate videos for local SEO: keyword research th-cam.com/video/NPD2RnGvZDA/w-d-xo.html and link building th-cam.com/video/Tp7UkYL4nVg/w-d-xo.html Hope it helps 🙏 -Helen
Thank you. I have a question. Im going to try to build my website using wix . How can i make my website to be optimised for mobiles so people can easily google my business?
Thanks for the wonderful video. Could you provide the source for the snack pack stat: "they generate 33% of clicks on the search results page"? (1:08) I'm having trouble finding that.
What If my Business does two different, but related activities? For example I sell phones and I have a repair shop. Both of them bring a lot of profit. Should I make different websites and google business accounts for each or it can all work within one?
If your repair store is about phones and you also sell phones, then your business is about phones. As for me you are totally fine to have it under one brand with one website and single GMB account. - Max
thanks. Suppose I am from New York but I offer my services in california then is it ok if I mention my home address of california for verification and mention my service area of california?
Hi Sam Oh, great teaching as always. I have a question about building relevant citation. Say you have a business without a physical address, the business basically delivers to customer location, how can you get these businesses listed on core structure citation, considering most of these directories require physical address?
I have a local Business and my phone has just completely stopped ranking and I’ve gone from popping up at #3-4 to 12-15 on google.....idk anything about SEO.....I’m looking to hire someone to help, what is it that I need to ask for? Idk the terminology
Nofollow links do not pass page authority, so it probably brings close to "0" value to your site. Unfortunately only Google knows the exact answer =( - Max
Thanks for the video! Do you have any new tips or changed for 2019? Also I see a lot of companies adding directions on their webpage and even some with detailed directions from each direction... do you feel like this is important ?
Hey, Max is here to help🙂 Navigation is crucial for UX! It keeps your visitor engaged, reducing bounce rate and increasing dwell time! Think about breadcrumps for eCommerce sites, as for me this is an important tool that makes your visitor's life easier. You might also want to check Sam's video about SEO in 2019 - th-cam.com/video/tBjn5TlCZ4c/w-d-xo.html
Hii , hope you are doing well during this pandemic. If you need any help with local SEO or SEO in general, feel free to connect. :)) (lakshit.bhayana@gmail.com)
Great video! Can you clarify something. If i run my business from home and tick the box to NOT show my address in Google Business, can i then omit that from my website? Would doing that impact my results?
That is extremaly useful set of information with tools explained, which is crucial in my situation (building fresh website of a company). Great! Thank you!
Hey, cool Video! I have a little question. I want to rank in a big City im Switzerland. My store(and my Adress) is in a small town about 8 Miles away from that City. Do you think I even have a Chance of Ranking in the organic results (or even Snackpack) For "my Keyword + City Name"? Thanks a Lot!
Thanks, Letty. There are plugins you can use to add script to the head or before the tag. You can try out something like Insert Headers and Footers or just check at the bottom of your page/post to see if you already have a function built into do the job.
Hey CJ. I wouldn't focus so much on where they're from, but more on the quality of their work/results they've achieved for others. When hiring an SEO company, it's good to have some SEO knowledge of your own so you can research what they did and see if they applied strategies that you would like to see for your own company.
Love your videos! I'm curious- is it still important to include my phone number, email & full address in my footer? I've read that it's best to include "call now" buttons & contact forms as opposed to putting your email & phone number on your site to cut down on robo-calls & spam emails. Currently I just have my full name, professional title & my city & state. My office is in my home & I don't want to broadcast my address.
I have question regarding google map.. how i can create citation link in google map.. if you will not get .. should i send email to you... I am too much worry i am not getting how people dot his..46000 citation on map. I want to learn it .. guide me.
Hii Shreejak , hope you are doing well during this pandemic. If you need any help with local SEO or SEO in general, feel free to connect. :)) (lakshit.bhayana@gmail.com)
I do not think you will have high chances to rank with individual landing page. Paid ads will work, but not organic rankings. Think about possible content that you can create on your site, like services, success stories, a couple of blog posts that will help people to choose right product or solve a simple problem on their own. This might bring you some extra traffic. - Max
Hii Nathan for startiing I would suggest for starting go with local listing and then widen your reach. If you need any help with local SEO or SEO in general, feel free to connect. :))
Hii , hope you are doing well during this pandemic. If you need any help with local SEO or SEO in general, feel free to connect. :)) (lakshit.bhayana@gmail.com)
@@AhrefsCom and if i don't have a physical address but i have a long term client i sell leads to, would it affect my seo if i use their physical address? granted i have permission from them.
Excellent video! I don't agree with a person who hides their address however. In my view, that is a sure-fire way to NEVER rank on local searches vs competitors. This is common for instance for plumbers who work from home vs. those who have a physical address. Google rigs this against the former, and they never show unless they have a "real" address visible in my experience.
Absolutely right Jason!! You need to keep updating your listing. If you need any help with local SEO or SEO in general, feel free to connect. :)) (lakshit.bhayana@gmail.com)
Using your keywords on your business name doesn’t work? It’s weird cause every time I do this and some other tricks companies rank top 3 on google maps. Anyways, thank you for the great content!
I'm not currently doing local SEO but had considered it for a possible niche opportunity. I know it's a different "beast" altogether, so thanks for this! Very educational. Sam you produced some of the best videos I've seen. I send everyone I can to your channel. A+! :)
Thanks, Marty! Our team works hard at creating the best content we can 😀
My pleasure...yes, I know, because it really shows in the quality of what you present. You guys are pretty much the gold standard when it comes to a *lot* of data-driven SEO and search intent-based approaches. I learned a lot and I've passed it along to a friend who it also influenced greatly. :)
Finally a video that explains the entire procedure from someone. Or else everyone Seo expert on youtube only tell "tips" which is useless until you know the proper procedure.
Glad you enjoyed the video, Vijay!
I really love when the tutor speaks fast,
HOW DOES THIS NOT HAVE MORE VIEWS?!?! so good, no nonsense, LOVE IT
Glad you enjoyed the video =)
- Max
Your presentation is far more better than others... It's not boring, so engaging. Snaps are so presented... Imagination runs. If you have a course, people will buy it. More presentation like this... Very rich content.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video and hope you got a ton of value from it :)
You're right!
However, if you're stuck in your Local SEO project, you can let me help you on it.
The best video on local SEO, we've seen thus far.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
How convenient of you to help us use your product
Very interesting video of Local seo, thank you very much for sharing this information
Glad you enjoyed it :)
-Helen
You are amazing, the way you teach is very simple and understandable yet very effective. Thank you so much for the inputs
You're welcome!
Without a doubt, an epic lesson!
Thanks, Italo. Glad you found it helpful!
wow. I've been on this channel the whole day and I must say I've been improved my knowledge. Thank you so so much, Sam.
You're welcome!
There's an option in Local SEO in Rank Math Plugin in WordPress? so my Question is Google Business or Local SEO option in the Plugin is the same or not?
Should I use both ways to submit business details in rank math or google my business?
Thanks
Real solid info even though its almost 2 years old now. Most of the basics should still apply. Thank you for 19 min worthwhile.
Glad you enjoyed😊
I absolutely love your video's Sam! I am also so addicted to Ahref's! The first thing I do in the morning is take my pupper's out and then hop on Ahref's and do some research. I could not live without your awesome site lol !!
Thank you!
I'm living in downtown Toronto and I found this extremely useful. Thanks ahrefs. And yes I'm using ahrefs monthly subscription. 🙂
Awesome! Glad to hear that you were able to find some tips in here 😀I'm sure the Toronto examples made sense for you too :)
Hii AS , hope you are doing well during this pandemic. If you need any help with local SEO or SEO in general, feel free to connect. :)) (lakshit.bhayana@gmail.com)
What a training. It is worth to find out what this training is not included rather than what it is included...Thanks a lot
Hey Sam! Glad you found lots of valuable information in this video Thank you!
- Max
Excellent breakdown of local SEO strategies! Your insights really shed light on how businesses can thrive in their local markets.
Thank you!
-Helen
was finding this type of tutorial showing eerything live.its best
Glad you liked it!
Should you get local citations for a business if you work within a coworking space? Does it cause any problems to have your business address shared with the coworking space's address?
Amazing as always! Thanks, Sam.
Glad you enjoyed the tutorial!
One of the best video I have ever seen
Wow, thank you for a nice feedback! Glad you enjoyed it!
- Max
You're right.
When a business moves, how would they go about updating citations / would it be ok to leave citations as is from guest posts?
God, the difference in audio quality from this and the new videos is... quite noticeable. Still a really useful video, well done guys!
I am glad Sam got a new microphone at some point. I enjoy new sounds too 😂
- Max
This is the best local SEO video I have ever seen! Quick question: Is local SEO the same this year (2019)?
Can not point any game-changing factors you should be looking at in 2019
Hey Richard, Not at all!! local SEO changes very quickly but yet is a very efficient way to generate leads.If you need any help with local SEO or SEO in general, feel free to connect. :)) (lakshit.bhayana@gmail.com)
Great video & very helpful thank you. Question: Once you have the code generated from the structured data mark up helper, where abouts do you actually place it on the web page?
Thanks, Jen. Google recommends adding the script block below to the head section of your html.
My city and local municipalities all seem to charge for business listings (annually). The prices vary but ~$150/yr. Is it worth it?
Trying to setup a local notary business and this was super helpful
Glad it is helpful! 🙏
-Helen
Thank you for this detailed and concise information
Glad it was helpful!
I have one question...
Like we are creating services based website. So for that one our aim is to get our website ranked over the whole USA ...
So we need to create multiple locations.
...
I am getting puzzled in Google my business creation so I need to put my keyword like Facebook services USA or just I shall use Facebook services ... Then I should create multiple citations
Yes, you have to create multiple locations all over the US.
You should complete the addition of the generated code to the website. Not all know how to add it.
I love your presentation. Kindly help in adding the code.
Please the code generate from the schemas mark up where should I place it in my website?
amazing content marketing explained
Glad it was helpful!
absolutelly helpful mate, absolutely awesome video. Thanks for this one.
You're welcome, Jaime! Glad you enjoyed it.
Can you clarify something. If i run my business from home and tick the box to NOT show my address in Google Business.
my question when you get keywords research and find just very low volume if you care about it. For example, "'24 hour coffee shop in Toronto'' has just 10 person look for it?
That's more of a personal decision you'd need to make. Also keep in mind that "search volumes" are always estimations. No matter which tool you use :)
-Sam
Hii , hope you are doing well during this pandemic. If you need any help with local SEO or SEO in general, feel free to connect. :))
Your videos help us a lot in ranking
Hey! I am really glad to know these tips worked well for you in practice! Thank you!
- Max
A updated version would be nice !
We have two new separate videos for local SEO: keyword research th-cam.com/video/NPD2RnGvZDA/w-d-xo.html and link building th-cam.com/video/Tp7UkYL4nVg/w-d-xo.html Hope it helps 🙏
-Helen
Sam is a legend!
Thanks, Dave!
Totally agree, ha ha.
Im wondering why did not mention that in most cases they can pick sub niches in GMB?
Very educational, just subscribed. Thank you for the great content!
Glad you found it helpful, Alessandro! Welcome to our community :)
Thank you. I have a question. Im going to try to build my website using wix . How can i make my website to be optimised for mobiles so people can easily google my business?
Here you go: ahrefs.com/blog/mobile-first-indexing/
- SQ
Trying to setup a local notary business and this was super helpful. 👍🏽
So glad for you!
-Helen
Thanks for the wonderful video. Could you provide the source for the snack pack stat: "they generate 33% of clicks on the search results page"? (1:08) I'm having trouble finding that.
precise and crisp, really loved the video, nothing to filter or skip. ahref is paid site so do you have any free alternative for beginners ?
Try our Webmaster Tools: ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools
- SQ
awesome video on Local SEO
Thank you =)
Where/how do I put that plug in into the website
very good tutorial. Good video edits to. You explained seo very well and how to add the business listing.
Glad you found the video helpful! Cheers.
watching this in 2021. thanks!
You're welcome!
You are amazing. Thank you for sharing such valuable info.
Thank you! :)
12:42 I wonder how you do a local citation research for German local businesses? (Or even Switzerland & Austria)
What If my Business does two different, but related activities? For example I sell phones and I have a repair shop. Both of them bring a lot of profit. Should I make different websites and google business accounts for each or it can all work within one?
If your repair store is about phones and you also sell phones, then your business is about phones. As for me you are totally fine to have it under one brand with one website and single GMB account.
- Max
@@AhrefsCom Thanks for the fast reply
Hii, hope you are doing well during this pandemic. If you need any help with local SEO or SEO in general, feel free to connect. :))
Can you do this for someone else’s business?
We do not provide consultations or SEO services.
- Max
thanks. Suppose I am from New York but I offer my services in california then is it ok if I mention my home address of california for verification and mention my service area of california?
It is really effective and a simple way to teach,it's really super helpful video..thanks
You are most welcome 🙏
-Helen
Really great video. Easy to digest informations even for newbie
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Sam, I started watching your videos, really its very useful, Thanks for sharing, its very interesting and easy to understand 👍
Bably, I am really happy you found it valuable! Feel free to subscribe to our channel if you do not want to miss our new videos😇
Great step by step video with clear explanations!
Thanks, Tiffany. Hope you were able to extract some value/strategies from here.
Great video with impeccable explanation. Thanks buddy.
You're welcome :) Glad you found the video be helpful.
Hi Sam Oh, great teaching as always. I have a question about building relevant citation. Say you have a business without a physical address, the business basically delivers to customer location, how can you get these businesses listed on core structure citation, considering most of these directories require physical address?
I have a local Business and my phone has just completely stopped ranking and I’ve gone from popping up at #3-4 to 12-15 on google.....idk anything about SEO.....I’m looking to hire someone to help, what is it that I need to ask for? Idk the terminology
Try looking for an SEO specialist
-Helen
When building backlinks, is there any value in links that are nofollow? I notice that a lot of sites do the no-follow set up when linking to my site.
Nofollow links do not pass page authority, so it probably brings close to "0" value to your site. Unfortunately only Google knows the exact answer =(
- Max
Hii Stephan, hope you are doing well during this pandemic. If you need any help with local SEO or SEO in general, feel free to connect. :))
awsome as usual, many thanks! Sam, does this apply to the e-commerce businesses?
We have a full tutorial on ecommerce SEO here: th-cam.com/video/tDanA-9wi6Q/w-d-xo.html
Hope it helps :)
@@AhrefsCom always :)
Thanks for the video! Do you have any new tips or changed for 2019? Also I see a lot of companies adding directions on their webpage and even some with detailed directions from each direction... do you feel like this is important ?
Hey, Max is here to help🙂
Navigation is crucial for UX! It keeps your visitor engaged, reducing bounce rate and increasing dwell time! Think about breadcrumps for eCommerce sites, as for me this is an important tool that makes your visitor's life easier.
You might also want to check Sam's video about SEO in 2019 - th-cam.com/video/tBjn5TlCZ4c/w-d-xo.html
Hello i sell local seos if u want tell me thank u
Hii , hope you are doing well during this pandemic. If you need any help with local SEO or SEO in general, feel free to connect. :)) (lakshit.bhayana@gmail.com)
Great video! Can you clarify something. If i run my business from home and tick the box to NOT show my address in Google Business, can i then omit that from my website? Would doing that impact my results?
We think it should be fine ... but we're not exactly local SEO experts either. Better to check with one :)
- SQ
Well done with this video!
Thanks :)
-Helen
holy information overload
😄
That is extremaly useful set of information with tools explained, which is crucial in my situation (building fresh website of a company). Great! Thank you!
Hey Slawomir, really glad to know you found it valuable and useful for your future website. Good luck with your project!
- Max
I love this dude!
🙂
Are you able to fix bad citations inside of AHREFS
You should be able to find them using the backlinks report, but in terms of fixing through our interface, we don't have that feature.
-Sam
I really appreciate lot of knowledge gain from this tutorial.
Glad it was helpful!
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I'm 4years late .Will it help me or should I learn from latest courses?
I'd recommend you to start with our SEO course video: th-cam.com/video/xsVTqzratPs/w-d-xo.html
-Helen
Killer freaking video dude
💪
Hey, cool Video!
I have a little question. I want to rank in a big City im Switzerland. My store(and my Adress) is in a small town about 8 Miles away from that City.
Do you think I even have a Chance of Ranking in the organic results (or even Snackpack) For "my Keyword + City Name"?
Thanks a Lot!
Impossible to say without knowing your website, the keyword you're referring to and other details.
- SQ
Excellent video! - How to do local SEO
Thanks, Neo! Glad you enjoyed it.
Very well put-together tutorial!
Glad you liked it :)
- Helen
unbelievable great video the best ever I see in SEO
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Time to refresh it :D
Thanks for the suggestion! We will consider it 🙏
-Helen
great video thanks for your time and expertise. my question is where do I enter the schema markup code in a WordPress site with no html?
Thanks, Letty. There are plugins you can use to add script to the head or before the tag. You can try out something like Insert Headers and Footers or just check at the bottom of your page/post to see if you already have a function built into do the job.
As always great video
Thanks!
Really informative and concise. Thanks for the great content!
You are welcome!
Sam, is it safe t use an SEO company in India if you have an Australia based site? Does it matter or make any difference where SEO is applied from?
Hey CJ. I wouldn't focus so much on where they're from, but more on the quality of their work/results they've achieved for others. When hiring an SEO company, it's good to have some SEO knowledge of your own so you can research what they did and see if they applied strategies that you would like to see for your own company.
Thanks Sam. Great advice
Love your videos! I'm curious- is it still important to include my phone number, email & full address in my footer? I've read that it's best to include "call now" buttons & contact forms as opposed to putting your email & phone number on your site to cut down on robo-calls & spam emails. Currently I just have my full name, professional title & my city & state. My office is in my home & I don't want to broadcast my address.
Excellent explanation
Thanks, Haridas! Hope you were able to find some valuable tips and strategies in the video.
Relevant video as always. Big thanks ahrefs 🤗
Thanks for watching!
-Helen
Great training for local consultants!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it, John!
I have question regarding google map.. how i can create citation link in google map.. if you will not get .. should i send email to you... I am too much worry i am not getting how people dot his..46000 citation on map. I want to learn it .. guide me.
Hii Aftab, hope you are doing well during this pandemic. If you need any help with local SEO or SEO in general, feel free to connect. :))
How many backlinks do I need to give while doing local SEO in a day?
I'm not sure what you mean by this? :)
Hii Shreejak , hope you are doing well during this pandemic. If you need any help with local SEO or SEO in general, feel free to connect. :)) (lakshit.bhayana@gmail.com)
So what if you ARE just a couple brick and mortar businesses, what then? A landing page for each business?
I do not think you will have high chances to rank with individual landing page. Paid ads will work, but not organic rankings. Think about possible content that you can create on your site, like services, success stories, a couple of blog posts that will help people to choose right product or solve a simple problem on their own. This might bring you some extra traffic.
- Max
Hii Nathan for startiing I would suggest for starting go with local listing and then widen your reach. If you need any help with local SEO or SEO in general, feel free to connect. :))
excelente vídeo e fácil de aplicar. Estou assistindo pela primeira vez, espero que haja mais vídeos como este para que possamos melhorar.
More videos to come 🙏
-Helen
Love you Sam.. 😊
Thanks!
hello... do you recommends to put the name in the city on the URL, for local SEO?
Are you referring to putting the city name in the subfolder?
- SQ
@@AhrefsCom no i mean to adding to the url?
@@juanpablohernandez8940 no you don't have to. If you need any help LMK. good luck brother
If I shift old office to new office, will I be able change the location of goolge business address.
Yes you can.
Hii , hope you are doing well during this pandemic. If you need any help with local SEO or SEO in general, feel free to connect. :)) (lakshit.bhayana@gmail.com)
What an insanely informative video wow. Thanks a lott :)
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching :)
-Helen
so if we were doing local lead generation, what would the NAP for our GMB listing look like?
If you have a business with a physical address, then it would be the same. Your name, address, and phone number :)
@@AhrefsCom and if i don't have a physical address but i have a long term client i sell leads to, would it affect my seo if i use their physical address? granted i have permission from them.
Does this video still work for 2022??
Not as much, but you can chat me up on Skype - username: omobaism.
And I will help you with the latest recipe for ranking your site on Google local.
very interesting and useful
Glad you liked it :)
-Helen
I fully watched but you not satisfied 😭
Excellent video! I don't agree with a person who hides their address however. In my view, that is a sure-fire way to NEVER rank on local searches vs competitors. This is common for instance for plumbers who work from home vs. those who have a physical address. Google rigs this against the former, and they never show unless they have a "real" address visible in my experience.
Thanks for sharing your insights and experiences, Jason!
I run a mobile spa and I am ranking in he 1st 3 businesses yet my address is hidden
Absolutely right Jason!! You need to keep updating your listing. If you need any help with local SEO or SEO in general, feel free to connect. :)) (lakshit.bhayana@gmail.com)
Finding seo clients is really hard . Can you make a video about how to find seo clients.
Maybe in the future.
Using your keywords on your business name doesn’t work? It’s weird cause every time I do this and some other tricks companies rank top 3 on google maps. Anyways, thank you for the great content!