Local SEO That Gets Results

Your potential customers are searching for exactly what you offer right now, but they're finding your competitors instead. If you're tired of being invisible when people search for businesses like yours in your area, this video is going to change everything.

I'm Kae, and in the next 5 minutes, you'll know exactly how to show up when local customers are looking for you.

Look, here's what's happening every single day: Someone in your neighborhood has a problem you solve perfectly. They pull out their phone, search for your type of business, and... they call your competitor. Not because they're better than you, but because Google actually knows they exist.

See this? This is the local map pack - the three businesses Google shows first. If you're not here, you're basically invisible. And here's the kicker - 76% of people who search for local businesses visit one within 24 hours.

Think of it like this: Google is the world's biggest phone book, but instead of everyone getting listed alphabetically, only the popular kids get shown to customers. Today, we're making you one of the popular kids.

Comment below if you've ever Googled your own business and felt your heart sink when you couldn't find yourself.

Alright, first things first - your Google Business Profile is like your storefront window. If it's boring, incomplete, or wrong, people walk right past.

Here's what you're going to do right now - and I mean RIGHT NOW. Pause this video, go to business.google.com, and check these five things:

1. Your business hours are correct - Wrong hours = angry customers

2. Your phone number actually works - Test it yourself

3. Your address is exactly right - Google is picky about this

4. You have at least 10 photos - People buy with their eyes

5. Your description uses words customers actually say - Not industry jargon

Why does this matter? Because Google uses this information to decide if you're trustworthy enough to recommend. It's like a job interview where Google is the hiring manager, and local customers are the dream job.

Seriously, pause right here and go check those five things. I'll wait. Your future customers will thank you.

Now let's talk about reviews - the social proof that makes people choose you over everyone else. Here's a reality check: businesses with 100+ reviews get 3x more visibility than those with under 20.

But here's what nobody tells you - you don't need to beg for reviews. You need a system.

After every successful job, send a simple text: 'Thanks for choosing us! If you're happy with the service, would you mind leaving us a quick review?' Then include a direct link to your Google review page.

I know, I know - asking for reviews feels awkward. But think about it this way: you just solved their problem and made their day better. They're actually happy to help you out if you make it easy.

Your competitors are doing this. Every single day, they're collecting reviews while you're hoping people will magically find your review page and write something nice. Stop hoping, start asking.

Here's the secret sauce your competitors probably don't know: Google doesn't just care about what you do - it cares about WHERE you do it

See the difference? 'Lawyer downtown Phoenix' shows different results than just 'lawyer Phoenix.' People search specifically, so you need to be specific too.

Go to your website right now and make sure you mention your neighborhood, your city, and nearby landmarks. Don't just say 'We serve Phoenix' - say 'We serve downtown Phoenix, Scottsdale, and areas near Sky Harbor Airport.'

Think of it like giving directions. 'I'm somewhere in Arizona' doesn't help anyone find you. But 'I'm on Main Street, two blocks from the Starbucks' gets them right to your door.

You've got this! Add those specific location details to your website this week. Google will start connecting you with people in exactly those areas.

Last thing - and this is where most people mess up - your business information needs to be identical everywhere online. Your name, address, and phone number on your website should match exactly what's on Google, Facebook, Yelp, everywhere.

Google is like that friend who notices when your story changes slightly each time you tell it. Inconsistent information makes Google doubt you're legitimate.

Don't panic if you find inconsistencies - just fix them one platform at a time. This isn't about perfection, it's about progress

Look, you just learned more about local SEO in 5 minutes than most business owners know after years of struggling. You're not invisible anymore - you just needed the right map.

Here's what you're doing this week: Fix your Google Business Profile, ask for three reviews, and add specific location details to your website. That's it.

Comment below with your business type and city - I read every single comment and often reply with specific tips for your industry.

Hit subscribe if this actually helped, and I'll see you next week with more marketing that actually works.

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Remember: Local SEO success comes from consistently serving your community and helping Google connect your business with local customers who need your services. Start with the basics, be patient with the process, and focus on providing genuine value to your local market.