Local SEO: how to get found by customers in your city

Most searches for service providers include a city or “near me”. Local SEO puts your business in those results, on the map and in the answers of AI assistants.

A complete business profile

Your Google Business Profile (opens in a new tab) is the foundation: exact categories, opening hours, photos, services and service area. It must match your website and directory listings.

One page per city or area

If you work in several cities, one page per area with genuinely tailored content helps Google understand where you operate. Avoid copy-pasted pages: they get ignored or penalised.

Customer reviews

Reviews influence local rankings and what AI engines say about you. Reply to every one, positive or negative. Our online reputation service makes this easier.

Structured data

LocalBusiness markup (opens in a new tab) states your name, address, phone and hours clearly. On a multilingual site, hreflang tags (opens in a new tab) link the language versions of each page.

Local search and AI

AI assistants rely on the same signals: an up-to-date profile, reviews and consistent information. Local SEO is therefore also the foundation of GEO. For full support, see our SEO service.

Frequently asked questions

Do we need a physical address in every city?

No. A service business can set a service area without showing its address, as long as it follows Google Business Profile rules.

How long does it take to appear in local results?

A few weeks with a complete profile and regular reviews; longer in very competitive markets.

Related services

  • SEO

    SEO puts your website in the top results on Google and Bing when your customers search.

  • Online reputation

    Reviews and online mentions influence your customers’ choices, and also what AI engines say about you.

  • GEO

    GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) aims to get your business cited in answers from ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google’s AI Overviews.

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