Local SEO vs Traditional SEO

I took a poll on my stories the other day and I found a huge problem with my messaging. I hadn’t clarified the difference between SEO + Local SEO.

So, here I am, clearing that up.

Here’s what they both are:

• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• A strategy to help you focus on improving your rankings on search engines

Organic SEO (traditional SEO):

• Focuses on improving your ranking nationally over even globally 
• Any business sector can get value from traditional SEO, but it’s best for businesses who aren’t needing to bring in foot traffic (think e-commerce, digital products & services)
• The strategy typically includes: researching and targeting keywords, creating optimized content, speeding up your website, streamlining code, creating reputable backlinks

Local SEO:

• Helps you to rank and optimize for local searches
• Helps you to show up on Google Maps
• Typical strategies include: claiming and optimizing Google My Biz,  managing and gaining positive reviews, targeting local keywords, location-specific web copy, adding your NAP (name, address, phone number) to local directories, and earning backlinks (here's a link to a great overview of local SEO)

These are both similar strategies, but for businesses who need local leads, local SEO is the way to go. 

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