Local SEO does not need a 5000 dollar agency. It needs 90 days of focused work on 6 things. Done right, you rank in the Google map pack for hot air balloon ride [your city] and pull free, high intent traffic every month forever.
The 6 levers
- Google Business Profile fully completed with weekly posts and 20 plus photos
- Location specific landing pages (hot air balloon ride [city], sunrise balloon flight [region])
- 30 plus Google reviews per quarter with keyword rich responses
- Top 25 local citations (TripAdvisor, Yelp, tourism board, local chamber)
- 12 local intent blog posts per year (best time of year, weather window, what to wear)
- On page schema markup (LocalBusiness, TouristAttraction, FAQPage)
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Book my free strategy callAction plan
- Audit your Google Business Profile this week. Add 10 photos and 1 post.
- Build 1 location landing page per service area.
- Ask the next 10 customers for a Google review by text within 2 hours of landing.
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Book my free strategy callFrequently asked questions
+How long does local SEO take to work?
First movement at 60 to 90 days. Top 3 map pack ranking at 6 to 12 months for most operators in moderately competitive markets.
+Are reviews the most important factor?
Review quantity, recency, and keyword density inside reviews are the top 3 factors that move the map pack.