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PDF Checklist
The Ultimate Local SEO Checklist for 2026
47-point checklist covering on-page SEO, Google Business Profile, local citations, schema markup, and reputation signals. Updated for the latest Google algorithm changes.
Guide
Step-by-Step Guide
Google Business Profile Setup & Optimization Guide
The complete guide to setting up and fully optimizing your Google Business Profile — from initial claim to posting strategy, Q&A management, and photo optimization that drives clicks.
Template
Email Templates
Review Request Email & SMS Template Pack
12 proven email and SMS templates for requesting Google reviews from happy customers. Includes A/B tested subject lines, follow-up sequences, and scripts for awkward situations.
Guide
In-Depth Guide
AI Search Optimization: Get Found on ChatGPT & Perplexity
Learn exactly how AI search engines choose which local businesses to recommend. Covers structured data, citation consistency, E-E-A-T signals, and how to train AI models to cite your business.
Webinar
Recorded Webinar
Facebook & Instagram Ads for Local Businesses — Masterclass
74-minute deep dive on running profitable Facebook and Instagram ads for local businesses. Covers audience targeting, creative that converts, retargeting, and budgeting on $500/month or less.
Template
Script Templates
Local Business Video Script Templates (8 Ready-to-Film)
Eight plug-and-play video scripts for local businesses: intro video, testimonial requests, seasonal promos, service spotlights, behind-the-scenes, and FAQ format. Works for any vertical.
Guide
Strategy Guide
Voice Search SEO for Local Businesses: The 2026 Guide
How to optimize your business for Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa, and in-car search. Includes FAQ page templates, conversational keyword research method, and "near me" ranking tactics.
Free Tool
Free Online Tool
Free Local Visibility Score — See How You Rank in 60 Seconds
Enter your business name and city. Our AI audits your Google, maps, reviews, website, citations, and AI search presence — then scores you out of 100 with a personalized improvement roadmap.
Webinar
Recorded Webinar
Google Ads for Local Service Businesses — How to Stop Wasting Budget
Stop bleeding money on Google Ads. This 55-minute workshop covers keyword match types, negative keywords, smart bidding vs. manual, Local Services Ads setup, and how to calculate a profitable target CPA.
Template
Response Templates
Reputation Management Template Pack — Respond to Any Review
30 customizable response templates for 1-star, 3-star, and 5-star Google reviews. Includes scripts for angry customers, fake reviews, and thank-you responses that showcase your brand voice.
Video
Video Course
Short-Form Video Marketing for Local Businesses (TikTok, Reels & Shorts)
4-part video series showing local business owners how to create scroll-stopping short-form content using just a smartphone. Covers hooks, captions, hashtags, and posting schedules that grow followers fast.
Free Tool
Free Online Tool
Local Citation & NAP Consistency Audit Tool
Check if your business Name, Address, and Phone number are consistent across Yelp, Facebook, Apple Maps, Bing, Yellow Pages, and 40+ directories. Inconsistent NAP kills your local rankings.

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