§Definition Commercial SEO

Local SEO

Optimising a business to appear in geographically relevant searches and map results.

ID
SS-DF-137
Confidence
High · 86
Evidence
Strong
Updated
2026-07-08

Definition

Optimising a business to appear in geographically relevant searches and map results.

Local SEO is the practice of improving visibility for searches that carry local intent, such as services near a user's location. It combines an optimised Google Business Profile, consistent local citations, on-site location signals, reviews and locally relevant content. Because local ranking factors differ from classic organic ones, local SEO is treated as a distinct discipline that is essential for businesses serving specific towns, cities or service areas.

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    Apply the method Commercial Intent Matrix Framework See the wider capability Commercial Intent Optimisation Capability