The Best Local SEO Checklist
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On-Page Optimization
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City or State included in all Title Tag descriptions
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City or State included in heading tags (H1, H2,..)
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City or State included in content of body (Bolded or italicized at least once)
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Site has mobile or responsive layout
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Google+ local categories included in Meta Data
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Hours, directions and Google map added to contact page
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Mobile sitemap found
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List your Name, address, phone number on every page
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Google+
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Create a Google+ Account
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Select service categories on Google+ local page
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Add a Google+ badge for pages
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Create and/or claim your Google+ Business page
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Add photos and videos to your Google+ local page
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Link website to Google+
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Search Engine Registration
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Request a Google Pin Via Postcard
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Request a Bing Pin Via Postcard
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Verify with Yahoo Via phone call
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Local Listings
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Claimed or add multiple local listings (Yelp, CitySearch, HotFrog, UrbanSpoon,...)
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Add photo\'s and videos to your local listings
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Submit to local and regional business directories
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No variations of your company\'s info exist online (use getlisted.org to search for replication)
