SEO

Basic SEO for Local Service Businesses: A Quick Guide

You don't need an SEO agency to start showing up on Google for local searches. A handful of basics go a long way for a single-page site.

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Claim your Google Business Profile

This free listing is often the very first thing potential clients see. Keep your hours, photos and category accurate, and link straight to your landing page.

Put your city in your title and headline

“Electrician in Etobicoke” tells both Google and visitors exactly who you serve — far more effective than a generic headline with no location.

Write a real meta description

The one or two sentences under your title in Google results should state what you do, where, and why someone should click — not be left blank or auto-generated.

These three steps alone put most local landing pages ahead of competitors who never bothered with SEO at all.

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