SEO for local search

[wonestys2]

Hi,
what are the steps to fallow to optimize (SEO/SEM) a website for particular location/region.


Regards,
raghavendra

[VladTepes]

Mentioning the relative place or location on your content will be a good help. Learn to be listed on Google Maps too...

[rayter]

Target geo-specific keywords then optimize them.

[mrandrei]

Oh yeah, keyword selection plays a big role. You should select keywords that are specific to a location or your target market. For example, if your niche is about web design and your company is located in Chicago, better choose "web design Chicago" as your main target keyword.

[Dave011]

host your site on your target market and link to sites that are hosted in your target market.

[dylan55]

Focus on promoting your site in your local area. For example, make a classified submission into local sites.

[Dice]

Target geo-specific keywords then optimize them.

Exactly. And don't forget to get active in your local travel forums, it never hurts to add significant traffic.

[james121]

I thinks you got answer for your question. All commenter had share good tips with you.

[nyebe]

Choose the best keyword to optimize your site and you should consider relevancy. You must also look for most view sites like twitter and Facebook and do link exchange there.

[jayseo]

Using sources from particular region will help in SEO region wise specially.

[jayseo]

So start doing submissions in region wise directories.

[probafix]

Please use the below link and you will get the enough information:-

http://www.localseoguide.com/

[Saabs]

Add your business to Google local maps
and add your location on your Meta Title and Description

[ssb_x]

select your local sites where you can make an link excange. Use google adwords and adsense for your region

[aqzseo]

if you want promote your site in local search engine so post classifieds