About this episode
Get the resources mentioned during this episode: ? Improve Rankings for "near me" Searcheshttps://seiq.meredithshusband.com/near-me-searchesSummaryIn this episode, Meredith's Husband tackles the question of why some photographers don't appear in "near me" searches despite having a website and Google Business Profile, revealing critical factors that determine local search visibility.Episode Timestamps[0:00] Introduction[0:24] Listener question: ranking in “near me” searches[1:12] Funny “Thai Restaurant Near Me” example[1:24] Importance of Google Business Profile[2:11] Outdated SEO tactics with city names[3:00] How “near me” searches really work[3:53] Address vs. service area settings[5:24] NAP consistency across platforms[6:16] Local phone numbers as signals[7:15] Reviews: quality vs. spam risks[8:42] Keeping your Google Business Profile active[10:00] Correct categories and completeness[10:24] Local citations and directories[11:16] Blogging about local venues and mobile-friendly sites -- CONTACTLeave Feedback or Request Topics:https://forms.gle/bqxbwDWBySoiUYxL7
