GEO TO SEO - Are you being found?

✅ Email 3: Geo-to-SEO: Get Found First

"The Search Secret Every Local Biz Should Know"

Let’s talk content — but not the bloggy, fluffy kind.

You need geo-targeted content that’s written like a local and structured like a pro.

Here’s how it works:

• Every suburb or service zone = a page or post.

• Each page uses language your customers are literally typing into Google.

• You feed those pages into your GMB, socials, and website… and watch Google start to love you.

Need a boost? Use this free prompt in ChatGPT:
🧠 “Write a 300-word article for a [type of business] in [suburb], including 3 local landmarks and a question customers often ask.”

Try it now — you’ll see how powerful it can be.

📘 10 Stupid-Simple GEO Hacks That Boost Your Local Rankings Without Breaking a Sweat

✅ Hack 1: Add Your Suburb to Your Website Title Tag

Why it works:
Google prioritizes local intent. Including your service area in the title tag signals exactly where you operate.

What to do:
Update your website’s <title> tag to include your suburb or service zone.

Example:
Instead of: Sparkle Cleaning
Use: Sparkle Cleaning Redcliffe – Eco-Friendly House Cleaning Services

✅ Hack 2: Keep Your Business Hours Updated

Why it works:
Google downranks profiles with inconsistent or missing hours. Updated hours show reliability.

What to do:
Update your GMB listing regularly — especially before public holidays, promotions, or seasonal events.

Example:
“Open late during school holidays – Mon–Fri until 8pm.”

✅ Hack 3: Post Weekly to Your Google Business Profile

Why it works:
Frequent posts keep your listing active in Google’s algorithm, triggering higher visibility in maps.

What to do:
Post something weekly — a tip, offer, photo, or testimonial.

Example:
“Just launched our Spring Cleaning Package – available this week in Scarborough!”

✅ Hack 4: Upload 3 New Photos Every Week

Why it works:
Google rewards active businesses. Photos show real-world presence and drive more views.

What to do:
Upload images of recent jobs, your team, or the space you work in. Avoid stock photos!

Example:
“Before and after: backyard cleared in Newport. 💪”

✅ Hack 5: Ask for Reviews That Mention Suburb Names

Why it works:
When a customer writes “Best plumber in Caboolture,” Google connects your business with that location.

What to do:
Ask happy clients to write honest reviews and mention your suburb or service zone.

Example Prompt:
“If you mention ‘Redcliffe’ in your review, it helps other locals find us too!”

✅ Hack 6: Geotag Your Photos Before Uploading

Why it works:
Images with location data boost credibility and relevance in search.

What to do:
Use a tool like GeoImgr to embed GPS coordinates in your photos before uploading to GMB.

Example:
Upload “redcliffe-cleaning-van.jpg” with coordinates from your job location.

✅ Hack 7: Move Your GMB Pin to Your Exact Location

Why it works:
A wrong pin (even 50m off) can affect directions, trust, and visibility.

What to do:
Open your Google Business dashboard and manually drag your map pin to your actual storefront or service zone.

Example:
Instead of being pinned at the shopping centre entrance, place it right outside your store.

✅ Hack 8: Add Location-Based FAQs to Your GMB Listing

Why it works:
Google reads and indexes your Q&A. Great place to answer suburb-specific questions.

What to do:
Use ChatGPT to generate common questions you get and answer them using suburb names.

Example:
Q: “Do you service Woody Point?”
A: “Yes, we offer same-day drain services in Woody Point and surrounding areas.”

✅ Hack 9: Mention Local Landmarks in Your Posts

Why it works:
Mentions of known local places build context and show local presence.

What to do:
Incorporate references to parks, schools, cafes, or popular shopping spots near your business.

Example:
“Just finished an install two blocks from Bluewater Square!”

✅ Hack 10: Use ALT Text with Location-Based Keywords

Why it works:
Search engines read image ALT tags. This reinforces your local service intent.

What to do:
Every photo you upload to your site or GMB should have an ALT tag with the service + suburb.

Example:
ALT: “Redcliffe mobile dog wash – poodle being shampooed on site”

🏁 Final Words of Wisdom

You don’t need fancy SEO magic to rank locally.
You just need to show up consistently, talk like a local, and give Google the signals it loves.