
What is local SEO and how to set up a Google Business Profile
When people search for a coffee shop, dentist, beauty salon, auto repair shop, or store nearby, they often open a map, the business listings block in search results, or a business profile. At that moment, the choice is influenced not only by the website but also by the address, rating, reviews, photos, business hours, and the completeness of the profile information. Local SEO helps you become more visible to people searching for a service or product in a specific city, neighborhood, or near their current location. Google explains how businesses appear in local search results through three main signals: relevance, distance, and prominence.