A Local ranking factors study finds reviews, organic SEO best practices boost local visibility

A Local ranking factors study finds reviews, organic SEO best practices boost local visibility

The basic conclusions of the Local Ranking Factors study are that: (1) organic ranking factors (e.g., links, keywords, anchor text, etc.) boost local visibility; and (2) reviews are critical. The study argues that “local and organic search algorithms are still highly interconnected.”

It adds that while Google is trying to include unique variables in the local algorithm, “traditional organic SEO tactics” are effective to rank locally.

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