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Module 1: Introduction to Local Search

  1. 1.1What is local search marketing?
  2. 1.2How does Google local search work?
  3. 1.3Google Search vs. Google Maps: what's the difference?
  4. 1.4How does Google determine local rankings?
  5. 1.5What is the local search customer journey?

Module 2: Google Business Profile

  1. 2.1How to set up a Google Business Profile
  2. 2.2How to verify a Google Business Profile
  3. 2.3How to choose the right business categories
  4. 2.4How to optimize business information and services
  5. 2.5How to add photos, videos, products, and updates
  6. 2.6How to manage multiple locations in Google Business Profile
  7. 2.7Service-area businesses vs. storefronts

Module 3: Local Keyword Research and Search Intent

  1. 3.1How to find local keywords
  2. 3.2City, neighborhood, and service-based keywords
  3. 3.3Understanding near me searches
  4. 3.4Transactional vs. informational local intent
  5. 3.5How to research local competitors and keywords
  6. 3.6How to map keywords to locations and services

Module 4: Local Landing Pages and Website Optimization

  1. 4.1How to create location landing pages
  2. 4.2How to optimize local service pages
  3. 4.3How to write location-relevant titles and content
  4. 4.4How to build location and service page architecture
  5. 4.5How to avoid duplicate and thin location pages
  6. 4.6Local business schema and structured data
  7. 4.7How to keep your website and Business Profile consistent

Module 5: Reviews and Reputation Management

  1. 5.1Why do reviews matter for local businesses?
  2. 5.2How to build a customer review generation process
  3. 5.3How to respond to positive and negative reviews
  4. 5.4How to handle fake or policy-violating reviews
  5. 5.5Review policies and ethical reputation management
  6. 5.6How to monitor review trends and customer sentiment

Module 6: Local Citations and Business Listings

  1. 6.1What are local citations?
  2. 6.2Name, address, and phone number consistency
  3. 6.3How to find relevant business directories
  4. 6.4How to create and update business listings
  5. 6.5How to identify duplicate and incorrect listings
  6. 6.6Industry-specific and local directory opportunities

Module 7: Local Authority and Competitive Visibility

  1. 7.1How to analyze local search competitors
  2. 7.2How to earn local links through community partnerships
  3. 7.3Local sponsorships, organizations, and media
  4. 7.4How to build local brand recognition
  5. 7.5How to evaluate competitor reviews and business profiles
  6. 7.6How to identify local visibility gaps

Module 8: Local Search Tracking and Reporting

  1. 8.1How to track local rankings across geographic areas
  2. 8.2Understanding Google Business Profile performance
  3. 8.3How to measure calls, website visits, and direction requests
  4. 8.4How to track local leads and conversions
  5. 8.5How to use Google Search Console and Analytics for local SEO
  6. 8.6How to create local search performance reports

Module 9: Local Search Strategy by Business Type

  1. 9.1Local search for restaurants and retail stores
  2. 9.2Local search for service-area businesses
  3. 9.3Local search for professional services
  4. 9.4Local search for healthcare and other regulated industries
  5. 9.5Local search for multi-location businesses
  6. 9.6Local search for new and small businesses

Module 10: Local Search Audits and Practical Projects

  1. 10.1How to conduct a local search audit
  2. 10.2How to audit a Google Business Profile
  3. 10.3How to check local landing pages and citations
  4. 10.4How to evaluate reviews and competitor visibility
  5. 10.5How to build a prioritized local search action plan
  6. 10.6How to create a 30-day local search improvement plan

How to build location and service page architecture

Inside this lesson

  • Common site structures for local businesses
  • How to plan clean URLs
  • How to link services and locations
  • When to combine service and location pages

Short answer

Local SEO site architecture is how your service and location pages are organized and linked. Most businesses use a services section and a locations section, with clean URLs like /services/aircon-repair/ and /locations/pasig/. Link each location to its services and back. Add service plus location pages only where demand and real content justify them.

Why structure matters

Site architecture is how your pages are organized. A clear structure helps customers find what they need. It also helps Google find and understand every page.

A simple structure that works

Most local businesses can use this:

/                         Homepage
/services/                Services hub page
/services/aircon-cleaning/
/services/aircon-repair/
/locations/               Locations hub page
/locations/pasig/
/locations/marikina/

The hub pages list and link to every service or location.

Clean URLs

Good URL structure is short, readable, and uses hyphens:

  • Good: /locations/pasig/
  • Weak: /page?id=4821&branch=2

Use lowercase letters. Do not change URLs often, because old links break.

  • Each location page links to the services offered there.
  • Each service page links to the locations that offer it.
  • Breadcrumbs show the path: Home / Locations / Pasig.

Keep most pages within three clicks of the homepage.

When to add service-location pages

A service-location page, like /pasig/aircon-repair/, targets one service in one area. Build these only when:

  • people search that exact combination
  • you truly serve it there
  • you can add unique content, like local projects and reviews

Otherwise, a good service page and a good location page are enough.

Quick quiz

1. What is a hub page?
2. Which URL is cleaner?
3. When should you build a service-location page?

Common mistakes

  • Hundreds of copied city pages. Build only what you can make useful.
  • Orphan pages. Every page should be linked from a hub or related page.
  • Changing URLs often. Old links and rankings can be lost.

Your action

Sketch the site structure for your chosen business. Your progress saves on this device.

Key terms

Site architecture
How a website's pages are organized and linked.
URL structure
The pattern of your page addresses.
Hub page
A page that links to a group of related pages, like all locations.
Breadcrumbs
A trail of links showing where a page sits, like Home / Locations / Pasig.
Service-location page
A page for one service in one area, like aircon repair in Pasig.

Questions beginners ask

Should every service have a page for every city?

No. Build those only where there is real demand and you can add unique content.

Is a flat or deep structure better?

Keep it simple. Most pages should be reachable within three clicks from the homepage.

Do URLs need the city name?

For location pages, yes. Keep URLs short and readable.

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