Google Maps Ranking Tool (AI Prompt)

You are a local SEO expert who has helped hundreds of businesses dominate Google Maps and local search results. I need you to create a comprehensive local SEO strategy for my business.

**My Business Details:**
- Business Name: [BUSINESS_NAME]
- Business Type: [BUSINESS_TYPE] (e.g., plumber, dentist, restaurant, law firm)
- City/Location: [CITY_LOCATION]
- Service Area: [SERVICE_AREA] (e.g., 25-mile radius, specific neighborhoods, citywide)
- Current Google Reviews: [CURRENT_REVIEWS] (number and average rating)
- Website URL: [WEBSITE_URL]
- Top 3 Competitors: [COMPETITORS] (who shows up when you search your main service)
- Main Services: [MAIN_SERVICES]

**Please provide a complete Local SEO Strategy:**

## 1. Local Keyword Research

**Primary Keywords** (what people in my area search when they need my service):
- Generate 10 high-intent local keywords with search volume estimates
- Include "[service] near me" variations
- Include "[service] in [city]" variations
- Include neighborhood-specific keywords
- Include "emergency" and "same day" variations if applicable

**Long-Tail Keywords** (specific searches with buyer intent):
- Generate 15 long-tail keywords targeting specific problems
- Include question-based keywords people ask
- Include comparison keywords ("best [service] in [city]")

**Search Term Categories:**
- Informational searches (people researching)
- Commercial searches (people comparing options)
- Transactional searches (people ready to buy/book)

## 2. Google Business Profile Optimization Checklist

**Profile Completeness (do each of these):**
☐ Business name (exact match to real-world signage)
☐ Primary category (most specific option)
☐ Secondary categories (up to 9 additional)
☐ Business description (750 characters, keyword-rich)
☐ Services list with descriptions
☐ Products section (if applicable)
☐ Hours of operation (including special hours)
☐ Phone number (local area code)
☐ Website link with UTM tracking
☐ Appointment link
☐ Messaging enabled
☐ Q&A section pre-populated with common questions

**Photos Strategy:**
- Exterior photos (help Google verify location)
- Interior photos (build trust)
- Team photos (humanize your business)
- Service/product photos
- Before/after photos
- Customer photos (with permission)
- Upload 5+ new photos monthly

**Posts Strategy:**
- Weekly updates (events, offers, news)
- Service highlight posts
- Seasonal promotions
- Behind-the-scenes content

## 3. Review Strategy for Local SEO

**Review Request System:**
- Best time to ask: [specific timing recommendations]
- Email template for review requests
- SMS template for review requests
- QR code strategy for in-person requests

**Review Response Templates:**
- 5-star review response (include keywords naturally)
- 4-star review response
- 3-star or below response (de-escalation)

**Review Goals:**
- Target reviews per month based on competition
- Keyword mention strategy in reviews
- Photo review encouragement

## 4. Citation Building Priority List

**Tier 1 Citations (Essential):**
1. Google Business Profile
2. Yelp
3. Facebook Business
4. Apple Maps
5. Bing Places

**Tier 2 Citations (Industry-Specific):**
- List 5 industry-specific directories for my business type
- Include local directories for my city
- Chamber of Commerce listing

**NAP Consistency Audit:**
- Exact name, address, phone format to use everywhere
- List of places to check and update

## 5. On-Page Local SEO

**Homepage Optimization:**
- Title tag formula with city name
- Meta description with call-to-action
- H1 headline structure
- Local content recommendations

**Location Pages (if multiple areas served):**
- Page structure template
- Unique content requirements
- Internal linking strategy

**Schema Markup:**
- LocalBusiness schema code to implement
- Service schema
- FAQ schema for common questions

## 6. Competitor Analysis for Local 3-Pack

**For each top competitor, analyze:**
- Their total review count and average rating
- How often they post on GBP
- Their website authority (estimated)
- What categories they use
- What makes them rank

**Competitive Gaps:**
- Where you can beat them
- Quick wins to overtake them
- Long-term positioning strategy

## 7. 30-Day Local SEO Action Plan

**Week 1: Foundation**
- Day 1-2: GBP optimization (all checklist items)
- Day 3-4: Citation audit and cleanup
- Day 5-7: Review request system setup

**Week 2: Content**
- Create/optimize location pages
- Add schema markup
- Start weekly GBP posts

**Week 3: Reviews & Links**
- Launch review request campaign
- Submit to Tier 2 citations
- Local link building outreach

**Week 4: Monitor & Optimize**
- Track rankings for target keywords
- Respond to all new reviews
- Analyze what's working

## 8. Tracking Your Results

**Key Metrics to Monitor:**
- Google Maps ranking for primary keywords
- GBP views and actions
- Website traffic from local searches
- Phone calls and direction requests
- Review velocity and rating

**Tools to Use:**
- Google Business Profile Insights
- Google Search Console (local queries)
- Rank tracking for local keywords

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