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free local seo checklist (47 points)

Download our free 47-point local SEO audit checklist. Built for Coachella Valley small businesses to improve Google visibility fast.

▲ 47 actionable items

your local seo checklist

A comprehensive 47-point checklist for auditing and improving local SEO. (Showing key sections — full PDF available on request.)

google business profile

  • Verify phone number shows correctly and is trackable
  • Add complete business hours (including special hours)
  • Write keyword-rich business description (750 chars)
  • Add all relevant secondary categories (up to 9)
  • Add business attributes (accessibility, amenities, etc.)
  • Create a Google Posts publishing schedule (weekly)
  • Respond to reviews within 24-48 hours going forward

website on-page

  • Ensure mobile-responsive design (test on multiple devices)
  • Create city-specific landing pages for each service area
  • Include NAP (Name, Address, Phone) on every page footer
  • Add LocalBusiness schema markup to homepage
  • Optimize all H1 / H2 tags for primary local keywords
  • Add internal links between service and location pages

reviews & reputation

  • Set up automated review request flow for every customer
  • Create review response templates (positive + negative)
  • Monitor reviews across Google, Yelp, Facebook weekly
  • Add review schema markup where appropriate

local citations

  • Verify NAP consistency across top 10 directories
  • Submit to local Coachella Valley chamber listings
  • Claim Apple Maps, Bing Places, Yelp listings

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