Story: How many websites are on the internet?
©Statista
There are 1.88 billion websites today and looking at the Internet Live Stats’ counter, this figure is currently increasing at a fast rate.
So, how do we stand out 1 in 1.88 billion? Google shows only 10 to 20 websites on 1st page. There is no coincidence or luck. We need a plan and strategy.
Blog: Digital Marketing 101 for Graphic/Web Designer – Local SEO
Link Building for Local SEO: 6 Easy Ways to Get Backlinks
©Ahrefs
– Link building, link to the website which contextual & locally relevant
– In addition, authority
– Join a local chamber of commerce
– Join nitch relevant business association
– Local resource page link building
– Guest post
*I receive it often.
– Get featured on local list posts
– Look at top organic competitor’s backlinks
Not only our business, but also we would like to make an impact on a client’s business. However, we, freelance web/graphic designers, cannot provide these comprehensive services ourselves. We need a team. SEO is not easy.
Local SEO 2021 | Local SEO Tutorial | What Is Local SEO Optimization? | SEO Tutorial | Simplilearn
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– Name, Address, Phone number (exact match)
– Yelp
– Association, chamber of commerce
– Keyword and entitled
– Domain authority
– Inbound
– Review and citation(online reference)
– Schema(Reference: Econsultancy)
– Google listing(Google My Business)
– Upload photos
Welcome to my FREE Local SEO Course – Local SEO Unlocked – Module 1 – Lesson 1
©Neil Patel
I frequently received inquiries because of the local, Vancouver, BC. People feel comfortable if it’s the same city or area. It’s natural human behavior. No brainer.
– CTR
Local SEO Made Easy: Here’s How to Do it in 2021
©Wes McDowell
– Map search influences the customer’s location.
– Find keyword, Ubersuggest
– Google My Business, fill in service/product section, review
– What website says
– Use the location(city name) keyword on H1
– Mention the location we serve on the footer
– Citation(references, exact info)
– Link building
SEO Tutorial For Beginners | SEO Full Course | Search Engine Optimization Tutorial
©Simplilearn
The video total 8:26:46. I think it has value like a 1 Udemy SEO course.
Conclusion: Hire someone
Doing SEO as a web/graphic designer is too much work. It’s better to collaborate with someone. In 2021, we can find many freelancers on the internet and social media. When you interview someone or after hiring, you have to track their work based on the evidence, analytics. So, we have to learn SEO after all.