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Local SEO blog: these articles explain how a Greater Montreal business improves its Google ranking and its position in the local pack, without technical jargon. They cover how local search works, your Google Business Profile, the ranking factors that come up most often and the mistakes that slow a site down. They're written for owners and managers of clinics, salons, restaurants and service businesses who want to understand SEO before hiring an agency or starting a project. For a review of your own site, our SEO audit and our Google Business Profile optimization apply these same principles to your business.
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Frequently asked questions
What is local SEO?
Local SEO optimizes your presence for searches near you, like "hair salon Laval." It combines your Google Business Profile, customer reviews, the consistency of your name, address and phone number (NAP), and your site content to help you rank in the local pack and on Maps.
Why does my Google Business Profile affect my ranking?
Google uses your profile to confirm your category, service area and local relevance before showing you in the local pack. An incomplete profile, the wrong categories or a lack of reviews all cut your chances of appearing ahead of a customer searching nearby.
How long does it take to see results from local SEO?
Local SEO usually takes 3 to 6 months to show significant results. The exact timeline depends on your industry, your city and how much competition already ranks on Google. A new site with little content takes longer than an established one with reviews and history behind it.
What's the difference between SEO and local SEO?
Standard SEO targets national or global rankings for broad keywords. Local SEO targets searches with clear geographic intent, where the Maps pack and your Google Business Profile matter as much as your site content. A business with a physical location depends mostly on the second.
Do these articles replace a professional SEO audit?
These articles do not replace a professional SEO audit. They explain the concepts so you understand what's happening on your site, but an audit reviews your own data: Search Console, your Google listing and your direct competitors. Our SEO audit applies these principles to your specific site, with a report ranked by impact.
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