2023 which has seen some major changes across the digital landscape, none more significant than the emergence of AI and how it will affect our thinking of traditional SEO methods.
Having said that, when it comes to Local SEO, the strategy that affects your visibility within your targeted geographic location, there are still some very basic and simple ways you can supercharge your local presence.
Here is our top tips from The Search Equation for 2024, the things you can implement now (even over the festive period!)
Top Local SEO Tip Number 2
The power blend of paid and organic content!
Elevate your online game with the perfect synergy: Paid and Organic Content.
Why It’s a Game-Changer:
Unlock the potential of your online presence by marrying the strengths of paid and organic content. Organic efforts lay the groundwork, building authenticity, while paid strategies strategically position your brand for instant attention. Be where your audience is and maximize visibility on both social media and Google.
How to:
- Unified Messaging: Craft a consistent brand message across both paid ads and organic posts. Consistency builds trust and keeps your brand top of mind.
- Cross-Platform Harmony: Utilize the strengths of each platform – social media and Google. Tailor your content to suit each space while maintaining a cohesive brand identity.
- Data-Driven Refinement: Analyse the performance of your paid and organic efforts.
Author
Mac McCarthy has been involved in the digital marketing field for over 20 years, having worked with the Jeeves, Alta Vista and Yahoo search engines in the early 90s through to the modern current day Google and Bing platforms.
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A keen follower of search engine algorithm updates and trends, he works and advises on digital strategies for a variety on SME’s and more recently the World Wildlife Fund, the single largest animal welfare charity in the world.
Qualifications include Google Advanced Analytics, Google Ads, Google Search and the Google Partnership Program.