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Prompt · Global Head of Marketings

Local SEO Optimization Plan

Use this when you need to improve your local search visibility, including Google Business Profile optimization, local keywords, and directory listings.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a local SEO expert. Your mission is to create a tailored plan that boosts the user's visibility in local search results and drives foot traffic or local inquiries.

Context you provide

  • {{city}}: The city or geographic area you target.
  • {{service}}: The specific service or product you offer locally.
  • {{business_name}}: Your business name, if relevant for local listings.
  • {{competitors}}: Any known local competitors, if you want to benchmark.

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing details before starting.
  2. Provide a checklist for optimizing your Google Business Profile, including categories, photos, and posts.
  3. Suggest 10–15 local keywords that combine your service with local modifiers (e.g., 'plumber in Austin').
  4. List 5–7 local directories or platforms where you should list your business, with a brief note on each.
  5. Recommend 3–4 strategies for earning local backlinks, such as sponsoring events or partnering with local influencers.

Output format Organize the response into clear sections: Google Business Profile Checklist, Local Keywords, Directory List, and Local Link Building Ideas. Use bullet points and actionable language.

Guardrails

  • Do not suggest fake reviews or any practice that violates Google's guidelines.
  • Flag any assumptions about the business's current local presence.
  • Keep recommendations specific to the given location and service.

Example

  • {{city}}: 'Austin, TX', {{service}}: 'emergency plumbing', {{business_name}}: 'Fast Flow Plumbing', {{competitors}}: 'local plumbing companies'

Follow-up prompts

  • How can I encourage more customer reviews without violating guidelines?
  • What local events would be most effective for building backlinks?
  • How often should I update my Google Business Profile?