{"id":9352,"date":"2024-09-15T16:19:43","date_gmt":"2024-09-15T16:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/?p=9352"},"modified":"2024-09-17T22:33:13","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T22:33:13","slug":"local-seo-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/local-seo-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Local SEO Tools to Climb Your Local SERP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re at work, and your stomach starts rumbling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you do?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkwithgoogle.com\/consumer-insights\/consumer-trends\/mobile-location-searches-to-store-visit-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">76% of Google users<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you get out your phone (or tablet or laptop) and search for something to eat \u201cnear me.\u201d If you\u2019re like them, you\u2019ll visit one of the locations you found within 24 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, getting your business to be one of the locations that pops up on a \u201cnear me\u201d search is HUGE!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s exactly what local SEO aims to do. It tries to get your business to the top of the page when people around you are looking for somewhere to spend their money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we\u2019ll look at 7 local SEO tools that can help you take your page to the top of the local SERP (whether it\u2019s Google Maps or a local SERP).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a look!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll cover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#all-in-one-google-business-profile\">One Tool to Rule Them All: Google Business Profile<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#best-for-keyword-tracking-proranktracker\">Best for Keyword Tracking: ProRankTracker<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#directory-manager-semrush\">Best Online Directory Manager: SEMrush Local<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#reputation-management-brightlocal\">Best for Reputation Management: BrightLocal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#free-tool-google-search-console\">Best Free Tool: Google Search Console<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#data-visualization-google-looker-studio\">Best for Data Visualization: Google Looker Studio<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#user-behavior-google-analytics\">Best for Understanding User Behavior: Google Analytics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"all-in-one-google-business-profile\"><strong>One Tool to Rule Them All: Google Business Profile<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MOST crucial tool you can use for local SEO is your Google Business Profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because there\u2019s no such thing as local SEO without your Google Business Profile!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local SEO aims to become more visible to local searchers, including on Google Maps, the Snack Pack, and Local Finder.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9355\" title=\"Local SEO\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image10-1-1030x506.png\" alt=\"Local SEO\" width=\"1030\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image10-1-1030x506.png 1030w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image10-1-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image10-1-768x377.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image10-1-1536x754.png 1536w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image10-1-1500x736.png 1500w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image10-1-705x346.png 705w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image10-1.png 1746w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need a Google Business profile to rank on any of those locations!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A well-maintained Google Business Profile is a \u201chome base\u201d for your local business online. It gives your audience a quick place to check things like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menu\/offerings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photos<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact info<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, you CANNOT do local SEO without a Google Business Profile, so create and REGULARLY update your profile for maximum results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After setting up this first tool, you\u2019re ready to move on to the remaining 6 below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"best-for-keyword-tracking-proranktracker\"><strong>Best for Keyword Tracking: ProRankTracker<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Ever wondered where your business ranked on Google Maps and local searches?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ProRankTracker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the most advanced rank-tracking tools available, and it\u2019s the perfect choice for businesses looking to improve their local SEO.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ProRankTracker gives its users access to local SEO tools like Google Business Profile tracking, precise location data, and powerful filtering options to help them pinpoint the location of their choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only that, but ProRankTracker offers the most accurate data available of any rank tracker currently available (100% accurate data, updated daily), and they offer a no-strings-attached 14-day free trial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Unlike other general SEO tools that also offer rank tracking, ProRankTracker doesn&#8217;t limit you to the number of URLs and projects you can track. Plus, by using a dedicated rank tracker, you can avoid paying for features you don&#8217;t need for local SEO.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s look at why ProRankTracker might be the perfect tool for you!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accurate and daily-updated ranking data on EVERY plan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tracks rankings on a global scale or down to a single neighborhood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports all major search engines (including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/how-to-track-amazon-ranks-correctly-efficiently-and-with-100-accuracy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/how-to-easily-track-your-youtube-ranks-with-100-accuracy-using-prt\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows Global and Local (country level) search volume for each term and engine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports tracking in multiple search languages<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Track unlimited URLs<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White-label reporting for client presentations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehensive mobile and desktop ranking insights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best pricing available for a rank-tracking tool<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/plans_and_pricing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> available<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some users note a learning curve when starting (but users have access to help articles and top-notch customer support)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited integration options compared to some competitors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Daily rank tracking and updates \u2013<\/strong> Provides precise, daily insights into keyword rankings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9356\" title=\"Daily rank tracking\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image3-1.png\" alt=\"Daily rank tracking\" width=\"1030\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image3-1.png 1030w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image3-1-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image3-1-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image3-1-705x309.png 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Local and global rank tracking \u2013<\/strong> Monitors keyword performance in specific locations and across the globe with high specificity (or more generalized if that\u2019s what you need)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Detailed and customizable reports \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/the-18-types-of-seo-ranking-reports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> types of reports and notifications (including <a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/local-seo-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local SEO reports<\/a>). You can customize your reports only to include URLs that target specific locations or Google Business Profiles, making this a perfect feature for local rank tracking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Rankings Views \u2013<\/strong> 6 different Rankings Views give you a varied and complete understanding of your ranking progress, including the ability to split your ranks into various groups, tags, and projects for easier targeted tracking of different geographic areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9357\" title=\"Rankings Views\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image16-1.png\" alt=\"Rankings Views\" width=\"1030\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image16-1.png 1030w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image16-1-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image16-1-768x347.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image16-1-705x318.png 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Insta-Check \u2013<\/strong> Quickly check on potential keywords using a credit-based <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/check-keyword-ranking\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SERP checker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that doesn\u2019t count toward your overall tracking limit. This is perfect for when you\u2019re doing preliminary keyword research or competitor research.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9358\" title=\"Insta-Check\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image13-1.png\" alt=\"Insta-Check \" width=\"1030\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image13-1.png 1030w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image13-1-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image13-1-768x356.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image13-1-705x327.png 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keyword discovery and tracking \u2013 Helps identify and track relevant keywords for your business.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ProRankTracker offers some of the most competitive pricing in the industry. They also offer a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/plans_and_pricing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14-day FREE trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with ALL premium features enabled. After finishing your free trial, you have 3 pricing tiers available to you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Starter Plan \u2013<\/strong> Starts at $39\/month (paid annually) for up to 500 tracked terms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pro Plan \u2013<\/strong> Pro Plan \u2013 Starts at $87\/month (paid annually) for up to 1,500 tracked terms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Agency Plan \u2013<\/strong> Starts at $144\/month (paid annually) for 3,000 tracked terms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_9386\" style=\"width: 1040px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9386\" class=\"size-large wp-image-9386\" title=\"PRT pricing\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PRT-pricing-1030x554.png\" alt=\"ProRankTracker pricing\" width=\"1030\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PRT-pricing-1030x554.png 1030w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PRT-pricing-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PRT-pricing-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PRT-pricing-1536x827.png 1536w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PRT-pricing-1500x808.png 1500w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PRT-pricing-705x380.png 705w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PRT-pricing.png 1891w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9386\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PRT pricing<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Reviews<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ProRankTracker consistently gets almost exclusively 5-star reviews (4.6 average on G2). The most common positive comments include accuracy, ease of use, and customer service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/pro-rank-tracker\/reviews\/pro-rank-tracker-review-9673612\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bryan R.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> had to say about his experience with PRT:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you like best about Pro Rank Tracker?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cPro Rank Tracker has been an invaluable tool for tracking our local Google rankings. It\u2019s incredibly user-friendly, making it easy to add new keywords and URLs to monitor. The insights provided are detailed and accurate, which has significantly helped us optimize our SEO strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One standout feature is the API, which we utilize for in-depth monitoring, pushing rankings to a Google Sheet. It integrates seamlessly into our workflow and provides comprehensive data that helps us stay ahead of the competition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pro Rank Tracker is a top-tier tool I highly recommend for anyone serious about tracking their SEO performance.\u201d&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you dislike about Pro Rank Tracker?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI can\u2019t think of anything at the moment.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What problems is Pro Rank Tracker solving and how is that benefiting you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe work with local service businesses, so it solves the problem of accurately tracking local search rankings.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"directory-manager-semrush\"><strong>Best Online Directory Manager: SEMrush Local<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though most of the focus is now on online directories like Facebook and Google, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/24-web-directories-that-still-have-seo-value-in-2021\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">many other online directories<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer value and visibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But they also present some challenges:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which directories are worth the time it takes to create a listing?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you develop listings quickly and efficiently?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you edit your listings when something changes?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are all problems that can be solved using <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEMrush Local<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a set of tools created by SEMrush that is explicitly designed for local SEO. Please note that you can subscribe to JUST these tools, meaning the cost is significantly lower than for the entire SEMrush toolbox.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s talk about whether this tool might be right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specialized tools to optimize local SEO<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relatively inexpensive compared to the primary SEMrush tool<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save time with automation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accurate data with daily updates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helpful free tools are available with no subscription<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The Google Maps rank tracker is limited to 100 keywords<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You can only track up to 10 competing domains (unlike ProRankTracker, which is unlimited)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No tool to help identify high-value keywords<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tool doesn\u2019t offer much in the way of SEO other than for local use<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Listing Management &#8211;<\/strong> Control your business listings across various local directories using SEMrush Local as your home base. SEMrush communicates with more than 150 online directories.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9360\" title=\"Listing Management\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image15-1.png\" alt=\"Listing Management \" width=\"970\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image15-1.png 970w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image15-1-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image15-1-768x409.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image15-1-705x375.png 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Review Management &#8211;<\/strong> Instantly see all your Google reviews from the SEMrush local dashboard. SEMrush sends you notifications when you get negative reviews and allows you to respond to them directly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>AI Generated Responses<\/strong> &#8211; Need help with what to say to your online reviews? SEMrush uses AI to suggest responses to your reviews that will help you sound professional.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Map Rank Tracker Heatmap &#8211;<\/strong> Track your website\u2019s rankings in local search results, including the ability to see a heatmap of your ranks across multiple locations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9361\" title=\"Map Rank Tracker Heatmap\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image12-1-1030x663.png\" alt=\"Map Rank Tracker Heatmap\" width=\"1030\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image12-1-1030x663.png 1030w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image12-1-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image12-1-768x494.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image12-1-705x454.png 705w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image12-1.png 1224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Google Business Profile Manager &#8211;<\/strong> Get detailed insights concerning your Google Business Profile performance and suggestions on how to improve it for increased visibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Description Generator &#8211;<\/strong> A free tool that generates an SEO-optimized description of your business based on the details you provide.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Google Review Link Generator &#8211;<\/strong> Just input your business\u2019s name, and SEMrush will generate a free link or QR code that you can share with your clients to make it easier for them to leave reviews.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Local Marketing Hub &#8211;<\/strong> Access a wealth of local SEO and marketing knowledge to improve your understanding of local strategies and help take your SEO to the next level.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEMrush Local is a subset of the main SEMrush software, meaning you don\u2019t have to pay for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/all-in-one-seo-tools\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all-in-one tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to access the local SEO tools discussed above (<strong>which starts at $117.33\/month, paid annually<\/strong>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 3 pricing tiers available for SEMrush Local:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The free plan<\/strong> allows you to audit 5 locations daily, check your status in the top directories, and check your average ratings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The Basic Location plan<\/strong> costs $20\/month and includes listing management for more than 70 sites, local rank tracking, review management, and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The Premium Location plan<\/strong> allows all the Basic features plus the Google Maps heatmap and the ability to respond to reviews directly from SEMrush, as discussed above.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9362\" title=\"Pricing\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image14-1-1030x493.png\" alt=\"Pricing\" width=\"1030\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image14-1-1030x493.png 1030w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image14-1-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image14-1-768x368.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image14-1-705x337.png 705w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image14-1.png 1331w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I recommend visiting their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sign-up page<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more details about SEMrush Local\u2019s pricing options.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Reviews<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEMrush is frequently praised for its extensive tools, and many users mention the powerful local SEO tools mentioned above.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/semrush\/reviews\/semrush-review-9789142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian B.<\/a>, a real SEMrush Local user, had to say about using the tool:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you like best about Semrush?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Semrush enables me to take care of our websites and listings in different countries from one location. The dashboard gives me key data immediately after logging in. The local listing management system is an easy way to keep everything updated from one location.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you dislike about Semrush?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;The &#8220;Domains for monitoring&#8221; list does not allow you to change the order of items. The domains monitored are listed according to the order I added them to the list. That is inconvenient as domains from one group are mixed up with other domains I am monitoring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I use the tool to monitor our own domains and that of competitors. This disorderly list makes analysis more difficult than necessary.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What problems is Semrush solving and how is that benefiting you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Besides using SEMrush for SEO I have started using it for local listing. Previously, I used to do this all manually. That generates a lot of work, you can avoid when using Semrushs local listing management tools. One unique aspect is that it not only tells you it was successful or failed in submitting your data but if something went wrong, it helps you fix the issue. Other tools are simply data pumpers. SEMrush local listing management functionality is intelligent beyond the simple submitting functionality.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"reputation-management-brightlocal\"><strong>Best for Reputation Management: BrightLocal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main determinants of success in local SEO is what your customers say about your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t believe me?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.refermeiq.com\/referral-marketing-statistics\/#:~:text=Customer%20Acquisition%3A,of%20their%20business%20through%20referrals.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">65% of all new business<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes through referrals, whether word-of-mouth or online reviews.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That means managing the way people perceive your business is significant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s precisely what <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BrightLocal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps you do. This reputation management tool ensures that you can keep perceptions of your business positive and push people toward making purchases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s talk about whether BrightLocal might be right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full suite of local SEO tools to help you manage your online presence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reasonable pricing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time-saving features like the Citation Builder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Competitor monitoring features<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free trial available<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only local rank-tracking is included, so no broader rank-tracking features like those offered by ProRankTracker.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The local rank-tracking is limited to 100 keywords<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No keyword features like those offered by other tools on this list<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citation builder can cost around $2\/listing, so it can get pricey if you\u2019re posting to many different directories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the great tools are reserved for the higher-tier plans.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Local Listing Management &#8211;<\/strong> Manage all your online directory listings from a single location, ensuring that your contact info, hours, and other essential details are accurate across all online directories.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9363\" title=\"Local Listing Management\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image11-1-1030x644.png\" alt=\"Local Listing Management \" width=\"1030\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image11-1-1030x644.png 1030w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image11-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image11-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image11-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image11-1-1500x938.png 1500w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image11-1-705x441.png 705w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image11-1.png 1999w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Citation Builder &#8211;<\/strong> Expedite the process of creating local business listings within BrightLocal for a flat one-time fee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Local Search Audit &#8211;<\/strong> Discover the \u201cwhy\u201d behind your local search rankings by analyzing over 300 data points. BrightLocal will boil down the data for you and tell you how to improve.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Google Business Profile Audit &#8211;<\/strong> BrightLocal will take a look at your GBP and tell you what needs to change for you to improve your online visibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Reputation Management Tools &#8211;<\/strong> Analyze and manage customer reviews from various platforms in a single dashboard, facilitating the process of responding to feedback (both positive and negative).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Local Rank Tracker and Search Grid &#8211;<\/strong> Go beyond the typical ranking information and see a grid-style overlay of your local area with where you rank for every locale near you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9364\" title=\"Local Rank Tracker and Search Grid\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image1-2.png\" alt=\"Local Rank Tracker and Search Grid\" width=\"497\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image1-2.png 497w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image1-2-300x249.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BrightLocal offers 3 pricing plans:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The Track plan<\/strong> starts at $29\/month (paid annually) for 1 location, and it includes local rank tracking, citation audits, GBP monitoring, and competitor insights.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The Manage plan<\/strong> starts at $36\/month (paid annually) for 1 location, and it includes everything from the Track plan plus BrightLocal\u2019s listings management tools.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The Grow plan<\/strong> starts at $44\/month (paid annually) for 1 location, and it includes everything from the lower tier plans plus BrightLocal\u2019s review management tools.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9365\" title=\"Pricing\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image8-2-1030x744.png\" alt=\"Pricing\" width=\"1030\" height=\"744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image8-2-1030x744.png 1030w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image8-2-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image8-2-768x555.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image8-2-705x509.png 705w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image8-2.png 1317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pricing of each plan increases as you include more locations to manage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more details on pricing, check out the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BrightLocal pricing page<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Reviews<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BrightLocal consistently gets excellent reviews, and many positive comments mention the ease of use and the reputation management tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the more negative comments mention the limited tool set and some issues with data accuracy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/brightlocal\/reviews\/brightlocal-review-9791833\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joseph M.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> had to say about using BrightLocal for his business:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you like best about BrightLocal?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;For me, using Bright Local is very helpful for those users who need to get reviews and ratings for their work. You can also easily navigate the bright local website based on your frequency of use, and the customer support is also notifying you that they are there to help you if you need it. The bright local has an excellent Ease of Integration.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you dislike about BrightLocal?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;To be honest, there&#8217;s nothing yet that I dislike about Bright Local as far as I am using it. Because every time I use it, I can easily get what I need. But there is just one thing that I am experiencing that is not a big deal for me. It is that there&#8217;s a time when you are going to search for a client in the bright local search bar and it is not showing up, but when you continuously press the next button, you will see what you are looking for. But again, it&#8217;s not a big deal. Only a few normal things happen on every website. If ever other users are also experiencing that situation and request to fix it, I am sure it can be done with the bright local ease of implementation.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What problems is BrightLocal solving and how is that benefiting you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Businesses getting reviews and ratings for our clients helps us get what we need.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"free-tool-google-search-console\"><strong>Best Free Tool: Google Search Console<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to dive into how your site is performing on Google?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not get your data straight from the horse\u2019s mouth using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/search.google.com\/search-console\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Search Console<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Search Console helps you see how your website performs on Google\u2019s search results. It gives you critical information to help you determine how you\u2019re ranking locally (and how to improve it):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impressions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CTR<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ranks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website errors that can lead to decreased ranks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with Google\u2019s other tools, Google Search Console is free for all businesses (which means you should just use it!).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s dig into what Google Search Console offers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free Google tool (that means data comes directly from Google!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential for diagnosing technical SEO issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyze what search queries bring people to your website by geographic location<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides insights into website performance and search traffic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alerts for security issues and Google penalties<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No search engines other than Google are supported!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steep learning curve<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some features require technical knowledge to get the most out of them<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Search analytics \u2013<\/strong> See exactly what search queries bring users to your site. You can further break this information down by search location, helping you understand what types of content users from different places are looking for.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Website performance analytics \u2013<\/strong> See how many visitors come to your page, what ranks your pages currently occupy, and how many impressions and clicks you get.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9366\" title=\"Website performance analytics\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image6-2.png\" alt=\"Website performance analytics\" width=\"1030\" height=\"778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image6-2.png 1030w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image6-2-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image6-2-768x580.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image6-2-705x533.png 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>SEO issue notifications \u2013<\/strong> GSC automatically notifies you if you have issues on your site that are leading to ranking problems. You will get a notification to fix the issue quickly, whether broken links, inaccurate sitemaps, or Google penalties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>URL inspection tool \u2013<\/strong> Submit sitemaps or individual URLs to be crawled and indexed by Google (and make sure Google has your URL, avoiding the dreaded screen shown below), ensuring Google has the most recent view of your site (this can help you improve your ranks quickly if you\u2019ve recently made significant changes!)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9367\" title=\"URL inspection tool\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image2-2.png\" alt=\"URL inspection tool \" width=\"800\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image2-2.png 800w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image2-2-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image2-2-768x407.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image2-2-710x375.png 710w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image2-2-705x374.png 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Rich snippets management \u2013<\/strong> Manage your rich snippets within GSC\u2019s platform to ensure they appear appropriately on the Google SERP.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Core Web Vitals report \u2013<\/strong> This report assesses the overall health of your URLs and gives each one a score (Poor, Needs Improvement, or Good), allowing you to focus your efforts where they\u2019re most needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Search Console is FREE! That\u2019s why nearly every major business uses it in their local SEO software tech stack.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Reviews<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSC has an average of 4.7 stars, meaning it\u2019s one of the most highly-rated SEO tools available. Users frequently mention the accuracy of the data and how much they can improve their SEO using GSC\u2019s recommendations. More negative comments focus on GSC\u2019s limitations and the steep learning curve required for optimal usage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/google-search-console\/reviews\/google-search-console-review-9961101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaurav P.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> had to say about using GSC:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you like best about Google Search Console?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI liked crawl stats feature of google search console the most, where you can actually see latest pages crawled by Google and are divided in to various types based on status codes, type of pages, type of google crawlers, etc. You can also see various subdomains which are getting crawled and from there it can easily be analyzed how and what type of pages are getting crawled and if they have any crawling issues\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you dislike about Google Search Console?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI dislike mainly the limit on number of pages which can be checked from Google search console, the limit of number of pages in any type of report is 1000 which is very less, especially for those websites which have high number of pages or are getting crawled more frequently. 1000 pages limit if fine for smaller websites with limited crawl frequency\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What problems is Google Search Console solving and how is that benefiting you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt helps in identifying most common problems of crawling. As crawling of a website is the first step in SEO, it is if vital importance that the website is perfectly crawlable, as only after crawling Google can determine importance of a webpage\/website. If there are problems in crawling then any efforts for optimizing it for search engines is a waste.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"data-visualization-google-looker-studio\"><strong>Best for Data Visualization: Google Looker Studio<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lookerstudio.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Looker Studio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is designed to give users the ability to transform complex data into visual dashboards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By consolidating data into visually appealing and interactive reports, Looker Studio helps businesses visualize their local SEO performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what the data is, <a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/data-studio-rank-tracker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Looker Studio<\/a> allows users to put it into customizable dashboards that put the most relevant local SEO metrics at their fingertips. Its powerful visualization tools make it easier to see trends and opportunities in your local markets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best of all?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s free!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s look at the key features of Looker Studio to help you decide if it\u2019s the right tool for your local SEO strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehensive data visualization tools<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integration with other software (like PRT and other Google tools)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FREE!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customizable views for white-label agencies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very steep learning curve to maximize your benefit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many pre-made views made by third parties cost to access<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Customizable data views &#8211;<\/strong> Design your own data visualizations or use third-party dashboards with your data to get a nuanced understanding of your data.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9369\" title=\"Customizable data views\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image17-1030x458.png\" alt=\"Customizable data views\" width=\"1030\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image17-1030x458.png 1030w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image17-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image17-768x342.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image17-1536x684.png 1536w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image17-1500x668.png 1500w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image17-705x314.png 705w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image17.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Multiple data sources &#8211;<\/strong> Integrates with various data sources, including Google Analytics, Google Search Console, ProRankTracker, and others.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Real-time data updates &#8211;<\/strong> Google Looker Studio automatically updates your reports as your data sources get updated, so there\u2019s no need to continuously generate new reports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Data blends &#8211;<\/strong> Combine data from multiple sources into a single report, making it easy to better understand ALL your data (no matter where it comes from).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Geo Charts &#8211;<\/strong> Quickly ascertain important facts about your local audience by looking at a heat map of your local area. This allows you to visualize and analyze SEO performance metrics by country or region, helping to tailor strategies for different markets around you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9368\" title=\"Geo Charts\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image4-2.png\" alt=\"Geo Charts\" width=\"405\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image4-2.png 405w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image4-2-300x190.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Automated Reports &#8211;<\/strong> Schedule reports in advance to be sent to your email (or your client\u2019s email). Automation allows you to set up regular updates for your clients, keeping everyone informed without lifting a finger.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like Google\u2019s other SEO tools mentioned in this article, Google Looker Studio is free to use!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, as mentioned above, third parties sell premade Looker dashboards to help you organize your data, but these are unnecessary if you\u2019re willing to spend the time making your own dashboards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, there is NO REASON not to incorporate Looker Studio into your SEO strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Reviews<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of Google\u2019s tools (Looker Studio included) get consistently great reviews. Looker Studio <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/looker\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">averages 4.4 stars<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and users frequently mention how much benefit they get from the data visualization offered by Google Looker Studio.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main complaint, as with most of the other tools on this list, is the learning curve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s look at what <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/looker-studio\/reviews\/looker-studio-review-9927001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anne K.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has to say about using Google Looker Studio:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you like best about Looker Studio?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;I love the way you can present data from multiple sources in one report. I also love the ability to blend different tables and show the information in one chart. It is easy to use and the clients love how interactive the online report is allowing them to sort by different columns, change the date range, export data to excel. Very professional reports.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you dislike about Looker Studio?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Some Google ads data isn&#8217;t available in Looker Studio, so I have to extract from Google ads to Google Sheets and then display the Google sheet information.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What problems is Looker Studio solving and how is that benefiting you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Much easier and quicker to generate monthly reports for my clients. The report is also very professional. Looker Studio has some great templates that I have used as a start.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"user-behavior-google-analytics\"><strong>Best for Understanding User Behavior: Google Analytics<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/marketingplatform.google.com\/about\/analytics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Analytics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a cutting-edge tool for businesses aiming to enhance their local SEO (and other critical aspects of their SEO, as discussed below).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Analytics\u2019 key value is its ability to provide insights that allow businesses to understand how their content performs across different regions and demographics. For example, GA4 can help you see how users from different areas around you interact with your pages (like what kinds of keywords bring them to your page), helping you optimize your site for local search intent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GA4 makes it easier to filter data by specific location and can help you track local conversions and sort traffic by location or demographic, giving you a clear picture of your local SEO performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s explore how GA4\u2019s features can be a game-changer for your local SEO efforts!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free and widely used tool<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Great for segmenting data based on location<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extensive documentation for easy learning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detailed insights into user behavior and traffic sources<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customizable reports and dashboards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integration with other Google services (Google Ads, Search Console, etc.) and many SEO tools<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steep learning curve for new users<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited toolset compared to some paid tools<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Real-time analytics and user tracking \u2013<\/strong> Get live data on site visitors and their actions, helping you understand how users interact with your site.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9370\" title=\"Real-time analytics and user tracking\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image9-1.png\" alt=\"Real-time analytics and user tracking\" width=\"1030\" height=\"923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image9-1.png 1030w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image9-1-300x269.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image9-1-768x688.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image9-1-705x632.png 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Global and local audience insights \u2013<\/strong> See how users from different areas of the world interact with your site in various ways to help you optimize it for local use\u2013no matter where your audience is.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9371\" title=\"Global and local audience insights\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image7-2.png\" alt=\"Global and local audience insights\" width=\"1030\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image7-2.png 1030w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image7-2-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image7-2-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image7-2-705x395.png 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Automation \u2013<\/strong> GA4 has the power of Google machine learning behind it, meaning you can access powerful predictive AI and natural language modeling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>API access \u2013<\/strong> Use the GA4 API to connect GA4 to your other tools and augment its capabilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Reporting \u2013<\/strong> Export your GA4 data as reports to help you (and your clients) better understand your engagement and other critical campaign details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Powerful integrations \u2013<\/strong> Google tools can be integrated with almost any available tool, meaning you can get MORE out of your Google data by combining it with other tools.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Analytics is FREE!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That means there\u2019s no reason not to use Google Analytics as a supplemental tool to the other tools in this list!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Reviews<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Analytics is a HUGE tool used by almost every online business in the world, so it should come as no surprise that people like it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many positive comments about GA4 involve its being free, high-quality data, and integrations. Some negative comments discuss the learning curve and the tool\u2019s complexity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/google-analytics\/reviews\/google-analytics-review-9894267\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sampath S.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says about using GA4<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you like best about Google Analytics?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThis is one of the powerful tools from Google, That will keep track and reports of website traffic.It helps website owners and marketing person to understand how users interact with their website, providing valuable insights into audience behavior, engagement, and the effectiveness of marketing efforts. To use these features on the site, we need to login and setup the site name with URL. Frequently I am using this tools to track the websites and if we found any difficulties while integrating we can contact to a customer care, so they will provide a solution.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you dislike about Google Analytics?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt relies on JavaScript for tracking, which means that users with JavaScript disabled or those using ad blockers might not be tracked accurately, leading to incomplete data.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What problems is Google Analytics solving and how is that benefiting you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt provides detailed reports on user behavior, such as page views, time on page, and navigation paths. This helps us to identify popular content, understand user interests, and optimize the user experience to keep visitors engaged.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Is local SEO worth it?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YES! Local SEO is not only worth it, but it is a REQUIREMENT if you want to survive in your local market. Look into the tools above to see how much you can improve your local SEO with a bit of help!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How is local SEO different from SEO?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local SEO is the same as normal SEO, but it\u2019s focused entirely on improving your ranking in local searches. When people look for something \u201cnear me,\u201d they are looking for local businesses on Google. In other words, local SEO is when you try to improve the ranking of your Google Business Profile to make it more visible to nearby searchers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Is local SEO free?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can technically do local SEO for free using tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Google Looker Studio. However, it\u2019s worth spending a few bucks to add more tools to your toolbox and get the added benefit of the extra data and flexibility they provide. Start by looking through the tools above (many offer free trials as well)!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local SEO is CRUCIAL if you want to survive online, but it also tends to be one of the most confusing aspects of SEO.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the 7 tools listed above, you can quickly develop a deep understanding of local SEO and improve your business\u2019s ranking online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before long, local customers will be finding your business online like crazy!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good luck!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re at work, and your stomach starts rumbling. What do you do? If you\u2019re like 76% of Google users, you get out your phone (or tablet or laptop) and search for something to eat \u201cnear me.\u201d If you\u2019re like them, you\u2019ll visit one of the locations you found within 24 hours. In other words, getting [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":9372,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[434,158,503],"class_list":["post-9352","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","tag-local-rank-tracker","tag-local-seo","tag-local-seo-tools"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO 4.9.10 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Want to find the best local SEO tools? 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