local seo guide for businesses

Content Strategy for Local Service Businesses: Creating Content That Converts

Content Strategy for Local Service Businesses: Creating Content That Converts

Content Strategy for Local Service Businesses: Creating Content That Converts

How to build a content marketing system that attracts local customers and establishes your expertise

How to build a content marketing system that attracts local customers and establishes your expertise

How to build a content marketing system that attracts local customers and establishes your expertise

Chapter 6: Content Strategy for Local Service Businesses

Chapter 6: Content Strategy for Local Service Businesses

Chapter 6: Content Strategy for Local Service Businesses

You don't need to become a full-time content creator, but strategic content helps you rank for more keywords and positions you as the expert.

You don't need to become a full-time content creator, but strategic content helps you rank for more keywords and positions you as the expert.

The Service Area Blog Post

The Service Area Blog Post

The Service Area Blog Post

Create one comprehensive blog post for each city or area you serve. Title it "[Service] in [City]: Complete Guide" or "Everything You Need to Know About [Service] in [City]."


Include local information, pricing considerations for your area, common problems in that region, and why customers choose you.

Create one comprehensive blog post for each city or area you serve. Title it "[Service] in [City]: Complete Guide" or "Everything You Need to Know About [Service] in [City]."


Include local information, pricing considerations for your area, common problems in that region, and why customers choose you.

FAQ Content

FAQ Content

FAQ Content

Answer every question customers ask you. These become blog posts or FAQ pages.


"How much does [service] cost in [city]?" "How long does [service] take?" "What's the difference between [option A] and [option B]?"


These rank for long-tail keywords and help customers make decisions.

Answer every question customers ask you. These become blog posts or FAQ pages.


"How much does [service] cost in [city]?" "How long does [service] take?" "What's the difference between [option A] and [option B]?"


These rank for long-tail keywords and help customers make decisions.

Seasonal Content

Seasonal Content

Seasonal Content

Create content around seasonal needs. HVAC companies should write about air conditioning in spring and heating in fall.


Landscapers should cover different topics in different seasons.

Update and republish these posts annually. Google loves fresh, updated content.

Create content around seasonal needs. HVAC companies should write about air conditioning in spring and heating in fall.


Landscapers should cover different topics in different seasons.

Update and republish these posts annually. Google loves fresh, updated content.

Before and After Showcases

Before and After Showcases

Before and After Showcases

Document your best work with detailed before and after posts. Include:


  • The customer's problem

  • What you did

  • Results achieved

  • Photos or video


These convert visitors into customers better than almost anything else.

Document your best work with detailed before and after posts. Include:


  • The customer's problem

  • What you did

  • Results achieved

  • Photos or video


These convert visitors into customers better than almost anything else.

Document your best work with detailed before and after posts. Include:


  • The customer's problem

  • What you did

  • Results achieved

  • Photos or video


These convert visitors into customers better than almost anything else.

Video Content

Video Content

Video Content

You don't need expensive equipment. A smartphone works fine. Create simple videos showing:


  • How you do what you do

  • Tips for customers

  • Common mistakes to avoid

  • Quick walk-throughs of completed projects


Embed videos on your website and upload to YouTube with local keywords in titles and descriptions.

You don't need expensive equipment. A smartphone works fine. Create simple videos showing:


  • How you do what you do

  • Tips for customers

  • Common mistakes to avoid

  • Quick walk-throughs of completed projects


Embed videos on your website and upload to YouTube with local keywords in titles and descriptions.

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