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<h2>Find out how to dominate local SEO in 2018.</h2>
In 2018, most people are making resolutions to improve certain aspects of their lives: live healthier, save more money, be kinder, etc. But, for local <a href="https://seoleads.io/2018/01/04/4-myths-about-seo-marketing-you-need-to-know/">business owners</a>, the new year should be a time for improving your SEO. We want to help you ramp up your local SEO with the following four tips.
<h2>Understand the importance of titles and metatags</h2>
With Google increasing the width of the main results search area, the length of titles has increased to about 50-60 characters and descriptions are now approximately 160-200 characters. Don’t overestimate the amount of characters you have. Make sure your descriptions and titles aren’t getting cut off in search results. If you’re unsure, try using an emulator like the one from <a href="http://www.seomofo.com/snippet-optimizer.html">SEOmofo</a>, which will give you an idea of how your descriptions will actually look in search results.
<h2>Claim your “Google My Business” page</h2>
Google My Business is considered a directory—a big one. So, it’s important for local businesses to claim their pages. The great thing about this directory is its free and can add some much-needed exposure for your business, if your optimized enough to show up in Google’s local three-pack (the top three businesses that appear in a general topic search). Not sure how to claim your page? Just go to <a href="http://google.com/business">google.com/business</a>. Of course, you’ll have to go through a verification process to claim your business page, but it’s absolutely worth the time. Keep in mind, you must be the business owner to verify and claim your business’ page, according to Google’s terms and conditions.
<h2>Value online reviews</h2>
As a local business owner, a lot of your business will come from word of mouth; especially if you don’t have a huge budget for traditional marketing. As such, online reviews can greatly affect the amount of new business you attain. Nowadays, many people are using sites like Yelp and Google reviews to scope out a local business with <a href="https://www.inc.com/craig-bloem/84-percent-of-people-trust-online-reviews-as-much-.html">84 percent of people trusting online reviews as much as personal recommendations</a>.
<h2>How can SEOleads.io help?</h2>
We believe in accountability and trackable growth. We do not require long-term contracts and our holistic approach to each client’s campaign ensures that your online presence is always growing. Let SEOleads.io partner with you to help your local business thrive. Get started by getting your website graded!

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