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143: SEO for Local Businesses and Why it's Essential to Build Out That Foundation Early on in Your Business with Samantha Mabe

Ep. 143
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Hey, friend, and welcome to another installment to the Summer of SEO! Today I discuss effective SEO strategies for local businesses with Samantha Mabe, the creative director of Lemon and the Sea. We discuss optimizing your website, incorporating location-specific SEO elements, and enhancing user experience to attract the right clients. Samantha also shares practical tips on how to start researching key terms and the importance of maintaining a good website for Google's ranking.


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  • The importance of SEO for local businesses
  • Finding new customers with a great user experience
  • And much more!


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