Welcome to our comprehensive SEO glossary. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned marketer, understanding these key terms is essential for optimizing your website and improving your visibility on search engines.
SEO Glossary: Terms for Search Engine Optimization
Chapter 1: On-Page SEO
On-page SEO focuses on optimizing elements within a website to improve search engine rankings and user experience.
- On-Page SEO (Search Engine Optimization): Optimizing individual web pages to rank higher and attract organic traffic.
- Title Tag: HTML element defining a webpage’s title, shown in SERPs and browser tabs.
- Meta Description: HTML attribute summarizing page content, influencing click-through rates.
- H1 Tag: Primary HTML heading indicating the main topic of a page.
- H2 Tag: Secondary heading for content structure and SEO.
- H3 Tag: Tertiary heading for sub-sections, aiding readability.
- Keyword: A word or phrase targeted to match user search queries.
- Keyword Density: Percentage of keyword occurrences in content.
- Keyword Research: Identifying high-value keywords for SEO.
- Keyword Stuffing: Overusing keywords, risking penalties.
- Long-Tail Keyword: Specific, multi-word phrases with lower competition.
- LSI Keywords (Latent Semantic Indexing): Related terms enhancing content context.
- Alt Text (Alternative Text): Image descriptions for accessibility and SEO.
- Image Optimization: Compressing and naming images for faster loading and SEO.
- Internal Linking: Linking to other pages within the same site.
- URL Slug: Descriptive part of a URL, optimized with keywords.
- Canonical Tag: HTML tag specifying the preferred page version.
- Meta Keywords: Outdated HTML tag once used for keywords.
- Content Length: Word count impacting ranking potential.
- Content Relevance: Alignment of content with user search intent.
- Thin Content: Low-value content risking penalties.
- Duplicate Content: Identical content across pages or sites.
- Schema Markup: Structured data enhancing search result displays.
- Rich Snippets: Enhanced SERP results with extra information.
- Featured Snippet: Highlighted search result answering a query.
- Breadcrumb Navigation: Links showing a user’s site location.
- Content Silo: Organizing content into thematic clusters.
- Pillar Page: Comprehensive page linking to related content.
- Cluster Content: Supporting pages for a pillar page.
- Keyword Cannibalization: Multiple pages targeting the same keyword.
- Content Gap Analysis: Identifying missing content opportunities.
- Evergreen Content: Timeless content maintaining relevance.
- Seasonal Content: Content tied to specific events or times.
- Content Refresh: Updating old content to boost rankings.
- Keyword Mapping: Assigning keywords to specific pages.
- Internal Anchor Text: Anchor text for internal links.
- Content Velocity: Speed of publishing new content.
- Content Decay: Loss of traffic to outdated content.
- Above-the-Fold Content: Content visible without scrolling.
- Below-the-Fold Content: Content requiring scrolling.
- Readability: Ease of understanding content, impacting UX.
- Content Depth: Thoroughness of topic coverage.
- Semantic HTML: Using HTML tags for meaning, aiding SEO.
- Title Length: Character count of title tags, ideally 60 or less.
- Meta Description Length: Character count, ideally 160 or less.
- Keyword Prominence: Placing keywords early in content or tags.
- Keyword Proximity: Closeness of related keywords in content.
- Content Formatting: Using lists, bold, or italics for clarity.
- Subheadings: H2/H3 tags organizing content sections.
- Bullet Points: Lists improving readability and SEO.
- Image Caption: Text describing images, aiding SEO.
- Image Title: HTML attribute for image hover text.
- Content Structure: Logical organization of page content.
- Call to Action (CTA): Prompts encouraging user actions.
- Content Engagement: User interactions like time on page.
- Content Pruning: Removing low-performing content.
- Keyword Clustering: Grouping related keywords for content.
- Topic Cluster: Content strategy linking related pages.
- Content Hub: Central page linking to related content.
- On-Page Audit: Reviewing page elements for SEO issues.
- Content Duplication Check: Identifying duplicate content issues.
- Keyword Intent: User’s goal behind a search query.
- Informational Keyword: Keywords seeking information.
- Navigational Keyword: Keywords seeking a specific site.
- Transactional Keyword: Keywords indicating purchase intent.
- Commercial Keyword: Keywords for research or buying.
- Content Optimization: Enhancing content for SEO and UX.
- Header Tags: HTML tags (H1–H6) for content hierarchy.
- Meta Title: Another term for title tag.
- Content Relevance Score: Metric for content-query alignment.
- Keyword Placement: Strategic keyword use in content.
- Content Freshness: How recently content was updated.
- User Intent: The purpose behind a user’s search.
- Content Readability Score: Metric for text comprehension.
- Internal Link Structure: Organization of internal links.
- Keyword Variation: Using synonyms or related terms.
- Content Segmentation: Dividing content for clarity.
- Page Title Optimization: Crafting SEO-friendly title tags.
- Meta Description Optimization: Writing compelling meta descriptions.
- Content Authority: Perceived expertise of page content.
- FAQ Section: Question-and-answer content for SEO.
- Content Accessibility: Ensuring content is usable for all.
- Voice Search Optimization: Tailoring content for voice queries.
- Content Localization: Adapting content for specific regions.
- Keyword Synonym: Alternative words for targeted keywords.
- Content Tone: Style or voice of content, impacting UX.
- Content Engagement Metrics: Data like bounce rate or dwell time.
- Content Shareability: Likelihood of content being shared.
- Internal Link Anchor Text: Text used for internal links.
- Content Indexing: Ensuring pages are indexed by search engines.
- Keyword Grouping: Organizing keywords by theme.
- Content Mapping: Aligning content with user journey stages.
- Content Consistency: Uniform tone and style across pages.
- Content Scalability: Ability to expand content strategy.
- Page Load Impact: Effect of content on page speed.
- Content Discoverability: Ease of finding content via search.
- Content Relevance Analysis: Assessing alignment with queries.
- Keyword Expansion: Finding new keyword opportunities.
- Content Personalization: Tailoring content to user preferences.
- On-Page Signals: Elements like keywords influencing rankings.
Chapter 2: Technical SEO
Technical SEO involves optimizing a website’s infrastructure for crawling, indexing, and ranking.
- Technical SEO: Optimizing website structure for search engines.
- Crawlability: Ease with which bots can navigate a site.
- Indexability: Ability of pages to be added to search indexes.
- Robots.txt: File instructing bots on crawl permissions.
- XML Sitemap: Machine-readable file listing site pages.
- HTML Sitemap: User-friendly sitemap for navigation.
- 301 Redirect: Permanent redirect preserving SEO value.
- 302 Redirect: Temporary redirect not passing SEO value.
- 404 Error: Page not found error, harming UX.
- 410 Error: Status indicating a page is permanently gone.
- 500 Error: Server error impacting SEO if frequent.
- HTTPS: Secure protocol, a Google ranking signal.
- SSL Certificate (Secure Sockets Layer): Enables HTTPS encryption.
- Site Speed: Time for a website to load, affecting rankings.
- Core Web Vitals: Google metrics for UX (LCP, FID, CLS).
- LCP (Largest Contentful Paint): Time for main content to load.
- FID (First Input Delay): Time to respond to user input.
- CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift): Measures visual stability.
- Mobile Optimization: Ensuring mobile-friendly design.
- Responsive Design: Adapting layouts to screen sizes.
- AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages): Framework for fast mobile pages.
- JavaScript Rendering: How bots process JS-heavy pages.
- Crawl Budget: Number of pages bots crawl on a site.
- Orphan Page: Unlinked page, hard for bots to find.
- Redirect Chain: Multiple redirects slowing load times.
- Soft 404: Page returning 200 status but acting as 404.
- Hreflang Tag: Tag for multilingual or regional content.
- Meta Robots Tag: Controls bot crawling and indexing.
- Crawl Directive: Rules in robots.txt for bots.
- Bot Traffic: Non-human visits, filtered in analytics.
- GoogleBot: Google’s crawler for indexing pages.
- BingBot: Bing’s crawler for indexing.
- YandexBot: Yandex’s crawler for indexing.
- Server Response Time: Time for server to respond.
- TTFB (Time to First Byte): Time to receive first byte.
- CDN (Content Delivery Network): Servers for faster content delivery.
- Gzip Compression: Compressing files for faster loading.
- Browser Caching: Storing files for quicker repeat visits.
- Minification: Reducing code file size.
- WebP: Image format for faster loading.
- AVIF: Next-gen image format for compression.
- Image Sitemap: XML sitemap for images.
- Video Sitemap: XML sitemap for videos.
- News Sitemap: XML sitemap for news articles.
- Mobile Usability: Google report on mobile issues.
- Mobile-Friendly Test: Google tool for mobile compatibility.
- Viewport Meta Tag: Ensures proper mobile scaling.
- Touch Targets: Mobile-friendly interactive elements.
- Font Size: Text size for readability and SEO.
- Interstitial: Pop-up ads harming mobile UX.
- Site Migration: Moving a site to a new domain or platform.
- URL Parameter: Extra data in URLs, managed for SEO.
- Dynamic URL: CMS-generated URLs needing optimization.
- Static URL: Fixed URLs, better for SEO.
- Faceted Navigation: Filters risking duplicate content.
- Crawl Trap: Structures causing bots to get stuck.
- Log File Analysis: Reviewing server logs for bot behavior.
- Site Uptime: Time a site is accessible, impacting SEO.
- Downtime: Periods a site is unavailable, harming SEO.
- Server Log: Records of server activity for audits.
- HTTP Status Code: Codes indicating request outcomes.
- 200 OK: Successful request status code.
- 403 Forbidden: Access denied status code.
- 503 Service Unavailable: Temporary server issue status.
- URL Encoding: Converting special URL characters.
- UTF-8: Encoding standard for URLs and content.
- WWW vs Non-WWW: Choosing a canonical domain.
- Trailing Slash: Consistency in URL endings.
- Subfolder: Directory in a URL structure.
- Query String: URL parameters after a “?”.
- Canonical URL: Preferred URL for a page.
- Rel Alternate: Tag for alternate page versions.
- Rel Preload: Tag for preloading key resources.
- Rel DNS-Prefetch: Tag for faster DNS resolution.
- Meta Refresh: HTML redirect, less SEO-friendly.
- JavaScript Redirect: JS-based redirect needing compatibility.
- Redirect Loop: Endless redirects causing errors.
- Canonicalization: Standardizing URLs to avoid duplication.
- Duplicate URL: Multiple URLs for the same content.
- Pagination: Dividing content across multiple pages.
- Pagination Tag: Tags (rel=next, prev) for multi-page content.
- Infinite Scroll: Continuous loading needing SEO care.
- Lazy Loading: Delaying resource loading for speed.
- Critical Rendering Path: Steps to render a page.
- Render Blocking: Resources delaying page rendering.
- Site Architecture: Structure and organization of pages.
- Silo Structure: Grouping content by theme.
- Click Depth: Clicks needed to reach a page.
- Crawl Error: Issues preventing bot access.
- Index Coverage: Extent of pages indexed by search engines.
- Site Verification: Proving ownership in Search Console.
- TXT Record: DNS entry for verification or security.
- X-Robots-Tag: Header controlling non-HTML file indexing.
- Crawl Delay: Robots.txt rule limiting bot speed.
- Disallow Directive: Robots.txt rule blocking bot access.
- Allow Directive: Robots.txt rule permitting access.
- Sitemap Directive: Robots.txt line pointing to sitemap.
- User-Agent: Identifies bots or browsers accessing a site.
- Wildcard: Symbol for broad robots.txt rules.
- Regex (Regular Expression): Patterns for URL matching.
Chapter 3: Off-Page SEO
Off-page SEO focuses on external factors like backlinks and brand signals to boost rankings.
- Off-Page SEO: External activities to improve search rankings.
- Backlink (Inbound Link): Hyperlink from another site to yours.
- Domain Authority (DA): Moz metric (1–100) for ranking potential.
- Page Authority (PA): Moz metric for a page’s ranking potential.
- Link Building: Acquiring backlinks from reputable sites.
- Anchor Text: Clickable text in a hyperlink, optimized for SEO.
- Nofollow Link: Link with “rel=nofollow”, not passing SEO value.
- Dofollow Link: Link passing SEO value by default.
- Link Juice: SEO value passed through hyperlinks.
- Broken Link: Hyperlink to a non-existent page.
- Guest Posting: Writing for other sites to earn backlinks.
- Link Reclamation: Recovering lost or unlinked mentions.
- Directory Submission: Submitting sites to directories for links.
- Social Signals: Social media engagement impacting SEO.
- Brand Mention: Unlinked references to a brand online.
- Link Profile: Collection of all backlinks to a site.
- Toxic Backlinks: Spammy links harming SEO.
- Disavow: Telling Google to ignore specific backlinks.
- Outreach: Contacting sites for link-building opportunities.
- Competitor Backlink Analysis: Studying competitors’ backlinks.
- Skyscraper Technique: Improving existing content for links.
- Link Bait: Content designed to attract backlinks.
- Press Release: Announcement for media and backlinks.
- Forum Posting: Engaging in forums for links, often low-value.
- Comment Backlinks: Links from blog comments, typically nofollow.
- Link Farm: Sites linking to each other to manipulate rankings.
- Private Blog Network (PBN): Network of sites for link manipulation.
- Spammy Anchor Text: Over-optimized anchor text in links.
- Link Exchange: Trading links with other sites.
- Reciprocal Link: Mutual links between sites, less valuable.
- Editorial Link: Natural link earned through quality content.
- Resource Page: Page listing links, targeted for backlinks.
- Broken Link Building: Replacing dead links with your content.
- Linkable Asset: High-value content attracting links.
- Content Syndication: Republishing content, risking duplication.
- Content Scraping: Unauthorized copying of content.
- DMCA Takedown: Request to remove copyrighted content.
- Link Velocity: Rate of gaining or losing backlinks.
- Link Diversity: Variety in backlink sources and types.
- Referring Domains: Unique domains linking to a site.
- Domain Rating (DR): Ahrefs metric for domain strength.
- URL Rating (UR): Ahrefs metric for page strength.
- Trust Flow: Majestic metric for link quality.
- Citation Flow: Majestic metric for link quantity.
- Spam Score: Moz metric for spam risk.
- Link Intersect: Sites linking to multiple competitors.
- Link Opportunity: Potential sources for backlinks.
- Digital PR: Earning links through online publicity.
- Content Outreach: Promoting content for links or shares.
- Influencer Outreach: Collaborating with influencers for links.
- Blogger Outreach: Contacting bloggers for backlinks.
- HARO (Help a Reporter Out): Platform for media backlinks.
- Newsjacking: Leveraging news for links and visibility.
- Evergreen Link Building: Earning links with timeless content.
- Local Sponsorship: Supporting events for local backlinks.
- Scholarship Link Building: Offering scholarships for .edu links.
- Infographic Outreach: Promoting infographics for links.
- Visual Asset: Images or videos for link building.
- Interactive Content: Quizzes or tools attracting links.
- Widget Backlinks: Links from embedded widgets.
- Badge Backlinks: Links from digital badges.
- Testimonial Link: Backlink from a testimonial.
- Case Study Link: Backlink from a case study.
- Whitepaper: Detailed report for links and leads.
- E-book: Digital book for content marketing.
- Webinar: Online seminar for engagement and links.
- Social Sharing: Promoting content on social media.
- Social Bookmarking: Saving links on platforms like Reddit.
- Reddit SEO: Optimizing for Reddit’s search and visibility.
- Quora SEO: Optimizing answers on Quora for links.
- Medium SEO: Optimizing articles on Medium.
- LinkedIn SEO: Optimizing LinkedIn content for search.
- Pinterest SEO: Optimizing pins for Pinterest search.
- Instagram SEO: Optimizing posts for Instagram search.
- Twitter SEO: Optimizing tweets for Twitter search.
- Hashtag Optimization: Using hashtags for discoverability.
- Social Profile Optimization: Enhancing social profiles for SEO.
- UGC (User-Generated Content): User content boosting SEO.
- Crowdsourced Content: Content from multiple contributors.
- Community Building: Creating audiences for SEO signals.
- Brand Search Volume: Searches for a brand’s name.
- Branded Traffic: Visitors from brand searches.
- Non-Branded Traffic: Visitors from generic searches.
- Referral Traffic: Visitors from external links.
- Link Audit: Reviewing backlinks for quality and risks.
- Anchor Text Distribution: Variety of anchor texts in links.
- Backlink Gap Analysis: Comparing backlinks with competitors.
- Top Linking Sites: Sites sending the most backlinks.
- Top Linked Pages: Pages receiving the most backlinks.
- Anchor Text Report: Data on backlink anchor texts.
- Link Pruning: Removing low-value links.
- Sitewide Link: Links on every page, like footers.
- Footer Link: Links in a site’s footer, often less valuable.
- Sidebar Link: Links in a site’s sidebar, varying in value.
- Navigation Menu: Main menu links, critical for SEO.
- Dropdown Menu: Menu with sub-options, needing SEO care.
- Mega Menu: Large dropdown with many links.
- Breadcrumbs: Navigational links showing site path.
- Link Equity: SEO value passed through links.
- Link Sculpting: Directing link juice strategically.
Chapter 4: SEO Analytics
SEO analytics involves tracking and analyzing data to measure and improve SEO performance.
- Google Analytics: Tool for tracking website traffic and behavior.
- Google Search Console: Tool for monitoring SEO performance.
- SERP (Search Engine Results Page): Page displaying search results.
- CTR (Click-Through Rate): Percentage of users clicking a result.
- Organic Traffic: Visitors from unpaid search results.
- Impressions: Times a page appears in SERPs.
- Bounce Rate: Percentage of users leaving after one page.
- Dwell Time: Time spent on a page before returning to SERPs.
- Keyword Ranking: Position in SERPs for a keyword.
- Screaming Frog: Tool for crawling and auditing sites.
- Moz: Platform for DA, keyword research, and more.
- Ahrefs: Tool for backlink and keyword analysis.
- SEMrush: Platform for keyword tracking and audits.
- Yoast SEO: WordPress plugin for on-page SEO.
- Rank Tracker: Tool for monitoring keyword positions.
- Search Volume: Number of searches for a keyword.
- Keyword Difficulty (KD): Metric for ranking difficulty.
- Organic CTR: CTR for unpaid search results.
- Paid CTR: CTR for PPC ads.
- Impression Share: Percentage of impressions received.
- Click Share: Percentage of clicks received.
- Engagement Metrics: Data like bounce rate or dwell time.
- Conversion Rate: Percentage of visitors completing goals.
- Micro-Conversions: Small actions leading to conversions.
- Macro-Conversions: Primary goals like purchases.
- Funnel Visualization: Mapping user journeys to conversions.
- Top-of-Funnel (TOFU): Content for awareness stage.
- Middle-of-Funnel (MOFU): Content for consideration stage.
- Bottom-of-Funnel (BOFU): Content for decision stage.
- Buyer’s Journey: Process from awareness to purchase.
- Lead Magnet: Offer to capture user information.
- Content Upgrade: Bonus content for specific pages.
- Gated Content: Content requiring user details.
- Ungated Content: Freely accessible content.
- Performance Report: Search Console data on clicks and impressions.
- Coverage Report: Search Console data on indexed pages.
- Enhancements Report: Search Console data on rich results.
- URL Inspection Tool: Tool for checking page status.
- Fetch and Render: Testing how Google renders a page.
- Crawl Stats: Data on bot activity in Search Console.
- Index Request: Asking Google to crawl a page.
- Link Report: Search Console data on links.
- Internal Link Report: Data on internal links.
- External Link Report: Data on backlinks.
- Search Query Report: Data on queries driving traffic.
- UTM Parameter: URL tags for campaign tracking.
- UTM Source: Parameter identifying traffic source.
- UTM Medium: Parameter identifying channel.
- UTM Campaign: Parameter naming the campaign.
- UTM Term: Parameter for paid keywords.
- UTM Content: Parameter distinguishing ad variations.
- Campaign Tracking: Monitoring campaign performance.
- Goal Value: Monetary value of conversions.
- Revenue Tracking: Monitoring income from goals.
- eCommerce Tracking: Analytics for online stores.
- Product Performance: Data on product page views or sales.
- Cart Abandonment: Users leaving before purchase.
- Checkout Abandonment: Users leaving during checkout.
- Funnel Abandonment: Users dropping off in a funnel.
- A/B Testing: Comparing two page versions.
- Multivariate Testing: Testing multiple variations.
- Heatmap Analysis: Visualizing user interactions.
- Scroll Map: Heatmap showing scroll depth.
- Click Map: Heatmap showing click locations.
- Session Replay: Recordings of user interactions.
- User Testing: Gathering feedback for UX improvements.
- Behavior Flow: Analytics report on navigation paths.
- Site Search Tracking: Monitoring internal search queries.
- Event Goal: Analytics goal for specific actions.
- Destination Goal: Goal for specific page visits.
- Duration Goal: Goal for time spent on site.
- Pages per Session: Average pages viewed per session.
- Session Duration: Average time of a session.
- Time on Page: Time spent on a specific page.
- Exit Rate: Percentage of users leaving from a page.
- Entrance Page: First page visited in a session.
- Landing Page Report: Data on entry pages.
- Conversion Path: Touchpoints leading to conversions.
- Multi-Channel Funnels: Reports on cross-channel conversions.
- Attribution Model: Rules for crediting conversions.
- First-Click Attribution: Crediting first touchpoint.
- Last-Click Attribution: Crediting last touchpoint.
- Linear Attribution: Even credit across touchpoints.
- Time Decay Attribution: More credit to recent touchpoints.
- Position-Based Attribution: Credit to first and last touchpoints.
- Data-Driven Attribution: AI-based conversion credit.
- SERP Analysis: Studying SERPs for strategy.
- Competitor Keyword Analysis: Identifying competitors’ keywords.
- Keyword Intent Analysis: Matching keywords to intent.
- Keyword Gap Analysis: Finding competitors’ ranking keywords.
- SEO Reporting: Summarizing SEO metrics for stakeholders.
- Traffic Source: Origin of website visitors.
- Acquisition Channel: Category of traffic sources.
- Organic Search Traffic: Visitors from unpaid results.
- Paid Search Traffic: Visitors from PPC ads.
- Direct Traffic: Visitors from URLs or bookmarks.
- Referral Traffic: Visitors from external links.
- SERP Volatility: Fluctuations in rankings due to updates.
- Keyword Tracking: Monitoring keyword positions.
- Analytics Dashboard: Visual summary of SEO metrics.
Chapter 5: Local SEO
Local SEO optimizes a website for location-based searches to attract nearby customers.
- Local SEO: Optimizing for location-based search queries.
- Google My Business (GMB): Tool for managing local listings.
- NAP (Name, Address, Phone): Consistent business details online.
- Local Citation: Online mention of a business’s NAP.
- Geo-Targeting: Delivering content based on location.
- Local Pack: Top 3 business listings in local SERPs.
- Google Maps SEO: Optimizing for Google Maps visibility.
- Proximity: Ranking factor based on user’s distance.
- Local Link Building: Earning links from local sites.
- Review Signals: Online reviews impacting local rankings.
- Local Keyword: Keywords targeting a specific location.
- Local Relevance: Content tailored to a geographic area.
- Google Business Profile: Updated name for GMB.
- Business Category: GMB field defining business type.
- Service Area: Geographic areas a business serves.
- Local Landing Page: Page optimized for a specific location.
- Geo-Modifier: Location terms in keywords (e.g., “near me”).
- Local Schema: Structured data for local business details.
- Review Schema: Structured data for star ratings in SERPs.
- NAP Consistency: Uniform NAP across platforms.
- Citation Audit: Reviewing citations for accuracy.
- Local Directory: Online directory for local businesses.
- Yelp SEO: Optimizing for Yelp search and listings.
- Bing Places: Bing’s tool for local business listings.
- Apple Maps: Optimizing for Apple Maps visibility.
- Local Review Platform: Sites like Yelp for reviews.
- Review Generation: Encouraging customers to leave reviews.
- Review Management: Responding to and monitoring reviews.
- Local Content: Content relevant to a specific area.
- Location Page: Page for a specific business location.
- Multi-Location SEO: Optimizing for multiple business locations.
- Local Backlink: Link from a local website or directory.
- Local Influencer: Collaborating with local figures for links.
- Local Event: Promoting events for local visibility.
- Local Sponsorship: Supporting local events for links.
- Local Press: Media coverage for local SEO.
- Local Blogging: Blogging about local topics.
- Local Social Media: Engaging local audiences on social.
- Geo-Tagged Content: Content with location metadata.
- Local Search Ads: PPC ads targeting local audiences.
- Local Search Query: Searches with location intent.
- Proximity Search: Searches based on user location.
- Local SERP Feature: Features like local pack in SERPs.
- Map Pack: Map and listings in local search results.
- Local 3-Pack: Top 3 local results in SERPs.
- Local Ranking Factor: Factors like proximity or reviews.
- Business Hours: GMB field impacting local SEO.
- Service Menu: GMB field listing services offered.
- Photos in GMB: Images enhancing local listings.
- Posts in GMB: Updates shared via Google Business Profile.
- Q&A in GMB: User questions and answers in listings.
- Local Engagement: Interactions like reviews or Q&A.
- Local Citation Source: Platforms hosting business citations.
- Structured Citation: Citation with consistent NAP.
- Unstructured Citation: Mention without full NAP.
- Citation Cleanup: Correcting inaccurate citations.
- Local Competitor Analysis: Studying local competitors’ SEO.
- Local Keyword Research: Finding location-specific keywords.
- Local Search Intent: User goals in local searches.
- Local Voice Search: Optimizing for voice-based local queries.
- Local Mobile Optimization: Ensuring mobile-friendly local pages.
- Local UX: User experience for local audiences.
- Local Conversion: Actions like calls or store visits.
- Store Locator: Page listing business locations.
- Local Landing Page Optimization: Enhancing pages for local SEO.
- Local Schema Markup: Structured data for local businesses.
- Local Review Signals: Impact of reviews on rankings.
- Review Velocity: Rate of receiving new reviews.
- Review Diversity: Variety in review sources.
- Review Response: Replying to customer reviews.
- Local Directory Submission: Submitting to local directories.
- Local Blog Outreach: Promoting local content for links.
- Local Event Promotion: Sharing events for visibility.
- Local Newsjacking: Leveraging local news for links.
- Local Partnership: Collaborating with local businesses.
- Local Community Engagement: Building local audience trust.
- Local Brand Awareness: Increasing recognition in an area.
- Local Foot Traffic: Driving physical store visits via SEO.
- Local Call Tracking: Monitoring calls from local SEO.
- Local Analytics: Tracking local SEO performance.
- Local SERP Tracking: Monitoring local keyword rankings.
- Local Citation Management: Maintaining accurate citations.
- Local Review Platform SEO: Optimizing for platforms like Yelp.
- Local Social Signals: Social engagement for local SEO.
- Local Content Strategy: Planning content for local audiences.
- Local Keyword Expansion: Finding new local keywords.
- Local PPC Integration: Combining local SEO with ads.
- Local Search Volume: Searches for local keywords.
- Local Keyword Difficulty: Difficulty of ranking for local terms.
- Local SERP Analysis: Studying local search results.
- Local Customer Journey: Mapping local buyer paths.
- Local Conversion Tracking: Monitoring local goals.
- Local Attribution: Crediting conversions to local channels.
- Local Heatmap: Visualizing local user interactions.
- Local User Testing: Gathering feedback from local users.
- Local Engagement Metrics: Data like reviews or clicks.
- Local Content Syndication: Sharing local content on platforms.
- Local Influencer Marketing: Partnering with local influencers.
- Local Directory Optimization: Enhancing directory listings.
- Local SEO Audit: Reviewing local SEO performance.