OnPage Digital Local SEO checklist
22 things that help local businesses show up on Google. Tick off what you have done, and your progress is saved in your browser.
Google Business Profile
Your website
Listings and citations
Reviews and trust
Local content
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How the local seo checklist works
A step-by-step local SEO checklist for small businesses, covering your Google Business Profile, website, listings, reviews and local content.
- Work through each section and tick off what you have done.
- See what is left to do.
- Fix the gaps, starting with your Google Business Profile.
Common questions
What is local SEO?
Local SEO helps your business show up when people nearby search for what you offer, on Google Search and Google Maps.
How long does local SEO take?
Small fixes can help within weeks. Steady results usually take 3 to 6 months of reviews, content and listings.
What is the most important local SEO step?
A complete, accurate Google Business Profile with regular reviews.
Related free tools
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Last updated 3 November 2026