Local SEO Masterplan Template
Your step-by-step action plan to dominate local search. Fill in the worksheets, tick the tasks and follow the 90-day timeline.
This is a working template — type directly into the fields as you plan. It walks you from knowing your market to tracking results, in the exact order a local SEO campaign should run.
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🔒 We respect your privacy — your email is never shared or sold.Step 1 — Know Your Business & Market
Step 2 — Google Business Profile
- Claim or verify your Google Business Profile
- Add complete name, address and phone
- Set correct primary + secondary category
- Add 5–10 high-quality photos
- Write a compelling 50–100 word description
- Set accurate business hours
- Add website URL and a call-to-action button
- Enable messaging and reviews
Step 3 — Local Citations (NAP)
- Google Business Profile
- Facebook Business Page
- JustDial
- IndiaMART
- LinkedIn Company Page
- Sulekha / local directories
Step 4 — Content Strategy
Step 5 — Reviews & Reputation
- Post-service follow-up email
- SMS with a direct review link
- Social media posts
- In-person card or QR code
Step 6 — Backlinks & Authority
- Local directories & chambers of commerce
- Sponsorships & community involvement
- Guest posts on local blogs
- Partnerships with complementary businesses
- Local news mentions & press releases
Step 7 — Your 90-Day Timeline
Foundation
Claim & optimise GBP, fix NAP consistency, add 3–5 citations.
Content Launch
Publish 1–2 location pages, start the blog, set up review requests.
Build Momentum
Expand to all location pages, publish 2 posts, chase 5+ backlinks.
Optimise & Track
Collect 10+ reviews, check rankings, fix weak pages, plan next quarter.
Priority Matrix
GBP optimisation + NAP fixes (Weeks 1–2)
Location pages + reviews (Weeks 3–4)
Backlinks + advanced tactics (Weeks 5–12)
Step 8 — Track Your Progress
| Metric | Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google reviews | |||
| Keywords on page 1 | |||
| Local website traffic | |||
| GBP views |
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