Crafting Content That Opens Doors: Mastering Local Business Blogging

December 01, 2023 00:03:09
Crafting Content That Opens Doors: Mastering Local Business Blogging
The Unscripted SEO Interview Podcast
Crafting Content That Opens Doors: Mastering Local Business Blogging

Dec 01 2023 | 00:03:09

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Show Notes

In the vast digital landscape where every local brick-and-mortar business scrambles to get noticed, how can you ensure that your blog doesn't just exist, but actually helps people walk through your front door? This compelling episode delves into the nuanced world of local business blogging, dissecting the strategies that turn words into foot traffic. We're not just talking about casual writing; we're discussing the fine art of geographically-targeted content that resonates with a local audience.

Drawing insights from industry mavens Mark A Preston and Mike Blumenthal, we unravel whether every piece of content needs to be steeped in local flavour to be effective. The conversation pivots around the effectiveness of local business blogs, with surprising statistics indicating that a mere 2% of the target audience might be engaging with your content.

The episode moves forward by examining a case study of a business with multiple locations within a 50-mile radius, addressing the pivotal question: Does blogging serve any real purpose for purely local businesses without national ambitions? The answer lies in the strategic deployment of long-tail content within the right silos of your website to boost relevance and customer understanding, rather than isolated blog posts that may miss the mark.

We're peeling back the layers of local business blogging, offering actionable advice on integrating meaningful, detailed content into your main website's structure to capture and engage a local audience effectively.

Join us as we venture beyond the basics of blogging, equipping you with the insights to craft a content strategy that not only reflects your local business's reality but also beckons the right customers to your doorstep.

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