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		<title>The Benefits of Local Search Engine Optimization</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:10:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scott</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Local Search]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improve search engine ranking]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Google introduced a &#8220;geographic box&#8221; at the top of its search results and found that its users value this component. The engine now displays ten local search results at the top of the listings for relevant queries, provided they have a geographic modifier attached. For example, if you type &#8220;Chicago accounting&#8221; in Google, you will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Google introduced a &#8220;geographic box&#8221; at the top of its search results and found that its users value this component. The engine now displays ten local search results at the top of the listings for relevant queries, provided they have a geographic modifier attached. For example, if you type &#8220;Chicago accounting&#8221; in Google, you will see ten results bordering a map that shows the location of ten accounting firms in Chicago.</p>
<p>Take note; you will not see local search results for all queries that contain a local modifier. Google somehow &#8220;knows&#8221; when a geographic modifier truly means that you only offer services in a specific area. Yeah, those guys are pretty good.</p>
<p>Some benefits of using local keyword phrases to improve search engine ranking are as follows:<br />
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1. Higher search-engine rankings:</strong> Competition will be weaker for the local keyword phrase you have identified.<br />
<strong>2. Higher conversion rates</strong>: Since you are using the actual local keyword phrase your visitors are looking for, the website traffic you get is highly targeted.<br />
<strong>3. Make more money:</strong> Your earnings potential is higher when you pull in local search engine traffic because people who come to you are more serious about your product, service or information. Many customers prefer to deal with people that are local, even if the business is national, or even global.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s a red-hot consideration for your online marketing strategy right now to include your regional presence, so contemplate the impact of local search engine optimization for your business.</p>
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