{"id":10264,"date":"2023-11-21T13:10:34","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T12:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.answerconnect.co.uk\/blog\/?p=10264"},"modified":"2026-01-09T11:16:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T10:16:32","slug":"hyperlocal-seo-small-business-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.answerconnect.co.uk\/blog\/business-tips\/hyperlocal-seo-small-business-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Hyperlocal SEO: How it can help your small business grow in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Almost every small business owner has experienced the frustration of competing with a huge company. You\u2019ve crafted reams of useful content, optimised your entire website and even began exploring PPC. But a more prominent brand with a far bigger budget has started ranking above yours.&nbsp;While it can feel like you\u2019re fighting a losing battle, hyperlocal SEO can help small to medium businesses even the playing field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is hyperlocal SEO?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hyperlocal SEO is a highly targeted SEO strategy designed to boost your local business&#8217;s online visibility within a particular geographic area, often within a few miles or streets from your company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For small and local businesses, securing a solid hyperlocal search result allows you to deliver your services to a whole new audience and returning visitors. After all, most local companies rely on their customers searching for swift and convenient solutions and hyperlocal SEO allows them to capture this.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you\u2019re hunting for a new hairdresser in Brixton, you\u2019re more likely to search \u201chairdresser Brixton\u201d. Which boosts local businesses that have used hyperlocal SEO to pop up at the top of your search. Back in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightlocal.com\/research\/local-consumer-review-survey-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2022<\/a>, BrightLocal discovered that 93% of consumers used the internet to find a local business in the last year, and another 34% searched more than they did a year ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\">\n  <iframe \n    src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z3iHR0SsWiM?si=EzJbOFHn6Nnwkgl3\" \n    style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" \n    frameborder=\"0\" \n    allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" \n    referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" \n    allowfullscreen>\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I use hyperlocal SEO to increase new leads for my small business?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the benefits of building hyperlocal SEO into your existing strategy are obvious, a survey from OnTheMap found that only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onthemap.com\/blog\/local-seo-stats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30%<\/a> of small and local businesses have a clear strategy for implementing hyperlocal SEO. So, if you\u2019re unsure where to start, simply follow our steps to improve your SEO rankings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Explore hyperlocal keywords for your business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From Google\u2019s auto-suggest searches to keyword planners, there are plenty of ways to discover what your customers search for most frequently. Keyword generator sites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SEMrush<\/a> can or <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ahrefs<\/a> also help you build a bank of keywords for you to use and create niche content around.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From blog posts that explore local places to customer reviews that include location information, all of these elements will help champion your local and hyperlocal SEO.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend using plenty of information about your location, including surrounding areas. For example, if you\u2019re based in Manchester, it\u2019s worth adding Stockport, Bolton and Didsbury. These more specific locations will help new customers find your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/answerconnectbloguk\/1\/2023\/10\/shutterstock_1898329537-1.jpg\" alt=\"Woman in green jumper typing on smartphone\" class=\"wp-image-10243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/answerconnectbloguk\/1\/2023\/10\/shutterstock_1898329537-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/answerconnectbloguk\/1\/2023\/10\/shutterstock_1898329537-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/answerconnectbloguk\/1\/2023\/10\/shutterstock_1898329537-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Google My Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Google automatically scans and includes significant information from your Google Business profile in its searches. That includes details like your business hours, website address, customer reviews, images, posts and location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking the time to fill out this information, keeping it up to date and regularly reviewing it can greatly impact your hyperlocal SEO strategy. You can add your local business to other directories like Yahoo and Facebook. This gives Google even more local information to share with potential customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\">\n  <iframe \n    src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uaPQ01uXjY8?si=5eJ2rB-qz0ohtNQ7\" \n    style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" \n    frameborder=\"0\" \n    allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" \n    referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" \n    allowfullscreen>\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. The power of positive reviews<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you\u2019ve packed your site with relevant keywords and content, you\u2019re set up in every directory that you can be and you\u2019re wondering what to do next, it\u2019s worth inviting your customers to leave you a review on Google My Business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A survey from 2023 found that over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luisazhou.com\/blog\/online-review-statistics\/#:~:text=Over%2081%25%20of%20consumers%20are,prior%20to%20visiting%20a%20business&amp;text=Research%20shows%20that%2081%25%20of,visit%20a%20business%20in%20person.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">83% of customers<\/a> will check a Google review before they hand over their cash to a local business. You could miss out on a huge pool of new customers if you have little to no reviews. The best way to start getting reviews? Ask. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, just ensure you\u2019re professional and responsive to everyone who reviews your business. Don\u2019t be tempted to ignore negative feedback, a thoughtful response will always go down better with customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\">\n  <iframe \n    src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EUBE-332hvM?si=jCST-tQld69FJBCo\" \n    style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" \n    frameborder=\"0\" \n    allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" \n    referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" \n    allowfullscreen>\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Don\u2019t ignore the power of social media<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hyperlocal SEO doesn\u2019t end at your site. When posting on Instagram or Facebook make sure you geotag your location and use local hashtags to encourage traffic to your page. You can tag your location on Stories, Reels and even your posts on Instagram. That makes it easier for local customers to spot you. It also gives you the opportunity to share local news or even your role within the local community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 2022 report from The Scotsman found that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scotsman.com\/read-this\/people-in-the-uk-want-to-support-local-retailers-this-christmas-despite-the-tough-economic-outlook-3886106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">78% of consumers<\/a> think it\u2019s important to support local businesses. So by reminding users on social media of your location, you can also build a community of nearby customers that really want to champion your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/answerconnectbloguk\/1\/2023\/09\/shutterstock_2190537399.jpg\" alt=\"Visual concept of customer lodging complaint on smartphone\" class=\"wp-image-10223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/answerconnectbloguk\/1\/2023\/09\/shutterstock_2190537399.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/answerconnectbloguk\/1\/2023\/09\/shutterstock_2190537399-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/answerconnectbloguk\/1\/2023\/09\/shutterstock_2190537399-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using local-SEO to grow your community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, hyperlocal SEO is a long-term strategy and one that, for small businesses, is worth the time investment. While predictions show that hyperlocal SEO is only increasing, Google\u2019s algorithm always changes. You should regularly review your strategy to ensure you continue building long-term relationships within your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\">\n  <iframe \n    src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MDmOeEDkOYE?si=2g06i9-1QNkSyGyc\" \n    style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" \n    frameborder=\"0\" \n    allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" \n    referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" \n    allowfullscreen>\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve established your local status, you\u2019ll need to be prepared for an increase in interest. And that can mean an influx of calls. AnswerConnect is ready to support you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.answerconnect.co.uk\/services\/24-7-answering-service\">24\/7<\/a>. We act as the voice of your business so you can grow without losing the local touch your customers expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/my.setmore.com\/bookingpage\/99d87d05-645d-4c9e-8e2b-32ee48097b3b\/resourcebookingpage\/rd53438d9e55671aad0b670871714b39cb57e59ea\/resourcebookingpage\/rd53438d9e55671aad0b670871714b39cb57e59ea\">Book a free consultation<\/a> today to find out how we can help you grow your business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hyperlocal SEO can have a huge impact on your small business. 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