Local SEO helps Canadian businesses appear in Google’s Map Pack, local search results, and “near me” queries by optimizing your Google Business Profile, building location-specific citations, and earning reviews from customers in your service area. For most small businesses, implementing a focused local SEO strategy takes 4-6 weeks to show measurable improvements in local rankings and can increase foot traffic by 30-50% within the first quarter.
The stakes are high. Nearly 80% of Canadian consumers use search engines to find local products and services before making a purchase decision, yet over 60% of small …