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The Small-Town Business Marketing Checklist

31 Things Every Local Business Should Do Online

Most customers check Google, Facebook or Instagram before they visit a business. Go through 31 simple checks, count how many you can tick, and get your Visibility Score: a quick read on how easy your business is to find online, and what to fix first.

  • A 10-page PDF you can print or read on your phone
  • Plain English, no marketing jargon
  • A simple score to see where you stand

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What's inside

Five sections, 31 checks. Here are a few from each one.

  1. Section 1 of 5

    Google Presence

    8 checks

    • Claim your Google Business Profile
    • Upload at least 10 photos of your business
  2. Section 2 of 5

    Your Website

    8 checks

    • Your website works well on mobile phones
    • Your homepage includes a clear call to action
  3. Section 3 of 5

    Social Media

    6 checks

    • Your posts include real photos of your products or work
    • You respond to comments and messages
  4. Section 4 of 5

    Local Visibility

    5 checks

    • Your business is listed in local directories
    • Your website mentions the towns or counties you serve
  5. Section 5 of 5

    Consistency and Branding

    4 checks

    • Your business name is spelled the same everywhere online
    • Your phone number and address are consistent across platforms
  6. Your Visibility Score

    Count the boxes you checked to see where your business stands, and which section to tackle first.

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