This complete local SEO checklist breaks down exactly how to get your business found in your city in 2026. It covers Google Business Profile optimization, service pages, reviews, local links, and ongoing maintenance—clearly showing what to do, who should do it, and how often.

Internal linking helps Google discover your pages, pass authority, and understand your site’s topics. This guide explains practical site structures like hub-and-spoke and pyramid linking, plus audits for orphan pages, broken links, click depth, and anchor text.

Traditional SEO is no longer enough. This workflow helps you capture real “related questions,” draft accurate answers, validate your structured FAQ approach, and publish in a way LLMs can interpret correctly.

Industries can lose search traffic while rankings stay stable because search is turning into an answer layer. AI overviews, SERP features, and zero click behavior reduce visits without triggering penalties.