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SEO · 7 min read
Local SEO Checklist for Indian Businesses (Rank in Maps)
From Google Business Profile to citation building - the exact local SEO playbook we use for restaurants, clinics and service businesses.
Local search is the cheapest, highest-intent traffic any small business can capture. Here is the checklist.
Google Business Profile
Claim and verify, write a 750 character description with primary keyword, upload 20+ photos, post weekly updates.
Citations
List on Justdial, Sulekha, IndiaMart, Zomato (if applicable), Practo (if healthcare), with identical NAP.
Reviews
Ask every happy customer via a short WhatsApp link. Respond to every review within 24 hours.
On-page
City + service pages, embedded map, schema markup, mobile speed under 3s.
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