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Locametra Blog
Practical guides to being found locally: on Google Maps, in search results and in AI answers. No invented statistics, no promised rankings.
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- Ranking and websiteOctober 31, 2026
Local SEO for Multiple Locations: How to Manage Several Branches Without Losing Track
Each branch competes in its own neighbourhood. Here is how a business with several locations should organise its profiles, its website and its follow-up.
3 min read - Ranking and websiteOctober 30, 2026
How to Rank for “Near Me” Searches: What Really Works for a Local Business
Adding “near me” to your business name or your pages does not help. Here is how Google handles these searches and what a local business can do to appear in them.
3 min read - Ranking and websiteOctober 21, 2026
Local Rank Grid Explained: Why One Google Maps Position Is Not Enough
Your Google Maps rank changes from street to street. A local rank grid measures it from many points around your address. Here is how to read one, and what to do with it.
3 min read - Ranking and websiteOctober 9, 2026
Local SEO Audit Checklist: 12 Checks for a Small Business Website
A practical local SEO audit you can run yourself: twelve checks on your pages, your contact details and your technical basics, in the order I do them.
3 min read - Ranking and websiteOctober 8, 2026
Why Is My Business Not Showing Up on Google Maps? 7 Causes to Check
Your business exists but customers cannot find it on Google Maps. Here are the seven causes I check first, in order, and how to confirm each one.
3 min read - Ranking and websiteOctober 8, 2026
How to Rank Higher on Google Maps: What Actually Moves the Needle
Google says local rankings depend on relevance, distance and prominence. Here is what each one means for your business, and what you can change this week.
3 min read