Local seo is ignored by most webmasters as the value of targeting the local marketing is often seen as a waste of time. We feel cornering the local marketing using search engine optimisation techniques is the first step one should take when planning an seo strategy. The reason to do local seo first is you will find it a lot easier than targeting the top phrases in your industry and moving forward all local companies will get the Google maps coming up when a generic search is done for their products and services. Always get a Google map first for your business targeting the surrounding areas as well as your main location. You are able to target a few phraqses in the Google maps relative to your industry so do not restrict your listing to one service only. Local seo using Google maps can give you same day positioning on page Google and the service is free. There is a skill in maintaining a Google map listing as with local seo there are no guarantees that once you are appearing in the listings that you will always appear there. There are techniques you will need to use to keep you there and the more businesses are becoming aware of the free Google maps for local seo the more competitive the market will be. Should you wish to know more contact us and we will help point you in the right direction. To complement the Google map listing ensure your website is equipped for local optimisation as well. Having your website appear in the organic search results when your local areas are searched and the Google maps will give you more prominence on page one and hopefully you will get the traffic as opposed to the competition.