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Guide Local SEO + GBP Audit 5 min read

How to Use the Local SEO + GBP Audit

Score your local visibility fundamentals and build a practical improvement plan for map-pack growth.

Before You Start

  • Collect your current review count, recent review volume, and photo count.
  • Know whether your NAP is consistent across major directories.

Step-by-Step

  1. Complete business profile inputs: Fill each field honestly, including review and profile freshness signals.
  2. Run the audit: Generate the local SEO, reputation, conversion, and authority sub-scores.
  3. Use the priority list: Start with items ranked highest in impact and urgency.
  4. Turn checks into recurring tasks: Build weekly and monthly SOPs for posts, photos, review asks, and citation hygiene.

How to Read the Output

  • If review count is zero, rating is automatically treated as 0 and scored accordingly.
  • A balanced profile beats a profile that is strong in one category but weak in the rest.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Inflating inputs to get a better score, which ruins planning quality.
  • Ignoring velocity metrics like recent reviews and posting cadence.

Use the Tool Now

Run this guide with your real numbers and save your scenario outputs for follow-up planning.