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How I Won The Local SEO Challenge: A step by step guide of how I put my service-based site on the first page search results.

Jon LoudonNovember 24, 2014

Jon Loudon

The Local SEO Challenge : Take a website for a local service business that is literally getting no search results for the service in that area and put it on the first page for targeted keywords in the those service areas.

This short book takes you through the 4 steps I used to win this challenge and includes additional bonus tips. If you have a small business that is local search reliant, this is for you.

If you are a webmaster for a small business, this is for you. The steps are very straight-forward and easy to follow. Plus, you can contact, me Jon Loudon, with any questions at JonLoudon.com

What kind of businesses can use this book? Any local service-based business such as: Carpet Cleaning, Window Replacement, Auto Repair, Tool Supplies, Cleaning Services, Beauty Supply, Hair, Nail Salons, Massage, Chiropractor, Physical Therapy, Painters, Contractors, Pool Cleaning, Pest Control, Sporting Goods, Landscaping, Printers, Copy Stores, Pet Stores and more.

About the author

Jon Loudon is a long time e-commerce and web specialist with more than 15 years of experience working as a free-lancer as well as in-house web marketer.

He loves the challenge and the payoff of getting good search results whether it be for local business search or for e-commerce companies.

Born in Alaska, he moved to California in 2001 where he had two kids with his wife, Maria. After 12 years in the LA area they now reside in a nice peaceful suburb just outside of Phoenix, AZ.

He can be reached through his website at JonLoudon.com or on twitter @jonloudon

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Jon Loudon

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Nov 24, 2014

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Flowing text, Original pages

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English

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Business & Economics / Marketing / General

Business & Economics / Small Business

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