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What's the best way to target local service by zip codes?

by mikehende
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Hey guys, for any local services especially in another State where you won;t have a GMB account, what would be the best way to target all or preferred zips in that State please?

One marketer says best way is through Adwords but just checking to see if it can be done with Organic SEO?
#codes #local #service #target #zip
  • Profile picture of the author miumedical
    Both Adwords and organic SEO can target specific zip codes. Organic takes longer but builds long-term visibility, while Adwords offers faster reach but requires consistent budget. Choose based on your goals, budget, and long-term vision.
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  • Profile picture of the author Moodesburn1977
    I would say by some of the ad platforms, i think goggle do that in one of the sections, i know facebook ads can target by local i hope this helps

    there is a few things you could do list your business on business pages such as google and local online directories and even try direct mail campaigns best of luck in your ventures
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  • Profile picture of the author mikehende
    Thank you very much guys, for Organic SEO, can you or anyone give me an example or link me to a great tutorial showing how I can build a site's pages for targeting different zip codes please? I am having problems understanding or knowing how it's done.

    Let use 'computer repair' as an example, if I wanted to target 8 specific zip codes in Queens, NY, how would I do so, would I need to create 8 different pages for each zip and if yes, I can't imagine what the 8 pages content would be, meaning how different can the content be among the 8 pages?
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  • Profile picture of the author Macreel Infosoft
    To target local services by zip codes effectively, employ geotargeted keywords on your website and in online content. Optimize your Google My Business listing with accurate business information and zip codes. Leverage local SEO strategies, including creating location-specific landing pages and obtaining local backlinks. Run targeted online ads using zip code targeting features on platforms like Google Ads, ensuring your business reaches the right audience in specific geographic areas.
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    • Profile picture of the author mikehende
      Originally Posted by Macreel Infosoft View Post

      location-specific landing pages.
      Thanks guys, this I would like to see, can anyone can link me to any site which has a great page for this which I can use for reference please?
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      • Profile picture of the author DABK
        Google
        Yelp plumber + city


        for a bunch of cities.


        See what pops up.


        Or Domino's Pizza.


        Or
        house for sale + city + redfin.com


        Try redfin on a bunch of cities, same for Domino's Pizza.


        Or be on your phone in different cities and google the name of a service and look at the top results (one of them is going to be yelp and you can see what they do that way too).


        This is the url for a yelp page showing up for Chicago plumber: https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=plu...=Chicago%2C+IL


        This is the link for Des Moines: https://www.yelp.com/search?find_des...s+Moines%2C+IA


        Look them up. (They're at the top for big cities and competitive phrases, but they have so many of these and some are #1 they make money.)



        Originally Posted by mikehende View Post

        Thanks guys, this I would like to see, can anyone can link me to any site which has a great page for this which I can use for reference please?
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  • Profile picture of the author Stella Warren
    Use Google Adwords for immediate visibility or else follow the SEO practices to increase the visibility of your service.

    Suggestion- Ask your customers to review in which they should mention the specific-location you are targeting. This would help you...
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  • Profile picture of the author Priya Zinavo
    Target local service by zip codes effectively by optimizing website content for local keywords, creating Google My Business listings for specific areas, and running geo-targeted online advertising campaigns to reach the right audience in the desired zip code regions.
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    • Profile picture of the author mikehende
      Originally Posted by Priya Zinavo View Post

      Target local service by zip codes effectively by optimizing website content for local keywords, creating Google My Business listings for specific areas, and running geo-targeted online advertising campaigns to reach the right audience in the desired zip code regions.
      Thanks but not understanding how one can have GMB's in different States unless one has a physical location in the different States?
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  • Profile picture of the author writeaway
    For organic targeting, you need to figure out the DISTRICTS that exist in the MSA you're trying to get customers from

    You really can't just focus on zip code. District-focused content looks more natural. Same goes with your backlink anchors.

    Example: Instead of windshield glass Los Angeles target "windshield glass echo park"
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  • Profile picture of the author MikeFriedman
    Nobody searches by zip codes, so you can't. You could target towns, townships, cities, counties, etc., but creating content focused on targeting a zip code would be a huge waste of time since nobody searches with zip codes these days.
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    • Profile picture of the author mikehende
      Originally Posted by MikeFriedman View Post

      Nobody searches by zip codes, so you can't. You could target towns, townships, cities, counties, etc., but creating content focused on targeting a zip code would be a huge waste of time since nobody searches with zip codes these days.
      Thanks but for clarity, it wasn;t my intent to write the content or use keywords like 'computer repair 11420', I will list the town or city so like 'computer repair Ozone Park'. I am still trying to figure out though if it's best to target the Towns of each zip or go bigger.

      For example, my address reads like this, xxxSteet, south ozone park, Queens, NY.


      I am in South Ozone Park [town or zip] in Queens [County] in NY [State]. There are 2 zips in South Ozone park but there are 78 zips in Queens County. So if I wanted to target all 78 zips [Towns] in Queens, should my content and keywords be 'computer repair queens'?
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      • Profile picture of the author MikeFriedman
        Originally Posted by mikehende View Post

        Thanks but for clarity, it wasn;t my intent to write the content or use keywords like 'computer repair 11420', I will list the town or city so like 'computer repair Ozone Park'. I am still trying to figure out though if it's best to target the Towns of each zip or go bigger.

        For example, my address reads like this, xxxSteet, south ozone park, Queens, NY.


        I am in South Ozone Park [town or zip] in Queens [County] in NY [State]. There are 2 zips in South Ozone park but there are 78 zips in Queens County. So if I wanted to target all 78 zips [Towns] in Queens, should my content and keywords be 'computer repair queens'?
        Without running a Google Ads campaign, there is no way to know for sure how people are searching.

        But since you can use basically the exact same content and just swap out location names, just target them all and see what works.
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  • Profile picture of the author savidge4
    Give this a read: ( https://incomebully.com/seo-in-the-b...-small-cities/ ) If you look through the rest of the articles you will find oters that lay out how to do what you are wanting/
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    • Profile picture of the author mikehende
      Originally Posted by savidge4 View Post

      Give this a read: ( https://incomebully.com/seo-in-the-b...-small-cities/ ) If you look through the rest of the articles you will find oters that lay out how to do what you are wanting/
      Wow, that is a SUPER link and info Savidge, thank you very much!!! Exactly what I am looking for, will get back here if any questions after going through it all in great detail.
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    • Profile picture of the author mikehende
      Originally Posted by savidge4 View Post

      Give this a read: ( https://incomebully.com/seo-in-the-b...-small-cities/ ) If you look through the rest of the articles you will find oters that lay out how to do what you are wanting/
      Hey guys my site is now ready so I am going to try out the guy's instructions. For clarity and using his example:

      Previously, he only had a "services" page, to mention all the services he offered. We changed that, and added a drop down with individual pages for::

      Tree Removal
      Tree Pruning
      Stump Grinding
      Stump Removal
      Arborist
      Tree Inspections
      Tree Expert

      Does he mean that for each of the services mentioned above the idea is to create drop down city pages as sub menus for each service listed? So it will be like

      Tree Removal-
      tree removal Ozone park
      tree removal richmond hill
      tree removal springfield
      tree removal astoria

      Tree Pruning-
      tree pruning Ozone park
      tree pruning richmond hill
      tree pruning springfield
      tree pruning astoria

      and so on for each separate service please?
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  • Profile picture of the author g6440869
    Hi, you were asking about best way to target local service by zip codes, SEO SMO both are great options
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  • Profile picture of the author smkghosh
    I think targeting ZIP codes can be possible in SEO.First of all create a landing page with a broad location names city names covering all the ZIP codes in the page describing it can be the best option
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  • Profile picture of the author taylormjohnson
    I honestly like to target cities rather than zip codes when it comes to SEO marketing. However, with Google Ads, you can target by zip codes very easily and it's an effective marketing strategy. With SEO, people using Google search something like "keyword plus city" rather than "zipcode plus keyword" hope that helps.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mindsnoop Marketing
    Create multiple pages for each location. Make minor changes to the content for each location.
    All pages need not be shown on the main menu. You can easily rank for smaller suburbs.
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