680: Content Marketing for Local Search with Ken Tucker

Ken Tucker is a content marketing and local search expert. He is the co-author of the book "Content Marketing for Local Search: Create Content that Google Loves and Prospects Devour." Today, Ken discusses search engine optimization (SEO) for local businesses, particularly in outperforming larger franchises. He also talks about the strategies and tips outlined in his book, including the value of creating 12-month social media campaigns, understanding customer language and problems, and repurposing existing content to improve local SEO. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlEVuFGAheU Quotes “Content continues to be the most important. You know the old adage, 'Content is king,' which may feel a little tired, but it still holds true.” - Ken Tucker “Don't fall into the trap of using business jargon. Avoid the gobbledygook.” - Ken Tucker “Pay attention to the questions your customers are asking, whether it's via email, in person, or over the phone. Use this information to create frequently asked questions (FAQs) and 'how to' content.” - Ken Tucker Takeaways 02:01 Content is the biggest driver for both search engine optimization and customer engagement. 07:02 Local SEO is crucial for small businesses to outperform larger franchises by targeting specific geographic search phrases. 10:03 Ongoing SEO efforts are necessary to keep up with changes in search algorithms and competitor actions. 11:24 Promoting content through social media campaigns can effectively drive traffic to a business's website. 18:38 Businesses should repurpose existing content from service calls, proposals, and customer inquiries to create new blog posts and web content. Resources Previous Guest Appearance: 533: Rework and Clarify Your Marketing Message, Refine Converting Language, Reputation Management and More with Ken Tucker Content Marketing for Local Search: Create Content that Google Loves and Prospects Devour Connect with Ken Tucker on LinkedIn Get a copy of Content Marketing for Local Search: Create Content that Google Loves & Prospects Devour (Co-Authored by Ken Tucker) on Amazon