{"id":4127,"date":"2018-02-07T15:08:15","date_gmt":"2018-02-07T09:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tribelocal.com\/?page_id=4127"},"modified":"2018-03-06T18:51:14","modified_gmt":"2018-03-06T13:21:14","slug":"local-seo-for-hotels","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tribelocal.com\/local-seo-for-hotels\/","title":{"rendered":"Local SEO for Hotels"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_image=”4135″ bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” top_padding=”7%” bottom_padding=”7%” enable_gradient=”true” color_overlay=”#000000″ color_overlay_2=”#6d6d6d” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ enable_shape_divider=”true” shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_height=”350″ shape_type=”mountains”][vc_column centered_text=”true” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ font_color=”#f6653c” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][split_line_heading]\n

Local SEO for Hotels<\/h1>\n[\/split_line_heading][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/6″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”200″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ font_color=”#000000″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”2\/3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Bring more customers by implementing simple SEO steps for Hotels” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:36px” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1517901706584{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/6″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”grow-in” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”see-through-2″ color_override=”#ffffff” hover_color_override=”#3261ad” hover_text_color_override=”#000000″ icon_family=”none” url=”https:\/\/app.tribelocal.com\/users\/sign_up” text=”Sign Up For Free” margin_top=”40″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”center” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”5%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/6″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][vc_column centered_text=”true” column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”2\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HOTELS” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:17|text_align:center|color:%233452ff|line_height:24px” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”center”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”50″][vc_custom_heading text=”Best SEO Practices for Hotels
\n” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:center|color:%23333333|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”100″][vc_column_text el_class=”fs-m”]As far as competition is concerned, there cannot be more competition in any other industry other than the hotel or the hospitality industry. This is primarily because this is the most customer centric industry of all. Customers have great expectations. It can become difficult to fulfill all of them. This can cause dissatisfaction among them and result in switching preferences. A well laid out local SEO<\/b> plan can protect you from such uncertainties. Let us look at the benefits of local SEO for hotels<\/b><\/span>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”see-through-2″ hover_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”none” url=”https:\/\/app.tribelocal.com\/users\/sign_up” text=”Signup For Free” margin_top=”30″][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/6″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-10-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”ENHANCE DISCOVERABILITY” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left|color:%23bfbfbf” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1517912788925{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Have a presence in all directories” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:left|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”The hospitality industry, especially the hotels and restaurants are the most customer centric industries in the world. There is maximum interaction with customers in this industry. This is also the industry where the customers have a wide range of options. Hence, it becomes imperative for the hotel businesses to be available for their customers at all times. This requires them to have a presence in not only in all local directories but also in the neighboring directories as well. A cross-presence in the allied sectors can also help in pushing up the rankings on the SERPs.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:rgba(10%2C10%2C10%2C0.6)” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”see-through-2″ hover_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”none” url=”https:\/\/scan.tribelocal.com\/” text=”Scan Your Business Presence” margin_top=”30″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]
\"Local<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]
\"Local<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-10-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”ACCURATE INFORMATION” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left|color:%23bfbfbf” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1517912833570{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Maintain the requisite consistency” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:left|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Being available for your customers is one aspect of local SEO for hotels. This entails that the customers should be able to find you at all times. You can ensure this by providing accurate information in your citations. In addition to accuracy, you should also ensure the updating of the information as and when they change. In this way, you will be able to ensure that your customers are able to reach you. Avoid simple spelling errors in your NAP information. They can end up confusing the search engine bots. This can pull down your rankings in the process.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:rgba(10%2C10%2C10%2C0.6)” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”see-through-2″ hover_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”none” url=”https:\/\/scan.tribelocal.com\/” text=”Scan Your Business Presence” margin_top=”30″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-10-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”MARKET YOUR SERVICES” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left|color:%23bfbfbf” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1517912878107{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”They tell how people love you” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:left|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”People always love to read the reviews about the hotels and restaurants they wish to visit. This is to get a firsthand experience of what to expect when they actually visit the hotel. The customer reviews posted by people who have experienced the services of the hotel matter a lot. The hospitality industry does award the meritorious service providers. If you had been a recipient of one in the recent past, this is the tight time to announce it to the customers. This can drive traffic towards your hotel.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:rgba(10%2C10%2C10%2C0.6)” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”see-through-2″ hover_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”none” url=”https:\/\/scan.tribelocal.com\/” text=”Scan Your Business Presence” margin_top=”30″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]
\"Local<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]
\"Local<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-10-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”ONLINE PRESENCE” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left|color:%23bfbfbf” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1517912956181{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Especially if you wish to open new franchises” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:left|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Hotel industries do experience lot of changes in management and other factors. You might just decide to change your location. You might even decide to expand your network and branch out. Your customers should know about the latest happenings in your industry. Keep them updated at all times. This builds up the element of trust. Even if it is a change in the management structure, your customers have a right to know more. These small things go on to improve your ranking at the SERPs. ” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:rgba(10%2C10%2C10%2C0.6)” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”see-through-2″ hover_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”none” url=”https:\/\/scan.tribelocal.com\/” text=”Scan Your Business Presence” margin_top=”30″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”center” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”5%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/6″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][vc_column centered_text=”true” column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”2\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Local SEO for Hotels” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:17|text_align:center|color:%233452ff|line_height:24px” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”center”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”50″][vc_custom_heading text=”How to Implement Local SEO for HOTELS” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:center|color:%23333333|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”100″][vc_column_text el_class=”fs-m”][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/6″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”2%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”2\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1517902160115{margin-bottom: 18px !important;}”]\n

Local SEO for hotels \u2013 Why?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”fs-m”]Hotels are the most searched places after the online retail giants. People search for hotels online practically on a daily basis. Hence, it is important to have a strong SEO strategy<\/b> working for you. Secondly, customers residing in Dallas will not search<\/b> for hotels in Houston, unless they plan to visit Houston in the near future. Studies have shown that more than 50% of hotel searches<\/b> end up with people visiting the hotel the same day. Secondly, 97% of people look for local businesses online<\/a>. This industry has the maximum competition with hotels being present at every nook and corner of the city. This places more emphasis on having an effective SEO campaign<\/b> for hotels. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]
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Local SEO for hotels \u2013 How?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”fs-m”]You have just seen the reasons why hotels require local SEO<\/b>. We shall now see how you can go on with this task of developing the right kind of campaign. This campaign involves various aspects to follow. We classify these aspects into off-page SEO and on-page SEO<\/b>. Following the tips laid down in this article can help your hotel business rank high on the SERP.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]
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Google My Business \u2013 Improve your visibility<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”fs-m”]This is what you observe on the first page of your search engine results when you type in the keyword, \u2018hotels in Dallas\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

What does this image signify? This image is nothing but an extract of the Google My Business<\/a> (GMB) listing page. Every business worth its salt, especially the hotels should invariably have a GMB listing. It is not very difficult to claim your listing. Access the principal website of Google My Business and complete the one-page application form. It will not take you longer than the time you take to sip your tea. You get a verification code. On confirming the code, your listing is over. <\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]

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Organic search<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”fs-m”]What do you get on the search engine results page when you type out your keywords, \u2018hotels in Dallas\u2019? You had seen one aspect of the results in the previous paragraph. We shall deal with the second aspect in this paragraph. You get a list of other hotels in Dallas. You can narrow down your search by including more details in your keyword. A long tailed keyword<\/a> such as \u2018best hotels in Crowne Plaza Dallas Market center\u201d will help you to narrow down your search to hotels in that particular area alone. <\/span><\/p>\n

This graphic will give you a better understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your objective is to ace this page as well. Remember, people do not like to search beyond the first page on the Google search engine.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]

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Manage your citations better\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”fs-m”]Understand what a citation is. It is nothing but your personal details, also known as NAP in SEO circles. Maintain consistency of these details in all the listings you have in various directories. You should have your listing in all local directories as well as industry specific directories. Check out the paid citations as well. Usually, you will find all directories allowing you free access. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]
\"Add<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”2%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”2\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1517902415495{margin-bottom: 18px !important;}”]\n

Have a great backlinking strategy<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”fs-m”]Effective backlinks are essential to propel your ranking to the top. In the bargain, you should avoid employing Black hat SEO tactics like soliciting backlinks from cheap and unrelated websites. Google is very strict about such practices and does not hesitate to blacklist such websites forthwith. <\/span><\/p>\n

Try to get backlinks from authority websites<\/a> like .gov and .edu domains. Such links are any day better than a hundred cheap links from nondescript websites. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]

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Customer reviews do the trick every time<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”fs-m”]The hotel industry is a very delicate industry. It takes a lot of time to earn a good reputation. Losing it takes a couple of seconds. One bad experience with a customer can generate a round of negative reviews<\/b>. This entails you to inculcate good manners in your hotel staff. They are the ones that deal directly with customers. One altercation is enough to send your reputation to the bin. <\/span><\/p>\n

Google places great emphasis on reviews<\/a>. Therefore, try to accumulate as many positive reviews as you can. There are websites<\/b> that help you to list out the positive reviews first followed by the negative reviews irrespective of the chronological order. Invest some money in such sites. This endeavor can pay handsome returns in the form of a top rank on the local SEO<\/b>. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]

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Have an attractive website<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”fs-m”]Invest in a strong website presence. Hire a professional to design the best website that includes all the requisite information. An attractive home page can entice customers to browse further. The ease of navigation is another important factor. The user should have a seamless experience as he wafts in from one page to another.<\/span><\/p>\n

Present up to date information including prices, discounts, taxes, and so on. Be transparent with your pricing. Make the terms and conditions customer friendly. Of course they should protect your interests, but there is no need to harm customer interests either. <\/span><\/p>\n

Ensure you have a responsive website that could fit into all screen sizes. People use their mobiles and tablets more than they use the computers. In fact, having a completely different website exclusively for mobiles<\/a> is a great idea. Investing in a mobile application is mandatory nowadays. It allows your website to be flexible.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]

\"website-TribeLocal\"<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”2%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”2\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1517902540304{margin-bottom: 18px !important;}”]\n

Excellent content can drive up your rankings<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”fs-m”]Ensure that you have a comprehensive services page. It would be great to have separate pages for each of the services you offer. Fill up your services page with excellent content. Remember, content still rules SEO. Many things have changed on the SEO front, but the importance of quality content has never dwindled. It is as effective today as it was a couple of decades ago. <\/span><\/p>\n

Make optimum use of the keywords. Use long-tailed keywords wherever necessary, because some people like to search for details. Do your keyword research properly before deciding on the keywords to use. Ensure that your services pages have adequate keyword representation.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]

\"High-Quality-content\"<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”2%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”2\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1517902694702{margin-bottom: 18px !important;}”]\n

Title and Meta descriptions still have importance<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”fs-m”]Your title and Meta descriptions are equally important. They are the ones that entice a customer to browse your website. You do not have many words to play with while drafting your Meta descriptions. Be short, crisp, and concise in your information. Make use of the primary keyword and ensure to arouse an eager interest in the minds of the customer to visit the website. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]
\"Title-and-Meta-Description\"<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”2%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”2\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1517902732085{margin-bottom: 18px !important;}”]\n

Interactive Blogs<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”fs-m”]Have a dedicated page where your customers can express their opinions online. Make it an interactive page where others can comment on it. You will also be able to take action if necessary to improve your website. <\/span><\/p>\n

An interactive blog page can help you to make the necessary announcements about impending changes to your website. Your customers will be in the loop. They have a right to know about the changes that affect your hotel at any time.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]

\"Local<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”2%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”2\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1517902779598{margin-bottom: 18px !important;}”]\n

Social media marketing<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”fs-m”]Have an active social media page exclusively for promotional purposes. Link up with others using this page. It is a great idea to be able to share important as well as casual information with your customers on social media. You can always upload pictures of the various services you offer, such as wedding reception halls, catering activities to entire events, and providing space to corporates to hold executive level meetings, and so on. This is the best place to announce promotional offers, rebates, and attractive deals online.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, you find the entire world active on social media. Move with the tide and establish your presence in this medium as well.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]

\"Social-Media\"<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”2%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”2\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1517902842871{margin-bottom: 18px !important;}”]\n

Summary<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”fs-m”]\n