{"id":4131,"date":"2018-02-07T15:08:09","date_gmt":"2018-02-07T09:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tribelocal.com\/?page_id=4131"},"modified":"2018-03-07T11:35:42","modified_gmt":"2018-03-07T06:05:42","slug":"local-seo-for-coffee-shops-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tribelocal.com\/local-seo-for-coffee-shops-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Local SEO for Coffee Shops"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_image=”4137″ 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
That being said, there is something that you can do which won\u2019t just let the people know of your existence but will also convince them to pay you a visit, and that too without burning a hole in your pocket! So, what is this amazing thing? The answer is – Search Engine Optimization or SEO, and in your case Local SEO.<\/p>\n
Local SEO refers to the efforts put towards optimizing your business website in a way that helps it earn the highest rank possible on Search Engine Results Page or SERP. This implies, that every time a person searches Google for a coffee shop or a caf\u00e9 in your area, your website\u2019s name will be the first or one of the first few to pop up. And this is where the magic begins. Before you know it, your caf\u00e9 will be attracting customers from all around the city, and even from outside.<\/p>\n
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How to Improve Local SEO for Coffee Shops<\/strong><\/p>\n Now that you know the significance of Local SEO for your business, let us help you understand its nuances. Once you get a hold of them, it will be far more convenient to improve the same with respect to your business.<\/p>\n In order to help you understand the various aspects of Local SEO, we have meticulously laid down the following points -[\/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_1517906726525{margin-bottom: 18px !important;}”]\n When it comes to Local SEO, Keyword research is more about understanding what exactly the potential customers may be searching the internet for, than anything else. <\/span><\/p>\n For instance, if your coffee shop happens to be on the Upper East Side, what will your customers look for? <\/span><\/p>\n These and other such keywords will be the most relevant to your business. The trick here is to simply understand what it is that you offer, and what will be the set of keywords that most internet users are likely to search for? <\/span><\/p>\n To know which keywords will best serve the purpose of SEO for your insurance company, you can make use of Google Adwords\u2019 Keywords Planner, which is both a free as well as a fairly reliable tool.<\/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”] And it isn\u2019t just the content that you offer o the various pages of your site, but also as a part of your HTML elements and Rich Snippets that count. Here\u2019s how you can enhance the effectiveness of these.<\/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”] Meta Description – Usually 100-150 characters in length, the Meta Description must offer a brief overview of your shop, along with the name of your area\/city as well as a Call-to-Action.<\/span><\/p>\n Header Tags – Generally called H1, H2, and so on these tags should be used to offer a quick insight into the website\u2019s content to the search engines.<\/p>\n For each of these elements to be as effective as possible, you must ensure that each of them comprise of at least one to two keywords.[\/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”] That being taken care of, you must also take ample efforts to make your content fun and engaging, something that people want to share. This is especially important with respect to your blog. Since your business is such that it attracts more millennials and young guns than oldies, it wouldn\u2019t hurt to make your content a little hip!<\/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”] To this end, it is recommended for you to use Local Directory References such as TripAdvisor, Yelp, and City Search amongst others. However, the most helpful here will be Google My Business, also known as Google Places. The best part about it is that it\u2019s free and is extremely effective when it comes to supporting your Local SEO efforts. <\/span><\/p>\n With the help of such local profiles, it will be more than easy for you to display the name and location of your coffee shop, along with your website name, the services you offer as well as a brief description of your business. In addition, you can also put up your logo and some compelling images of the caf\u00e9. After all, a picture speaks a thousand words! Isn\u2019t it?<\/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”] For what it\u2019s worth this SEO tool is known to enhance the visibility of a website as well as improve its click-through-rate, thus boosting your SEO in the long run. The screenshot below exhibits how a schema markup essentially looks like on a SERP.[\/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”] Of course, for this to happen for your business, it is essential that you remain fairly active on each of your social media handles. You can do so by posting regularly. Your posts may comprise of infographics, pictures, videos, texts, informative and engaging blogs, new events that your coffee shop is hosting and even positive reviews and testimonials from your customers. Remember, social media is all about building a trust-based two-way communication with your audience. Once that is taken care of, it is with an impeccable ease that your followers will show interest in paying a visit to your coffee shop![\/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”] When implemented, these measures will help you enjoy greater visibility, higher traffic and a boost in sales and revenue for your Coffee Shop.[\/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”]Keyword Research<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”fs-m”]A keyword is but a word or group of words that define and\/or summarize the content of your website, webpage, blog or article. Keywords help your website show up on SERPs when a user comes looking for something that you have on offer. <\/span><\/p>\n
<\/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_1517906792455{margin-bottom: 18px !important;}”]\n
Enhance Your Website Content<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”fs-m”]Once you have a better understanding of what is it that your potential customers are looking for, you ought to start optimizing your website content. However, make sure that the keywords re intelligently used, and only when and where they are a natural fit. The idea is to have a keyword rich content which attracts greater organic traffic. But, by no means does this mean that you should stuff the content with so many keywords that it loses its quality and readability. Remember, Google only appreciates and indexes high-quality and unique content. <\/span><\/p>\n
<\/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_1517906827063{margin-bottom: 18px !important;}”]\n
HTML Elements<\/b><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”fs-m”]Title Tag – The ideal length for these varies from 55 to 60 characters. A good title tag must comprise of the name of your coffee shop as well as the city you\u2019re established in.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/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_1517906881605{margin-bottom: 18px !important;}”]\n
Rich Snippets<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”fs-m”]Rich Snippets and mark up information about your business help Google get a better understanding of your business. In addition, these help enhance your website\u2019s visibility on the SERPs, thus helping you improve the click-through rates. You can create compelling rich snippets with the use of Google Webmaster Tool – Data Highlighter.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/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_1517906919140{margin-bottom: 18px !important;}”]\n
Create and Manage Local Profiles<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”fs-m”]More often than not, businesses believe that a good quality website with rich content is more than enough. Unfortunately, that isn\u2019t the case. In order for the website to be seen and recognized by the people who are on the lookout for coffee shops in your area, it is imperative for it to have extensive exposure as well. In a large majority of search results, local profiles, as well as prominent blogs, also show up in addition to websites. This implies that your local profile is as important as your website, if not more. <\/span><\/p>\n
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Incorporate Local Structured Data<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”fs-m”]This refers to the use of Schema Markup, which is nothing but a code which is written with the objective to offer better, more informative results for a brand\/business\/website on SERPs. Currently, leading search engines such as Google, Bing, Yahoo!, and Yandex recognize Schema as a way to display comprehensive results that helps them in offering a better user experience.<\/p>\n
<\/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_1517906997794{margin-bottom: 18px !important;}”]\n
Use Social Media to Your Advantage<\/b><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”fs-m”]In the present day world, the power of social media is truly astounding. The presence of a business on various social media platforms helps it rank significantly higher on SERPs as compared to those who do not enjoy an extensive digital presence. In addition, the active presence of your coffee shop on different channels such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn amongst others also help your audience to relate to you in a better, more exciting way. Moreover, it leads them to realize that you\u2019re much more than just a business, you are friendly, easily approachable and will look out for them if need be. Believe us, there is no better way to win the trust of your audience than this.<\/p>\n
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How to Enhance Your Ranking Using Local SEO strategy for Coffee Shops?<\/b><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”fs-m”]You can now ensure that your Coffee Shop gives a stiff competition to your counterparts, simply by implementing a well-planned Local SEO strategy<\/strong>.\u00a0 Such a strategy primarily comprises the below-mentioned measures –<\/p>\n
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List of Directories<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” bottom_padding=”30″ text_align=”left”][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\/4″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/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″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”50″][vc_custom_heading text=”Directories for Coffee Shops” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:center|color:rgba(10%2C10%2C10%2C0.65)” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none”][\/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\/4″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]