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On-Site Geo-Targeting and Local Search Optimization

Previously, I have already touched upon tools that help in geo-targeting and compared their effectiveness. All of them are beyond your on-site optimization efforts:

Setting geographic target with Webmaster Tools;

Server location;

A country specific top level domain;

+ Backlinks from local websites.

While the above list is a must if you want search engine to get your geo-targeting efforts right, some important on-site optimization should not be missed either (that will both ensure your site better local search rankings and generate local backlinks): (more…)

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Date : 2008-07-23 12:47:51
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