Local SEO & Google Business Profile Optimization Training Course

Local SEO & Google Business Profile Optimization Training Course

Foundation | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Local SEO & Google Business Profile Optimization Training Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Course Overview
This course provides a complete framework for dominating local search results. Participants will learn to optimize Google Business Profiles, manage local citations, generate reviews, and implement local schema to drive more foot traffic and phone calls.

Course Duration
5 Days

Target Audience

  • Local Business Owners and Marketing Managers

  • SEO Consultants specializing in local search

  • Marketing Agency professionals serving local clients

  • Franchise marketing directors

Personal Impact

  • Master every feature and optimization tactic for Google Business Profile

  • Learn to manage and automate local citation building

  • Develop a systematic process for generating and managing reviews

Organizational Impact

  • Increase visibility in the "Local Pack" and Google Maps

  • Drive more qualified, high-intent local traffic and conversions

  • Manage a multi-location local SEO strategy effectively

Course Objectives

  • Create and fully optimize a Google Business Profile

  • Execute a local citation audit and cleanup

  • Develop and implement a proactive review generation strategy

  • Optimize for "near me" searches and map rankings

  • Implement local business schema markup

  • Track local SEO performance and report on key metrics

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Course Modules

Course Outline

Module 1: Google Business Profile Deep Dive & Optimization

  • GBP setup, verification, and advanced optimization

  • Using posts, Q&A, and messaging features effectively

  • Case Study: How a restaurant tripled bookings through GBP optimization

Module 2: Local Citation Audit, Cleanup & Distribution

  • Citation auditing using tools like BrightLocal

  • Correcting inconsistent NAP (Name, Address, Phone Number)

  • Real-Life Project: Conduct a full citation audit for a local business

Module 3: Review Generation Strategy & Management

  • Ethical strategies for generating more Google reviews

  • Responding to negative and positive reviews

  • Case Study: How a service business used reviews to increase conversion rate by 35%

Module 4: Localized Content & "Near Me" Optimization

  • Creating location-specific landing pages

  • Optimizing for "near me" and other local intent searches

  • Real-Life Project: Write a locally-optimized service page

Module 5: Local Schema, Tracking & Multi-Location Management

  • Implementing LocalBusiness schema markup

  • Tracking calls and directions as conversions

  • Case Study: Managing local SEO for a 50-location franchise

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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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