Local SEO
Local Intent
Search intent where the user is looking for products or services in a specific geographic area.
CurrentLast updated: 2026-09-16
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Local SEOLocal intent is a type of search intent where the user is looking for products, services, or information in a specific geographic area. It is identified through geographic modifiers ("plumber Boston") or implicit signals ("restaurants near me").
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