Build a Local Business Site

Build a professional local business website in 20 minutes. Optimized for local SEO so customers in your area can find you.

What You'll Build

• Homepage with business info and services
• Services/menu page
• About page with team/story
• Contact page with map and form
• Local SEO optimization
• Mobile-friendly design

Step 1: Generate Your Business Site

Create a website for [Business Name], a [type of business]
located in [City, State].

Services: [list main services]
Target customers: [local residents, specific demographic]

Include:
- Homepage with hero, services overview, testimonials, contact info
- Services page with detailed service descriptions and pricing
- About page with business story and team
- Contact page with address, hours, phone, map, and contact form
- Gallery page with photos (placeholder images)

Design: [professional/friendly/modern], colors: [brand colors]
Include business address and phone in header and footer.

Example for a restaurant:

Create a website for Bella's Italian Kitchen, a family-owned
Italian restaurant located in Austin, Texas.

Services: Dine-in, takeout, catering, private events
Target customers: Local families and date-night couples

Include:
- Homepage with hero image, menu highlights, testimonials,
  hours and location
- Menu page with full menu organized by category
- About page with restaurant story and chef bio
- Contact page with address, hours, phone, reservation info,
  and contact form
- Gallery page with food and restaurant photos

Design: Warm and inviting, colors: deep red and cream
Include address and phone in header and footer.

Step 2: Optimize for Local SEO

Add Location Details

Update all pages with local SEO elements:

Every page footer should include:
- Full business address
- Phone number (clickable on mobile)
- Business hours
- Service area: "Serving Austin and surrounding areas"

Add structured data for local business:
- Business name
- Address
- Phone
- Hours
- Category (restaurant, salon, etc.)

Create Location-Specific Content

Add a "Service Area" section to the homepage:
"Proudly serving [City] and the surrounding communities of
[Nearby Town 1], [Nearby Town 2], and [Nearby Town 3]."

Include neighborhood names if relevant to your business.

Set Up Meta Tags

Set SEO for all pages:

Homepage:
Title: "[Business Name] | [Category] in [City], [State]"
Description: "[What you offer] in [City]. [Key differentiator].
[Call to action]."

Example:
Title: "Bella's Italian Kitchen | Italian Restaurant in Austin, TX"
Description: "Authentic Italian cuisine in downtown Austin.
Family recipes, fresh pasta, and wood-fired pizza. Dine in,
takeout, or book your private event. Open daily 11am-10pm."

Step 3: Build Service/Menu Pages

Create a detailed services page:

For each service/menu item:
- Name
- Description (2-3 sentences)
- Price or price range
- Photo placeholder

Organize into categories.
Add a CTA at the bottom: "Ready to book?" or "View full menu"

Step 4: Add Social Proof

Add a testimonials section with 3-5 reviews:

Include:
- Quote from the customer
- Customer first name and initial
- Location (e.g., "Sarah M., Austin")
- Star rating

Mention specifics: "Best pizza in Austin" not just "Great food"

Add a Google Reviews widget or link:
"See our 4.8★ rating on Google Reviews"
Link to your Google Business Profile

Step 5: Create Contact Page

Build a comprehensive contact page:

Hero: "Visit Us" or "Get in Touch"

Include:
- Address with Google Maps embed
- Phone number (clickable)
- Email address
- Business hours (formatted table)
- Parking/accessibility info

Contact form:
- Name, Email, Phone, Message
- Service interested in (dropdown)
- Store in database
- Send email notification

For restaurants: Link to reservation system or add booking form

Step 6: Make It Mobile-Perfect

Over 60% of local searches happen on mobile.

Optimize for mobile:
- Phone number is tap-to-call
- Address opens in maps app
- Menu/services are easy to read
- Contact form is thumb-friendly
- Images load fast

Add a sticky mobile header with phone and directions buttons.

Step 7: Add Photos

Create a gallery page:
- Grid layout with photos
- Categories: Food, Interior, Team, Events
- Lightbox on click
- Alt text with keywords: "Wood-fired pizza at Bella's Italian
  Kitchen in Austin"

Use high-quality images. Replace placeholders with real photos.

Step 8: Publish and Connect

1. Publish your site
2. Custom domain — Add your business domain
3. Google Business Profile — Update with your new website URL
4. Test all contact methods work

Local Business Types

Restaurant

Key pages: Menu, Reservations, Private Events, Catering
Special features: Online ordering integration, Menu PDF download
SEO focus: "[Cuisine] restaurant in [City]"

Salon/Spa

Key pages: Services, Pricing, Team, Book Appointment
Special features: Booking system integration, Before/after gallery
SEO focus: "[Service] near me", "[Service] in [City]"

Contractor/Home Services

Key pages: Services, Service Areas, Portfolio, Free Quote
Special features: Quote request form, Project gallery
SEO focus: "[Service] in [City]", "[Service] near [Neighborhood]"

Professional Services

Key pages: Services, Industries, Team, Case Studies
Special features: Consultation booking, Resource downloads
SEO focus: "[Service] [City]", "[Industry] [Service] [City]"

Local SEO Checklist

On-Site:

• [ ] Business name, address, phone on every page
• [ ] City/neighborhood mentioned in content
• [ ] Service area page or section
• [ ] Local structured data markup
• [ ] Location in title tags and meta descriptions

Off-Site:

• [ ] Google Business Profile claimed and optimized
• [ ] Consistent NAP (Name, Address, Phone) everywhere
• [ ] Listed in local directories
• [ ] Encourage Google reviews

Next Steps

• SEO Best Practices — Advanced SEO techniques
• Custom Domains — Use your business domain
• Database — Store form submissions