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Local SEO Starter
The ideal starting point for small businesses ready to shine online
Built for small businesses with limited budgets or those new to digital marketing. Rank in local search results pages, attract more customers, and grow your business with our proven Local SEO optimization strategies.Easy to understand, low cost, and effective Local SEO services that you need starting at only $299/mo!
80%
of consumers search online before purchasing
46%
of all Google searches are looking for local information
78%
of local mobile searches result in an in-store purchase within 24 hours
What is Local SEO Starter?
It is a strategic marketing service designed to boost your business’s local visibility, and relevance. By optimizing your site, targeting one primary keyword, and one target service area our local SEO services will help drive local customers straight to your doorstep.
Local SEO optimizations help your business show up where your customers are searching, driving more traffic, leads, and sales—all without paying for ads. It’s the smart, long-term way to grow your online visibility and outperform your competitors.
You’ll also get access to:
- Custom Reporting Dashboard
- Monthly SEO reports that track your rankings, traffic, and Google Business Profile activity
Local SEO Starter includes everything you need to start ranking locally and building your online presence!
Key Benefits
Simple Set up
Share one keyword, one location, answer a few questions about your business; and let us handle the rest
Affordable Price
Only $299/month with no onboarding or setup fees
Proven Results
Targeted Keyword, page optimizations, blog posts, and backlinks that work
Why it works
Keywords & Location
We optimize your target keyword and location, plus track up to 20 related terms to boost visibility and expand your reach.
Website Backlinks
Backlinks are like votes of trust. When other sites link to you, search engines see your business as credible and rank you higher.
Onsite Blogs
We create, design, and implement blogs on your site. Blog posts boost rankings, attract your audience, and build lasting authority.
Page Optimizations
Each month —titles, headings, images, and keywords— are optimized so your site ranks higher and attracts more customers.
Website Audit
During setup, we scan your website to identify potential issues that may impact your SEO performance and use these insights to launch your campaign effectively.
Monthly SEO Report
We provide a clear, easy-to-read PDF report that highlights your SEO progress, powered by data from Google Analytics, Search Console, and your Business Profile. Example
Getting Started is Easy
Submit Your Business Information
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1 Top Keyword and 1 Geolocation
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Business Overview and Category
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Website and Google Profile Access
We do the work
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Google property integration
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Perform website audit and establish reporting baselines
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Execute page optimizations, create backlinks, and implement 1 onsite blog post
See and Enjoy Results
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Get a monthly PDF Report with powerful insights to track your growth. See an example here.
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Watch your business rank higher
Manta Testimonial
“Manta is Amazing. I own a small business and previously had hired an SEO team that I worked with for six months. It was not the best experience. I have been working with Manta for almost 2 months and they have done more in that time than the previous team did at all. I'd honestly give more stars if I could. As a small business owner, I don't have the luxurry of excess capital to waste on poorly performing teams. I feel wonderful about working with Manta and as my business grows, I plan for them to grow with me.”
Brent W., Iron Oak Fitness LLC
What is included in Local SEO Starter?
Core Features
Website Audit
Automated scan to uncover issues affecting performance
1 Keyword Topic and 1 Geolocation
Target one core term in one service area
Up to 20 tracking Keywords
Monitor related “ halo” terms alongside the primary target
10 monthly website Backlinks
Quality links to build trust and authority
1 Onsite monthly Blog
Original content with images and markup
1 Page Optimized monthly
Update titles, headings, all text and keyword placement
Local Listings Subscription *
We will build your business profile and get it listed in up to 70+ online directories
1 Professional Backlink monthly **
High-quality backlinks continue to provide SEO value over time, helping a website maintain or improve its rankings
* Local Listings Subscription only included in our Local SEO Starter Plus and Ultimate packages.
** 1 Professional Backlink monthly only included in our Local SEO Starter Pro and Ultimate packages.
Deliverables
Monthly Website Checkup
Recurring audit to catch and fix issues early
Monthly SEO Progress Report
Clear PDF with highlights and next steps
Google Properties
Google Analytics, Business Profile, & Search Console connections
Campaign Performance Benchmarking
Month - 1 Baseline vs. ongoing results
Website Uptime Monitoring
Continuous checks for availability and speed
Reporting Dashboard
Shareable, view of rankings and work history
* Local Listings Subscription only included in our Local SEO Starter Plus and Ultimate packages.
** 1 Professional Backlink monthly only included in our Local SEO Starter Pro and Ultimate packages.
Local SEO Starter Pricing & Packages
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| Target Keywords | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Target Locations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Additional Keywords | Up to 20 | Up to 20 | Up to 20 | Up to 20 |
| Website Backlinks | 10 per month | 10 per month | 10 per month | 10 per month |
| Content Writing | 1 onsite Blog per month | 1 onsite Blog per month | 1 onsite Blog per month | 1 onsite Blog per month |
| Page Optimization | 1 page per month | 1 page per month | 1 page per month | 1 page per month |
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Local SEO Starter Pricing & Packages
Starter
$299/ mo
Plus
$349/ mo
Pro
$349/ mo
Ultimate
$399/ mo
Local SEO Starter FAQ
How does SEO work?
How are keywords chosen?
We carefully select keywords based on a combination of search demand, relevance, and competition. By analyzing what people are searching for, how competitive each term is, and what your audience really wants, we target the phrases that drive traffic, capture attention, and turn visitors into loyal customers.
Does SEO work for every type of business?
Yes! As long as your business offers a viable product or service at a reasonable price, then SEO can move your website higher in search rankings and drive more sales.
What happens after I order the Local SEO Starter product?
From the moment you place your order, we make SEO simple and results-driven. You’ll receive an onboarding email with a checklist to confirm your chosen keywords, target location, and website info. A secure link will be provided for access to our platform where you will connect your Google Business Profile for reporting.
Our expert team then performs a full site audit, tracking keyword research (if needed), and delivers your first month’s essentials: one onsite blog post, one optimized page, and ten quality backlinks.
We will set up baseline reporting of rankings, traffic, calls, clicks, and directions to measure growth from day one.
Starting in Month 2, you’ll get a Monthly PDF SEO Progress Report highlighting campaign results, completed work, upcoming tasks, and key insights from your Google properties.
What are Local Listings?
Local listings (also called business citations) are online mentions of your business’s name, address, phone number, and other important business information on websites like Google, Yellow Pages, Bing, and other online directories.
They help people find your business when they search online and make it easier for customers to contact or visit you. Having accurate and consistent information across these sites also helps improve your visibility in local search results.
What are Professional Backlinks?
Backlinks are one of the most important factors in SEO (Search Engine Optimization) because they play a key role in determining a website's authority, trustworthiness, and ranking in search engine results. Backlinks are links from one website to a page on another website. They are also known as "inbound links" or "incoming links." Backlinks are important because they signal to search engines like Google that the linked content is valuable, credible, and relevant. Search engines use backlinks as a ranking factor, meaning that pages with a higher number of quality backlinks tend to rank higher in search results.