Extended definition
Optimization for geo-localized searches ("bakery Bucharest", "plumber sector 3"). Based on Google Business Profile + LocalBusiness schema + reviews.
Context and application
Local SEO is the category with the highest ROI value for businesses with physical location. Components: complete Google Business Profile (all fields, photos, weekly posts), LocalBusiness schema on site with address + phone + hours, consistent citations (NAP — Name/Address/Phone — identical across all directories), positive reviews with response to all (positive and negative), local-modified keywords in content (“Brașov SEO audit” instead of “SEO audit”). Google Map Pack (3 local results next to map) is the target — appearing there brings 3-5x more traffic than organic position 1 on the same query.