{"id":201,"date":"2024-12-13T07:00:24","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T07:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freeoseocheck.com\/blog\/new-academy-course-how-to-create-a-winning-local-seo-strategy-for-any-business\/"},"modified":"2024-12-13T07:00:24","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T07:00:24","slug":"new-academy-course-how-to-create-a-winning-local-seo-strategy-for-any-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freeoseocheck.com\/blog\/new-academy-course-how-to-create-a-winning-local-seo-strategy-for-any-business\/","title":{"rendered":"New Academy Course: How to Create a Winning Local SEO Strategy for Any Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s fiercely competitive online world, a strong local SEO strategy isn\u2019t just a nice-to-have\u2014it\u2019s a game-changer. Businesses of all sizes depend on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightlocal.com\/learn\/local-seo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local SEO<\/a> to attract nearby customers, dominate local search results, and boost their bottom line. Whether you\u2019re a freelancer helping small businesses thrive, part of an agency managing multi-location campaigns, or working in-house for a single brand, a well-crafted local SEO strategy is the foundation of success.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why we\u2019re beyond excited to introduce our latest free BrightLocal Academy course: \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/academy.brightlocal.com\/course\/create-winning-local-seo-strategy-for-any-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>How to Create a Winning Local SEO Strategy for Any Business<\/b><\/a>,\u2019 led by local SEO expert Greg Gifford!<\/p>\n<h2><b>What\u2019s this course about?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Greg Gifford, Chief Operating Officer at SearchLab Digital, brings over 15 years of hands-on local SEO experience and a decade of global speaking engagements to this comprehensive new course. Designed for freelancers, agency pros, and in-house marketers, this course will guide you step-by-step through building an actionable local SEO strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking to upskill, refine your existing expertise, or enhance your results, this course is the perfect tool to take your local SEO game to the next level.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s Greg with a quick overview:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><b>What\u2019s inside the course?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The course\u00a0<span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\">comprises\u00a0<strong>12 bite-sized modules<\/strong>, each <\/span>with actionable insights and tips. Quizzes are integrated throughout to help reinforce your learning, and at the end, you can take a final exam to earn a certificate that you can share on social media to show off your newfound skills.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>So, what are you waiting for? Get started today and learn from one of the industry\u2019s top experts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"bl-btn-green\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/academy.brightlocal.com\/course\/create-winning-local-seo-strategy-for-any-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll Today<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Who is this course for?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you already have a basic understanding of local SEO and want to learn how to translate that knowledge into a practical, effective strategy, this course is for you. Not quite there yet? No worries! Check out Greg\u2019s free \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/academy.brightlocal.com\/course\/complete-guide-to-local-seo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Local SEO<\/a> \u2019 course on BrightLocal Academy to lay the groundwork first.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How can I join?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Anyone can access this course, whether or not you\u2019re a BrightLocal customer. You can also be among the first to find out when new courses drop by enrolling for free. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a BrightLocal customer, you can access the Academy via your BrightLocal account. Log in, click \u2018Learning Resources\u2019 at the top of the screen, and select \u2018BrightLocal Academy\u2019 from the dropdown menu.<\/p>\n<p>You must create a free BrightLocal Academy account before enrolling in the \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/academy.brightlocal.com\/course\/create-winning-local-seo-strategy-for-any-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Create a Winning Local SEO Strategy<\/a>\u2019 course.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload alignnone wp-image-125213 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightlocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-11-25-at-14.30.00-135x300.png\" alt=\"BrightLocal Academy\" width=\"135\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not a BrightLocal customer, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/academy.brightlocal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> join BrightLocal Academy for free<\/a> and follow the steps above to enroll in the course.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Want to know more about BrightLocal Academy?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Check out the official BrightLocal Academy FAQs here:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/help.brightlocal.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360017873779\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> What is BrightLocal Academy, how does it work, and how can I enroll?<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/help.brightlocal.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360017873799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> What courses does BrightLocal Academy offer, and how long do they take?<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions of your own, feel free to get in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightlocal.com\/contact-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> touch with us.<\/a> We hope you find this fresh new course useful, and we can\u2019t wait to hear how it\u2019s helped you improve your local SEO skills.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s fiercely competitive online world, a strong local SEO strategy isn\u2019t just a nice-to-have\u2014it\u2019s a game-changer. 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