Description
The Local SEO By Ankit Rawat plugin is designed to help businesses increase their visibility in local search results. By generating structured data (JSON-LD schema) and integrating advanced features like Google My Business, reviews, geo coordinates, and WooCommerce support, this plugin ensures search engines understand your business details, making it easier for customers to find you online.
Whether you’re a restaurant, hotel, professional service, or an online store, this plugin offers tailored Local SEO features to help you rank higher and grow your business.
Key Features:
- Advanced Local SEO Schema: Add structured data like business name, address, phone number, and opening hours to your site.
- Google My Business Integration: Connect your Google My Business account to sync reviews and location data.
- WooCommerce Support: Add product-specific schema for online stores to enhance product visibility in search results.
- Customizable Business Types:
- Restaurants: Add menus, cuisine types, and reservation links.
- Hotels: Define check-in and check-out times, star ratings, and amenities.
- Professional Services: Highlight your service areas and offerings.
- Stores: Add product schema, price range, and currency details.
- Enhanced Search Visibility:
- Add rich snippets to appear in local search results with key business details.
- Include logos, images, and social media links to boost credibility.
- User-Friendly Interface: Set up Local SEO in minutes with an easy-to-use admin panel.
- Optimized for Speed: Lightweight schema generation ensures your site remains fast.
- Geo Coordinates Support: Add latitude and longitude for precise location targeting.
- Review Management: Display aggregate ratings and review counts in search results.
- Modular Code Structure: Improved code organization for better performance and maintainability.
Why Local SEO Matters:
- Attract Nearby Customers: Local SEO ensures your business shows up in search results for people near your location.
- Stand Out in Search Results: Highlight your business details with rich snippets, increasing click-through rates.
- Boost Credibility: Search engines favor businesses with structured data, giving you an edge over competitors.
- Save Time: Automate your Local SEO strategy and focus on growing your business.
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. For more details, visit GPL License.
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Installation
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Automatic Installation:
- Go to “Plugins” > “Add New” in your WordPress dashboard.
- Search for “Local SEO By Ankit Rawat” and click “Install Now”.
- Activate the plugin and configure settings.
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Manual Installation:
- Upload the plugin to
/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate it through the “Plugins” screen in WordPress.
- Go to “Local SEO Settings” to configure your details.
- Upload the plugin to
FAQ
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What is Local SEO, and why is it important?
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Local SEO focuses on optimizing your website to rank better in local search results. It helps nearby customers find your business, increasing foot traffic and sales.
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How does this plugin improve Local SEO?
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By adding structured data (JSON-LD schema) and integrating Google My Business, this plugin ensures search engines understand your business details, making you more visible in local searches.
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Will it slow down my site?
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No. The plugin is optimized for speed and uses caching to minimize resource usage.
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How do I test if the schema is working?
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Use Google’s Rich Results Test to validate and preview your schema data.
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Does this plugin support WooCommerce?
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Yes! The plugin now supports WooCommerce stores by adding product-specific schema to enhance product visibility in search results.
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Contributors & Developers
“Local SEO By Ankit Rawat” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
3.2
- Added WooCommerce Support: Product-specific schema for online stores.
- Improved Modular Code Structure: Split code into smaller, maintainable files for better performance.
- Added Price Range and Currency Support: For businesses and WooCommerce stores.
- Enhanced Caching Mechanism: Improved schema caching for faster performance.
- Fixed minor bugs and improved schema validation.
3.1
- Improved schema validation and data sanitization.
- Enhanced caching to improve performance.
3.0
- Added Google My Business integration for reviews and location data.
- Introduced geo coordinates (latitude and longitude) for precise location targeting.