local-seo-skills

When the user wants backlink analysis, link gap analysis, competitor link profiles, referring domain data, or link building research. Trigger on "backlinks," "who links to," "link profile," "referring domains," "link gap," "Ahrefs," "link building research," or "why do they outrank me" (often a link authority issue).

When the user wants to optimize for AI-powered local search results including Google AI Overviews, AI Mode, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, or Grok. Also use when the user mentions "AI Overviews," "AI search local," "ChatGPT local," "GEO," "LLMO," "generative search," "AI recommendations," "AI Mode," or "showing up in AI answers for local." For traditional map pack ranking, see gbp-optimization.

When the user wants to optimize their Apple Maps listing, set up Apple Business Connect, or improve visibility in Apple's ecosystem. Also use when the user mentions "Apple Maps," "Apple Business Connect," "Siri local," "Apple listings," "Apple Intelligence local," or "Maps on iPhone." For Google Business Profile, see gbp-optimization.

When the user wants to optimize their Bing Maps listing, set up Bing Places for Business, or improve visibility in Microsoft's search ecosystem. Also use when the user mentions "Bing Places," "Bing Maps," "Bing local," "Microsoft local listings," or "Copilot local." For Google Business Profile, see gbp-optimization. For Apple Maps, see apple-business-connect.

Manages persistent work state (briefs) for local SEO engagements. Automatically load this skill when starting work on a specific business or location, when a user says "resume," "continue," "pick up where we left off," or references a specific client or location by name. Also load when any tool call is about to be made for a business, that's the trigger to create or update a brief. Load when receiving output from a scheduled task.

When the user wants citation audits, citation building, review monitoring across platforms, GBP audit scoring, or white-label local SEO reports. Trigger on "citation audit," "check my citations," "NAP consistency," "where am I listed," "BrightLocal," "directory listings," "review monitoring," or "client report."

When the user needs to create a client-facing document such as an SEO audit, proposal, scope of work, competitive analysis report, onboarding document, or market intelligence report. Also use when the user mentions "audit report," "proposal," "scope of work," "SOW," "pitch deck," "client presentation," "pricing document," "onboarding checklist," "competitive report," "market analysis," or "deliverable." For ongoing performance reports, see local-reporting. For the research behind audits, see local-seo-audit.

When the user needs bulk SERP data, local pack data at scale, keyword volumes for hundreds of terms at once, Google Maps business data programmatically, or is building custom local SEO tools/dashboards. Trigger on "bulk keyword data," "SERP data at scale," "DataForSEO," "Google Maps API data," "business data API," or when any other keyword/SERP tool would be too slow for the volume needed.

Quick-reference for which skills to load together based on what the user is asking. Load this FIRST when a local SEO request comes in and you're unsure which skills to activate. This prevents loading all skills when you only need 2-3.

When the user wants to programmatically manage Google Business Profiles at scale via API, automate GBP updates, build GBP management tools, or integrate GBP data into their systems. Also use when the user mentions "GBP API," "Google Business Profile API," "bulk GBP management," "automate GBP," "GBP integration," or "programmatic GBP." For manual GBP optimization, see gbp-optimization. For multi-location strategy, see multi-location-seo.

When the user wants to set up, optimize, or manage a Google Business Profile, or improve visibility in Google's local map pack. Also use when the user mentions "GBP," "Google Business Profile," "Google My Business," "GMB," "business listing," "Google Maps listing," "optimize my profile," "map pack," "local pack," "3-pack," "Google Maps ranking," or "why am I not in the map pack." For review strategy, see review-management. For GBP posts, see gbp-posts. For suspension issues, see gbp-suspension-recovery.

When the user wants to create, schedule, or optimize Google Business Profile posts. Also use when the user mentions "GBP posts," "Google posts," "GMB updates," "business profile posts," "what should I post on Google," or "GBP content calendar." For overall GBP optimization, see gbp-optimization.

When the user's Google Business Profile has been suspended, disabled, or is under review. Also use when the user mentions "suspended," "GBP suspension," "listing disabled," "profile removed," "reinstatement," "Google suspended my business," "guideline violation," or "my listing disappeared." For general GBP optimization, see gbp-optimization.

When the user wants to analyze local ranking data using geogrid scans, interpret map pack rankings across a geographic area, or understand ARP/ATRP/SoLV metrics. Also use when the user mentions "geogrid," "rank grid," "local rank tracking," "Local Falcon," "grid scan," "map pack rankings," "ranking heatmap," or "where am I ranking." For broader local audit, see local-seo-audit. For competitor analysis, see local-competitor-analysis.

When the user wants traffic data, conversion tracking, user behavior on location pages, GBP traffic attribution, or geographic traffic patterns. Trigger on "Google Analytics," "GA4," "traffic," "conversions," "how many leads," "phone calls," "form submissions," "where is my traffic coming from," or "is my website converting."

When the user wants to know what queries drive traffic to their site, which pages are indexed, click-through rates, organic search performance, or technical indexing issues. Trigger on "Search Console," "GSC," "what keywords am I getting traffic for," "what queries," "impressions," "click-through rate," "indexing issues," "is my page indexed," or "organic performance."

When the user wants to build citations, fix NAP inconsistencies, manage business directory listings, or audit citation presence. Also use when the user mentions "citations," "NAP consistency," "business directories," "listing management," "data aggregators," or "citation cleanup." For GBP profile work, see gbp-optimization. For full audit, see local-seo-audit.

When the user wants to analyze local search competitors, benchmark against map pack rivals, or understand why competitors outrank them. Also use when the user mentions "competitor analysis," "who's outranking me," "competitor GBP," "local competition," or "competitive audit." For geogrid-specific ranking data, see geogrid-analysis. For general map pack strategy, see map-pack-optimization.

Generate complete semantic content briefs for local SEO content — location pages, service pages, blog posts, FAQ content, and pillar pages. Use this skill when the user needs a content brief for any piece of local SEO content, has a concept cluster from local-content-strategy and needs to brief the content, asks "what should this page cover", "brief me on [topic] for local SEO", "what concepts should my location page cover", or needs to know what depth to cover each topic at. Also trigger when producing briefs in bulk for a content production run. This skill combines semantic content brief methodology (concept coverage, entity requirements, depth assignments, question mapping) with local SEO specificity (geo-modified entities, local intent signals, GBP-to-page consistency, local schema requirements, AI visibility considerations). Output is a complete brief that a writer or Claude CLI generation loop can execute directly.

Build a complete local content strategy from keyword research output. Use this skill when the user has completed keyword research and needs to organize keywords into concept clusters, assign each cluster to the right content vehicle (location page, GBP service, blog post, FAQ, near-me GBP signal), select geogrid tracking keywords, confirm GBP category and service additions, and design the internal linking architecture. Also trigger when the user asks "what content should I build", "how do I organize these keywords", "what pages do I need", "what should I track on geogrids", or provides a keyword list and asks what to do with it. This skill bridges keyword research and content brief production — it is the strategy layer between research and execution.

When the user wants to run a geogrid scan, check existing scan reports, track ranking trends over time, monitor GBP changes via Falcon Guard, or analyze reviews. Also use when the user says "run a scan," "check my rankings," "Local Falcon," "how am I ranking," "ranking heatmap," or "scan this keyword." This is the execution tool — for interpreting results, also load geogrid-analysis.

When the user wants to research keywords for a local business, find local search opportunities, build a keyword map for location pages, or understand local search intent. Also use when the user mentions "local keywords," "keyword research," "service area keywords," "near me keywords," "local search volume," "keyword map," "city keywords," "geo-modified keywords," "implicit local intent," or "local keyword strategy." For content creation from keywords, see local-landing-pages. For competitor keyword analysis, see local-competitor-analysis.

When the user wants to create location pages, service-area pages, city pages, or locally-relevant content for SEO. Also use when the user mentions "location pages," "city pages," "service area pages," "local landing pages," "[service] in [city] pages," "local content," "local blog," "neighborhood content," or "pages for each location." For SAB-specific strategy, see service-area-seo. For schema, see local-schema.

When the user wants to build local backlinks, earn links from community organizations, or develop a local link building strategy. Also use when the user mentions "local links," "local backlinks," "community links," "sponsor links," "chamber of commerce link," or "local PR." For citation building, see local-citations. For content strategy, see local-content.

When the user wants to run geographically targeted Google Ads (PPC) campaigns for a local business. Also use when the user mentions "local PPC," "geotargeted ads," "radius targeting," "Google Ads for local business," "local search campaigns," "geographic PPC," or "Google Ads location targeting." For LSAs (pay-per-lead), see lsa-ads. For map pack ads specifically, see local-search-ads.

When the user wants to create local SEO reports, track local ranking performance, set up reporting dashboards, or communicate results to clients. Also use when the user mentions "local SEO report," "client reporting," "local metrics," "KPIs for local," "GBP insights," "how to measure local SEO," or "prove ROI on local." For geogrid-specific analysis, see geogrid-analysis. For competitor benchmarking, see local-competitor-analysis.

When the user wants to implement LocalBusiness structured data, location schema, or local-specific JSON-LD markup. Also use when the user mentions "local schema," "LocalBusiness schema," "structured data for local," "JSON-LD for business," "NAP schema," or "local business markup." For general schema, see schema-markup skill. For GBP profile work, see gbp-optimization.

When the user wants to run ads that appear inside the Google Maps local pack / map pack results. Also use when the user mentions "local search ads," "map pack ads," "ads in the map results," "local pack ads," "Google Maps ads," "location extensions ads," or "promoted pins on Google Maps." For LSAs (pay-per-lead), see lsa-ads. For standard geographic PPC, see local-ppc-ads.

When the user wants to audit, review, or diagnose a business's local search presence. Also use when the user mentions "local SEO audit," "why am I not showing up on Google Maps," "local search issues," "local ranking problems," "GBP audit," or "local presence check." For geogrid-specific analysis, see geogrid-analysis. For GBP-only optimization, see gbp-optimization.

When the user wants to pull local SEO data — SERP results, local pack rankings, business profile data, reviews, citations, audits, geogrid scans, keyword research, AI visibility, competitor analysis, or any local search intelligence. This is the DEFAULT data tool for LocalSEOSkills. Trigger on any data request before considering other tools. Also trigger on "LocalSEOData," "LSD," "run an audit," "check my rankings," "pull reviews," "citation check," "keyword opportunities," "AI visibility," or "geogrid scan."

When the user wants help with Google Local Services Ads (LSAs), the pay-per-lead ad format with Google Guaranteed or Google Screened badges. Also use when the user mentions "LSA," "Local Services Ads," "Google Guaranteed," "Google Screened," "pay per lead," "LSA ranking," "LSA leads," "LSA disputes," or "LSA budget." For map pack ads, see local-search-ads. For geographic PPC, see local-ppc-ads.

When the user wants to check Local Services Ads rankings, see who's ranking in LSA results, monitor LSA competitive landscape, or track LSA ranking changes. Trigger on "LSA rankings," "Local Services Ads," "Google Guaranteed," "Google Screened," "who's ranking in LSAs," or "LSA competitors."

When the user manages SEO across multiple business locations (10-500+). Also use when the user mentions "multi-location," "franchise SEO," "enterprise local SEO," "managing multiple GBPs," "chain store SEO," "location at scale," or "bulk GBP management." For single-location GBP work, see gbp-optimization. For location pages, see local-landing-pages.

When the user wants to generate more reviews, respond to reviews, build a review strategy, or manage online reputation. Also use when the user mentions "reviews," "reputation management," "review generation," "review response," "star rating," "negative reviews," or "get more Google reviews." For GBP profile optimization, see gbp-optimization.

When the user wants a technical site audit, crawl data analysis, location page quality checks, duplicate content detection, schema validation at scale, or internal linking analysis. Trigger on "Screaming Frog," "site crawl," "technical audit," "crawl data," "broken links," "duplicate content," "location page audit," or when analyzing exported crawl CSV/Excel files.

When the user wants keyword research with search volume, competitive keyword analysis, site audit data, position tracking, or competitor organic analysis. Trigger on "keyword research," "search volume," "keyword difficulty," "what keywords do they rank for," "site audit," "Semrush," or "competitive analysis." Use Semrush for keyword data and competitive intelligence — use Ahrefs for backlink-focused analysis.

When the user wants to check live SERP results for a keyword, see what's in the local pack right now, check People Also Ask, see AI Overviews, verify SERP features, or do a quick spot-check of local search results. Trigger on "what shows up when you search," "check the SERP," "who's in the map pack," "what does the search results page look like," or "search for [keyword]."

When the user operates a service-area business (SAB) without a public storefront. Also use when the user mentions "service area business," "SAB," "no storefront," "hide my address," "mobile business," "home-based business SEO," or "I go to the customer." For location page creation, see local-landing-pages. For GBP setup, see gbp-optimization.

When the user wants citation gap analysis, managed citation building, review generation campaigns, or local rank tracking. Trigger on "Whitespark," "citation finder," "where are my competitors listed," "citation gap," "build citations," "review generation tool," or "get more reviews." Note that Whitespark does NOT have an MCP server — it's dashboard-driven with limited API.