SEO · Operational

Location & Service-Area Optimization

Location or service-area copy helps local discovery when it applies.

Version seo-v1.0

What is this benchmark?

Location & Service-Area Optimization

Location or service-area copy helps local discovery when it applies.

Why it matters

Location or service-area copy helps local discovery when it applies.

How SiteGlue evaluates it

First-party sampled HTML crawl with SSRF controls. Evidence is stored per check. Rankings and backlinks are not invented.

Passing criteria
Verified evidence meets the benchmark. Partial findings score 2.5 of 5.
Failing criteria
Verified evidence shows a blocking issue, such as homepage noindex.
Not verified
The crawler or PageSpeed Insights could not verify the check.
Not applicable
Excluded for businesses that do not look local or service-area based.

Scoring weight: 5. Evidence: Crawled URLs, headers, markup, or labeled PageSpeed Insights vitals.

Example results

Pass

Describe the service area or location on a dedicated or homepage section.

Fail

The check failed on crawled evidence, or the report invented a ranking.

Recommended fixes

  • Describe the service area or location on a dedicated or homepage section.

Frequently asked questions

Does this prove a Google ranking?

No. SEO-v1.0 scores crawlability and on-page evidence. Rankings, traffic, and backlinks stay Unable to Verify until a connected integration exists.

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