Best SEO Checklist
ONE FOCUSED ACTION

Establish multi-location citation governance with defined roles and access.

Local citation optimization

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    Why this matters

    Managing citations across multiple locations requires clear ownership to maintain data consistency and prevent conflicting listings.

    A STARTING-POINT EXAMPLE

    Hypothetical standard operating procedure

    Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.

    1. Create a central repository of authoritative NAP records per location.
    2. Define user roles for citation management: franchisee, location manager, corporate SEO.
    3. Document access level and responsibilities for each directory platform.
    4. Implement bulk auditing schedules with quarterly reviews for all locations.
    5. Ensure duplication and closure processes are standardized and followed.

    Watch for

    Without governance, inconsistent data across locations damages SEO and confuses customers.

    Definition of done

    All locations have verified unique citations with documented editing permissions per role.

    Sources & attribution

    1. Local Citations and Multi-Location Management ↗

    Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.