Location Pages
Creating effective location pages on your website for multi-location businesses
Location pages are dedicated pages on your website for each physical location. They're essential for multi-location local SEO.
Why Location Pages Matter
Local Relevance Signals
Each location page provides:
- Unique content for that location
- Local keywords and context
- NAP information for citations
- Landing page for GBP links
User Experience
Visitors can find:
- Specific location information
- Directions and contact details
- Services at that location
- Local staff and hours
Search Engine Understanding
Helps Google understand:
- You have multiple locations
- Where each location serves
- Which location matches which query
Location Page Essentials
Required Elements
NAP Information:
- Full business name
- Complete street address
- Local phone number
- Match GBP exactly
Hours of Operation:
- Regular hours
- Holiday hours
- Special hours
Map:
- Embedded Google Map
- Shows exact location
- Helps users and search engines
Recommended Elements
Unique Content:
- Location-specific description
- Local landmarks or directions
- Staff information
- Community involvement
Local Images:
- Storefront photo
- Interior photos
- Local team photos
- Neighborhood context
Services/Products:
- Services at this location
- Products available
- Location-specific offerings
URL Structure
Best Practices
Option 1: /locations/city-state/
example.com/locations/chicago-il/
example.com/locations/denver-co/Option 2: /city-state/
example.com/chicago-il/
example.com/denver-co/Option 3: Subdirectory by region
example.com/midwest/chicago/
example.com/southwest/denver/Avoid
- Random ID numbers:
/locations/12345/ - No location indication:
/store-page-3/ - Keyword stuffing:
/best-plumber-chicago-il-plumbing/
Content Strategy
Unique Content per Page
Don't just change the city name. Include:
- Location-specific details
- Local area information
- Unique services or features
- Staff bios
- Customer testimonials from that area
Content Elements
Location Description (200-500 words):
- What makes this location unique
- Services offered
- Nearby landmarks
- Parking information
- Accessibility features
Service Area Information:
- Neighborhoods served
- Nearby cities
- Service radius (if applicable)
Local FAQ:
- Questions specific to this location
- Local service information
- Area-specific concerns
Technical Implementation
Schema Markup
Add LocalBusiness schema to each page:
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "LocalBusiness",
"name": "Business Name - Chicago",
"address": {
"@type": "PostalAddress",
"streetAddress": "123 Main Street",
"addressLocality": "Chicago",
"addressRegion": "IL",
"postalCode": "60601"
},
"telephone": "+1-312-555-1234",
"geo": {
"@type": "GeoCoordinates",
"latitude": 41.8781,
"longitude": -87.6298
}
}Internal Linking
Connect location pages:
- From main locations page
- From service pages (when relevant)
- From blog posts about that area
- In footer navigation
Canonical Tags
Ensure proper canonicalization:
- Each location page self-references
- Avoid duplicate content issues
- Don't canonical all to one page
Common Mistakes
Thin Content
Problem: Same content, different city name
Fix: Create unique content for each location with local details, staff info, and area-specific information.
Missing NAP
Problem: No clear address or phone on page
Fix: Display NAP prominently, exactly matching GBP.
No Schema
Problem: Search engines can't parse location data
Fix: Add LocalBusiness schema with complete information.
Poor Mobile Experience
Problem: Hard to find contact info on mobile
Fix: Click-to-call phone, prominent address, embedded map.
Orphaned Pages
Problem: Location pages not linked from anywhere
Fix: Create locations index page, add to navigation, internal link from relevant content.
Location Index Page
Create a main locations page:
- Lists all locations
- Map showing all locations
- Filter by region/state
- Search by ZIP code
- Links to individual pages
Index Page Content
- Overview of your locations
- Total number of locations
- Interactive map
- List with key info (address, phone, hours)
- Link to each location page
Multi-Region Strategies
National Businesses
- State-level pages
- City-level pages
- Hierarchy: /locations/illinois/chicago/
Regional Businesses
- Focus on metro areas
- Neighborhood-level for dense areas
- Service area pages for surrounding areas
International Businesses
- Country-level organization
- Local language content
- Local domain or subdomain considerations
Performance Optimization
Page Speed
- Optimize images
- Lazy load maps
- Minimize scripts
- Cache effectively
Mobile-First
- Responsive design
- Touch-friendly elements
- Fast mobile load time
- Easy navigation
Key Takeaways
- Create unique content for each location page
- Include complete NAP matching your GBP exactly
- Add LocalBusiness schema markup
- Use logical, location-based URL structure
- Link location pages properly throughout your site