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Local SEO Audit Checklist for South African Operators.

Most local audits measure vanity rankings that produce zero revenue. This 47-point diagnostic evaluates what actually drives verified phone inquiries, WhatsApp leads, and walk-in sales across Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban.

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AUDIT PROGRESS

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Complete 47-Point Inspection Framework

Organized into 6 sequential execution phases. Check off each diagnostic item as you audit your client or company website. Your progress is saved automatically in your browser.

PHASE 1 · 9 CHECKPOINTS

GBP Diagnostics

Google Business Profile (GBP) Foundation

Ensure baseline verification, category relevance, and local entity signals are clean.

PHASE 2 · 9 CHECKPOINTS

On-Page Signals

Local Organic On-Page Architecture

Align title tags, headings, content, and contact elements with local commercial intent.

PHASE 3 · 7 CHECKPOINTS

Structured Data

Structured Data & Local Schema Markup

Help search engines disambiguate your entity with clean, validated JSON-LD schema.

PHASE 4 · 8 CHECKPOINTS

Local Citations

South African Directory & Citation Consistency

Eliminate split listings and build authoritative citation links across trusted South African domains.

PHASE 5 · 7 CHECKPOINTS

Reputation & Proof

Review Velocity, Velocity & Social Proof

Build an unstoppable local moat with genuine customer testimonials and operator response habits.

PHASE 6 · 7 CHECKPOINTS

Mobile UX & Tracking

Mobile Speed, Technical UX & Conversion Tracking

Ensure local traffic translates directly into measurable inquiries and revenue.

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