What You’ll Learn:
How to connect your Google Business Profile to Localo
Where to find and follow your personalized setup checklist
What Smart Tasks are and how they help you grow
How to monitor your rankings and analyze local competitors
The easiest way to collect and respond to customer reviews
Where to get help when you need it—from guides to live onboarding
Whether you're new to local SEO or just getting started with Localo, this guide walks you through the first essential steps to set up your account and start attracting more customers online. Localo was built to simplify local marketing—so you don’t need to be an SEO expert to see real results.
Step 1: Create and Connect Your Google Business Profile
To start optimizing, you need to connect your Google Business Profile (GBP) to Localo. This allows the platform to pull in key data, analyze it, and give you actionable insights.
Why it matters: Your GBP is the single most important factor in showing up on Google Maps and local search results. Localo reads your current setup and guides you through improvements.
You’ll get:
A profile health check
Suggestions for missing categories, photos, or business hours
Clear steps to make your listing stand out
Important! After completing your basic profile setup, make sure to configure the keywords that matter most to your business. Then head to the Audit section—this is where you'll fine-tune your business name, description, and categories to boost your local visibility.
Step 2: Follow Your Personalized Setup Plan
Once your GBP is connected, head to your Dashboard. There, you’ll see your Setup Plan—a custom to-do list based on what’s missing or underperforming in your profile.
Each task is bite-sized and non-technical. For example:
“Add your most important services to your profile”
“Upload 3 high-quality photos of your business”
“Add business hours to increase visibility”
Why this is great for you: You don’t have to figure out what’s important—Localo already has.
Step 3: Launch Your First Optimization with Smart Tasks
Smart Tasks are AI-generated actions that keep your profile fresh and competitive. They might recommend:
Publishing a new Google Post
Asking a happy customer for a review
Updating outdated information
Tip: Complete at least one Smart Task a week to boost activity and relevance on your profile—two things Google loves.
Step 4: Monitor Your Position and Competitors
Click into the Position Map to see how your business ranks on Google Maps in your area. You’ll also be able to compare yourself to nearby competitors.
You’ll see:
Which keywords your business appears for
A visual map of your current visibility
Nearby competitors ranking higher—and why
This helps you understand what’s working and what still needs attention.
Step 5: Request and Manage Customer Reviews
Reviews build trust and influence your visibility. Localo simplifies how you ask for and track them.
Use the Review Manager to send out review replies
Share your custom QR Review Poster in-store or in emails
Monitor new reviews and respond from one central place
Pro tip: Businesses that actively manage reviews see higher trust and more conversions.
Step 6: Explore the Help Center or Book a Session
You’re not alone. If you ever feel unsure:
Visit our Help Center
Book a 1-on-1 onboarding session with our team here
Or just email us at [email protected]
Final Tips to Get the Most from Localo
Consistency is key: Regular activity keeps your business profile fresh and competitive.
Photo uploads: Aim to add new photos every 4 days, or use Localo AI to automate this step and save time.
Post scheduling: Share a Google Post every 5 to 7 days to keep your audience engaged and signal relevance to Google.
Review management: Try to earn at least one new customer review per week. Once a review comes in, respond to it within 48 hours to show responsiveness and care.
Use automation: Let Localo do the heavy lifting with AI-driven tasks.
Track progress: Use the stats dashboard to see how your visibility and engagement grow over time.