Module 9 · Lesson 10 of 11
FREE · Local relationships⏱ ~40 min
Earn local & community links
Sponsorships, chamber membership, nonprofit partnerships, and local press earn geographically relevant links.
Why this matters
Local links specifically lift local rankings — they tie your authority to your service area.
✓ How to do it
- Work through the local sources below.
- Look for sponsorship or partnership opportunities that include a link.
- Pitch local news/blogs a genuinely newsworthy angle.
Reference list
Local link sources:
- Chamber of Commerce membership
- Local sponsorships (teams, events)
- Local news sites and community blogs
- Neighborhood / civic associations
- Local nonprofit partnerships
- Local meetup and event pages