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Take your local SEO knowledge to the next level, and put theory into practice with BrightLocal Academy.

Whether you work for yourself or for an agency, you'll learn how to boost rankings, get more search traffic, improve visibility, and more!
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Tackle local SEO with confidence

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Make every 
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Put theory into practice quickly, with short interactive videos.

Fill your 
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Jump between modules to learn what you want, when you want to.

Knowledge that sticks

Boost your confidence, master the field, and become a certified professional.

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Earn certificates and badges to add to your CV, website, and social profiles.

Courses

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How to Perform Local SEO Audits for Multi-location Businesses

Join Amanda Jordan as she talks you through the different elements of a local SEO audit for multi-location businesses and how to audit them successfully. 
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How to Master Local Keyword Research

Master the art of local keyword research with this practical and in-depth course from local search expert, Claire Carlile.
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Google Business Profile Management 101

Join local SEO expert Niki Mosier as she shares the best ways to claim, optimize, manage and maintain a Google Business Profile (formerly known as Google My Business). 
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How to Land Your First Local SEO Client

Learn how to position and market your agency to successfully win clients in this exclusive course from prominent industry expert Claire Carlile.
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Level Up Your Local SEO with BrightLocal

Not sure where to start with BrightLocal? Want to uncover new insights in your data to improve results quicker? Then this is the course for you!  
As someone who is new to the SEO world and BrightLocal, I found the BrightLocal Academy to be extremely informative as well as user friendly. The series of videos allows you to follow along in your profile to ensure you are proficient in all of the amazing features BrightLocal has to offer as well as testing your skills as you go along. I'd highly recommend BrightLocal Academy to anyone looking to utilize their program to the fullest potential.

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Search Engine Optimization Specialist at The Marketing Group USA
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