Local Coverage Strategy
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Hi Mozzers,
I've had some successful national and international campaigns but this will be my first attempt at local. The client is a landscape designer, services several cities within a 50 mile radius and has a rural address which is not located in any of the cities serviced.
What's my best strategy for ranking in the desired cities considering the client's address is not located in any of them?
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