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Local SEO Foundations

If you are a freelancer or Agency SEO, then Local SEO is particularly important because your clients will want to be found locally. Nothing makes clients happier than a phone that keeps on ringing…making your cash register ring too in the process.

On top of this, if you are looking for an easy way to start charging for SEO services, going Local is a great way to do so. The keywords are often easier to rank for and this course is beginner friendly!

Inside David Hood's Local SEO Foundations course you’ll find out if geogrids are a waste of time or are worth it, how to check if your keyword is viable at the local level, how to stop your GMBs from getting shut down, top 8 best optimization levers of GMBs, how to use little-known engagement tactics to boost your results and many more Local SEO tips...


Unlimited platform access for $97 / month.


Course Modules

Verifiable certification upon completion.

Lessons

01 -- Local SEO Concepts and Course Overview
02 -- Localization Levels
03 -- Tracking True Local SEO Results
04 -- Digital Geographic Influence
05 -- SEO Actions -- Inside GMB
06 -- SEO Actions -- Off Page SEO
07 -- SEO Actions -- On Page
08 -- Engagement SEO
09 -- GMB Safety and Long Term Viability
10 -- Wrapping Things Up


About David Hood

David Hood is an SEO agency owner & SEO trainer. He has been doing SEO full time for the last 7 years. David's business has 100% been centered around SEO. His primary interests are Local SEO,  Client SEO and SEO Lead Generation. He has handled 500+ GMBs and he knows what’s true and what’s myth in Local SEO!

certificate of completion

Includes certification

Upon completion, all IMG courses and Learning Journeys include a certificate of completion signed by the world renowned SEOs and IMG founders Kyle Roof and Ted Kubaitis. Add this to your CV, Linkedin profile, website or Upwork profile. If you're an employer, giving your team the chance to gain industry respected certifications is a great way to increase staff retention while gaining a more qualified and skilled team.

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Boost your rankings & earnings with access to the biggest SEO Course Library in the world. Like Netflix for SEOs.

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Connect with like-minded SEOs and find long lasting friends and support in a tight knit community.


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Have any SEO questions answered with a weekly Zoom mastermind with two of the world's top SEOs.

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SEO TESTS

Access to a vault of 160 Exclusive, IMG Only SEO tests.


10 new SEO tests added each month.  

Unlimited platform access for $97 / month.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in my membership?

Your membership includes unlimited access to all training and courses within IMG Courses, access to the SEO Tests library, the online community platform and all live events within the Community Network.

What is your pricing?

Our pricing is simple with monthly and yearly subscriptions. We also offer a lifetime plan for the individual courses. Check out our homepage for the latest pricing.

Do you have team discounts?

Yes, we do have team discounts for agencies. Teams with 2 users receive 15% discount, 3 users get 20%, and for a team of 3+ users please inquire IMG Support. To be eligible for team discounts, the user's email IDs need to be of the same domain.

As a member, do I get access to IMG SEO Tests?

Yes. As a member of IMG courses, you get an invite to our monthly test reviews, as well as exclusive access to our entire archive of tests from the largest testing group in SEO. You can also become an SEO Tester at IMG. Check out this page for details.

How often do you rotate new courses in IMG?

Courses rotate in and out of IMG Courses every month. We add at least 1 new course each month. We will give members notice before removing any courses from the platform so they have ample opportunity to finish up any currently in progress.

How do I manage my subscription?

To manage your IMG subscription, go to the billing admin area under your account settings. You will be able to see your subscriptions, download invoices, and cancel. If you have any issues or queries, please reach out to IMG Support.

Can I buy individual lifetime access to an IMG course?

Yes. If you want lifetime access to a single course that’s offered in IMG you can purchase it separately. Just go to our course catalog to find the page for the course you want.

Do you have an affiliate program?

Yes we do. As an IMG Courses Affiliate, you get paid a 20% recurring commission from each purchase driven from your affiliate link. Check out this page to register for our affiliate program.

I bought a previous course and now I can’t get in.

We migrated to a new platform in 2022 and if you bought a course before that you must have received an email to migrate your logins to the new platform. If you are not able to login, your profile probably needs a migration. Contact our support team and we will help you.

How do I become an instructor?

We’re always looking for new, high quality training content from experts in our field. If you’re interested in becoming an IMG Instructor, check out this page.

Can I ask Kyle SEO questions?

Yes, you can. Kyle hosts a weekly show called Ask The Expert, where he allows SEOs to jump in and talk about what they are working on, get guidance on anything they are thinking through, or just generally chat about SEO.

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