Features

Everything You Need to Better Understand Your Online Presence

Local Profiles brings together the information that matters most to local businesses in one simple, easy-to-understand workspace.

Rather than searching through multiple websites and reports, Local Profiles helps you review important information in one place, making it easier to understand your online presence and identify opportunities for improvement.

The platform is designed for business owners who want practical insights without unnecessary technical jargon.

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Google Business Profile
Review listing details, completeness and practical improvement points.
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Website Reviews
Assess usability, content clarity and local-facing presentation.
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Local Visibility
Understand visibility themes relevant to your business and area.
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Business Information
Check the accuracy of key details customers rely on.
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Recommendations
Turn findings into clear next steps instead of vague advice.
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Progress Over Time
Revisit your presence as your business and online footprint change.

Google Business Profile Reviews

Your Google Business Profile is often the first impression potential customers have of your business.

Local Profiles helps you review important information including:

Business detailsOpening hoursContact informationCategoriesServicesPhotosProfile completeness

The aim is to help you identify areas that may benefit from review or updating.

Website Reviews

Your website should make it easy for customers to understand what you do and how to contact you.

Local Profiles helps you review areas such as:

Overall presentationMobile friendlinessNavigationContent qualityContact informationCalls to actionGeneral usability

These insights can help you prioritise future improvements.

Local Visibility Insights

Understanding how your business appears online is an important part of growing your presence.

Local Profiles provides visibility insights that help you understand:

Where your business is visibleOpportunities to improveAreas requiring attentionProgress over time

The focus is on helping you make informed decisions based on available evidence.

Business Information Checks

Customers expect accurate information.

Local Profiles helps you review important business details including:

Business nameAddressTelephone numberWebsiteOpening hoursService information

Keeping these details accurate helps provide a better experience for customers.

Practical Recommendations

Local Profiles doesn't overwhelm you with technical reports.

Instead, it provides clear, practical guidance to help you decide what to improve next.

Recommendations are designed to be:

Easy to understandRelevant to your businessPractical to implementFocused on long-term improvement

Progress Over Time

Your online presence changes as your business grows.

Local Profiles helps you review progress over time so you can better understand the impact of ongoing improvements.

Rather than focusing on a single moment, the platform encourages continuous review and refinement.

Designed for Local Businesses

Local Profiles has been built specifically for businesses that serve local customers.

Whether you're a sole trader, independent business or multi-location organisation, the platform is designed to help you better understand your online presence and make informed decisions.

Part of the SEO Arc Ecosystem

Local Profiles is one of a growing range of products developed as part of the SEO Arc platform.

Together, these products help businesses:

Understand their online presenceImprove their websitesReview local visibilityCreate useful contentPlan future growth

Each product is designed to complement the others while remaining valuable in its own right.

Platform Development

Local Profiles is continually improved using customer feedback, platform evidence and changes in local business needs.

New capabilities are introduced carefully so they strengthen the existing platform rather than creating disconnected tools.

This page focuses on what the platform does now. Named upcoming features are only published when they are approved, actively being built and suitable for public disclosure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Local Profiles is designed primarily for businesses that serve customers in specific towns, cities or local areas.

No. Your website remains an important part of your online presence. Local Profiles helps you better understand and improve it.

No. Local Profiles is designed to present information in a straightforward and accessible way, helping business owners understand what matters without requiring specialist SEO knowledge.

Yes. The platform will continue to develop over time, with new features introduced where they provide genuine value for businesses.

Discover What Local Profiles Can Do

Whether you're reviewing your Google Business Profile, assessing your website or planning your next steps, Local Profiles is designed to help you make informed decisions with confidence.