Local SEO Pro

Complete local SEO solution with multi-location management, schema markup, KML sitemaps, and AI-powered optimization

Local SEO Pro is Now Live! Access it from your WordPress admin menu under ProRank SEO → Local SEO. All features are fully functional and production-ready.

Overview

ProRank SEO's Local SEO module provides a comprehensive solution for businesses to improve their local search visibility. Whether you have a single location or manage hundreds of locations, our system handles everything from schema markup to KML sitemaps with real-time validation and AI optimization.

The module features a dual-tab interface: Locations Manager for managing your business locations and Schema & Settings for configuring global business information and schema markup.

Key Features

Multi-Location Management

Add, edit, and manage unlimited business locations with full address, contact, and hours information

Advanced Schema Markup

Automatic LocalBusiness schema generation with 30+ business types and real-time validation

KML Sitemap Generation

Automatic KML sitemap creation at /locations.kml for Google Maps integration

AI-Powered Optimization

Generate SEO-optimized descriptions and keywords for each location using AI

Media Library Integration

WordPress media library picker for logos with preview and manual URL options

Real-Time Validation

Dynamic schema validation with error detection and recommendations

How It Works

1. Access Local SEO

Navigate to ProRank SEO → Local SEO in your WordPress admin menu. The unified interface opens with Locations Manager as the default tab.

2. Configure Business Information

Click on the Schema & Settings tab to set up your organization details, including name, logo (via media library), address, contact information, and social profiles. All settings are properly sanitized and saved via WordPress options API.

3. Add Business Locations

Use the Locations Manager to add your business locations. Each location can have complete NAP (Name, Address, Phone) data, geo-coordinates, opening hours, and AI-generated descriptions.

4. Enable KML Sitemap

Activate the KML sitemap feature to automatically generate a Google-compatible sitemap at/locations.kml containing all your locations with coordinates.

5. Validate & Optimize

Run the schema validation tool to check for errors and get recommendations. Use the AI optimization feature to generate SEO-friendly descriptions for all locations automatically.

Technical Implementation

Core Files

• /includes/Modules/LocalSeo/UnifiedLocalSeo.php - Main controller
• /includes/Admin/LocalSeoMultiLocation.php - Backend AJAX handlers
• /assets/js/admin/local-seo.js - JavaScript functionality
• /assets/css/admin/local-seo-premium.css - Premium styling

AJAX Endpoints

• prorank_add_location - Add new location
• prorank_update_location - Update existing location
• prorank_delete_location - Delete location
• prorank_get_locations - Retrieve all locations
• prorank_validate_schema - Validate schema markup
• prorank_generate_ai_description - Generate AI content

Security Features

• Nonce verification on all AJAX calls
• Capability checks (manage_options)
• Data sanitization with WordPress functions
• XSS prevention with output escaping

Schema.org Output

<script type="application/ld+json">
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "LocalBusiness",
  "name": "Your Business Name",
  "image": "https://example.com/logo.jpg",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "streetAddress": "123 Main St",
    "addressLocality": "New York",
    "addressRegion": "NY",
    "postalCode": "10001",
    "addressCountry": "US"
  },
  "geo": {
    "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
    "latitude": 40.7128,
    "longitude": -74.0060
  },
  "telephone": "+1-555-123-4567",
  "openingHours": "Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00",
  "sameAs": [
    "https://facebook.com/yourbusiness",
    "https://twitter.com/yourbusiness"
  ]
}
</script>