{"id":2716,"date":"2024-09-29T08:17:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-29T08:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ewebtoolz.com\/blog\/6-things-you-can-do-to-compete-with-big-sites\/"},"modified":"2024-09-29T08:17:02","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T08:17:02","slug":"6-things-you-can-do-to-compete-with-big-sites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ewebtoolz.com\/blog\/6-things-you-can-do-to-compete-with-big-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Things You Can Do to Compete With Big Sites"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>Zillow, Trulia, Redfin. These names appear in almost every conversation about buying, selling, or renting property. This is not because people are particularly interested in these platforms but because they\u2019ve become the default starting point for most property searches.<\/p>\n<p>The best illustration of this is that out of over 4.5M keywords that Zillow ranks for, bringing them an estimated 32.7M visits from search, the top keyword is \u201czillow\u201d. And did you know that\u2019s a more popular search term than \u201chouses for sale\u201d or even \u201capartments\u201d?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"846\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/zillow-is-more-popular-than-generic-real-estate-ke.png\" alt=\"Zillow is more popular than generic real estate keywords.\" class=\"wp-image-180754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/zillow-is-more-popular-than-generic-real-estate-ke.png 1400w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/zillow-is-more-popular-than-generic-real-estate-ke-680x411.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/zillow-is-more-popular-than-generic-real-estate-ke-768x464.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>You might think there\u2019s really nothing left for realtors and agencies. But here\u2019s the twist: their niche focus is their secret weapon. These local experts can outshine the big names, proving that sometimes, being small is the biggest advantage.<\/p>\n<p>This is where SEO comes in. <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/seo\">SEO (search engine optimization)<\/a> for real estate involves strategies to boost your visibility in Google\u2019s organic search results. This visibility brings free, consistent traffic that grows as you create more optimized content.<\/p>\n<p>The opportunity for boutique, small, and medium real estate businesses lies in four key\u00a0areas:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hyperlocal keyword targeting.<\/li>\n<li>Long-tail keywords with high intent.<\/li>\n<li>Local link building.<\/li>\n<li>Exceptional customer service that fuels positive reviews, boosting your local search rankings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In other words, you need to do SEO better where it counts.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, I\u2019ll share strategies and tips from SEO experts in the real estate sector, along with insights from high-performing niche sites. Our focus is exclusively on SEO, so we won\u2019t cover search ads or listing your business on aggregators, as you\u2019re likely already doing\u00a0those.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" style=\"\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\"\/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style=\"\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Challenges of SEO for real estate agencies and brokers\" data-section=\"challenges\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-180753-_l52r97hu5s6x\"\/>Challenges of SEO for real estate agencies and brokers<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>SEO for real estate faces a few specific challenges. It\u2019s good to know them to understand how to shape your strategy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Big sites dominate the share of voice. <\/strong>National real estate portals and aggregators often outrank smaller agencies. They\u2019ve got tons of backlinks, tons of well-ranking pages fueled by inventory from practically every possible source, and they are well-optimized for Google. It just so happens that all of that is called authority, which Google likes to promote in search engine result pages (SERPs).<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"small\">\n<div class=\"quote-content\">\n<p>A huge challenge is figuring out where big competitors leave content gaps and missed keyword opportunities. Big real estate platforms dominate the market, so you need to dig deep into what they aren\u2019t addressing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote-info clearfix\">\n<div class=\"quote-photo\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brandy Hastings\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/brandy-hastings.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brandy Hastings\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/brandy-hastings.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Both local and national competition. <\/strong>Big sites will appear in both national and local search results. Moreover, chances are on the local level, you\u2019ll be competing with local players who already started investing in\u00a0SEO.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"small\">\n<div class=\"quote-content\">\n<p>Our biggest SEO challenge is standing out in local searches amidst fierce competition because we are battling local real estate investors and also national companies.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote-info clearfix\">\n<div class=\"quote-photo\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dino DiNenna\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dino-dinenna.jpeg\"\/><\/noscript><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dino DiNenna\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dino-dinenna.jpeg\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"small\">\n<div class=\"quote-content\">\n<p>Real estate SEO is incredibly local. Unlike other industries, where a broad audience can be targeted, real estate businesses must rank well in specific cities or neighborhoods. This means you\u2019re not just competing with the big-name RE platforms but also with other local agencies, making it even harder to stand\u00a0out.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote-info clearfix\">\n<div class=\"quote-photo\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Alex Ugarte\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/alex-ugarte.png\"\/><\/noscript><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Alex Ugarte\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/alex-ugarte.png\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Serving both sides of the market. <\/strong>As a real estate agent, you\u2019re practically a one-person marketplace serving both sellers and buyers.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"small\">\n<div class=\"quote-content\">\n<p>Each agent has different ambitions, so they need to ensure their SEO strategy aligns with their overall business goals.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote-info clearfix\">\n<div class=\"quote-photo\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Marshal Davis\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Marshal-Davis.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Marshal Davis\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Marshal-Davis.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Many topics within real estate will count as <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/seo\/glossary\/ymyl-pages\"><strong>Your Money or Your Life<\/strong><\/a><strong> (YMYL). <\/strong>In recent years, Google has recognized that certain subjects, including real estate, require higher standards of trustworthiness.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"small\">\n<div class=\"quote-content\">\n<p>Any content should go through multiple fact checks before publication, and each data point should be well sourced with an external link where possible as this will aid authority.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote-info clearfix\"><span class=\"quote-author\">Laura Nuttall,<\/span> <span class=\"quote-author-job\">SEO Account Manager, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seoworks.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEO Works<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s see what we can do about those challenges.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" style=\"\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\"\/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style=\"\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"1. Outrank big sites with an optimized Google Business Profile\" data-section=\"google-business-profile\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-180753-_e030jxc0ujn8\"\/>1. Outrank big sites with an optimized Google Business Profile<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A well-optimized Google Business Profile (GBP) is crucial to outrank aggregators and local competition. As you probably already know, this free listing appears in Google Search and\u00a0Maps.<\/p>\n<p>I won\u2019t go into the basics of GBP profiles. I\u2019m sure most of you already have one, and if not, you can get up to speed with our <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/google-my-business\/\">full guide for beginners<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What I\u2019d like to emphasize here is two things.<\/p>\n<p>A GBP is one of your best bets to outrank both big sites and local competitors. I can\u2019t even cite a specific expert here because they\u2019ve all said the same thing. That\u2019s because the so-called map pack featuring GBPs often shows on top of regular organic results.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1254\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/gbps-ranking-above-regular-organic-results-.png\" alt=\"GBPs ranking above regular organic results. \" class=\"wp-image-180755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/gbps-ranking-above-regular-organic-results-.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/gbps-ranking-above-regular-organic-results--680x416.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/gbps-ranking-above-regular-organic-results--768x470.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/gbps-ranking-above-regular-organic-results--1536x941.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1254\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/gbps-ranking-above-regular-organic-results-.png\" alt=\"GBPs ranking above regular organic results. \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/gbps-ranking-above-regular-organic-results-.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/gbps-ranking-above-regular-organic-results--680x416.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/gbps-ranking-above-regular-organic-results--768x470.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/gbps-ranking-above-regular-organic-results--1536x941.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>A GBP is your answer to big brands. They have the marketing budgets, the authority on Google, and brand awareness. A GBP gives you a strong local presence backed by reviews and the effort you take to make the profile stand\u00a0out.<\/p>\n<p>You have to keep in mind that the profile is not just something that people will see only once, and only if they find it through Google. Even if they discover you in other ways, they will circle back to the GBP to see if you can be trusted.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, there are a few things that can make or break a\u00a0GBP:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Listing each branch separately.<\/li>\n<li>Giving people reasons to leave a positive review.<\/li>\n<li>Showing who you are and how you work in the photos feed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Make sure you list branches separately<\/strong>. This is important because Google ranks GBPs based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/7091?hl=en#zippy=%2Crelevance\">distance<\/a> of the searcher or the location used in the query to the business (among a few other things). So if you want to be visible in all of the cities or neighborhoods where you have a physical address, make sure to list them separately.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1415\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-real-estate-agency-with-gbps-for-each-location-.png\" alt=\"A real estate agency with GBPs for each location. \" class=\"wp-image-180756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-real-estate-agency-with-gbps-for-each-location-.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-real-estate-agency-with-gbps-for-each-location--615x425.png 615w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-real-estate-agency-with-gbps-for-each-location--768x531.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-real-estate-agency-with-gbps-for-each-location--1536x1061.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1415\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-real-estate-agency-with-gbps-for-each-location-.png\" alt=\"A real estate agency with GBPs for each location. \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-real-estate-agency-with-gbps-for-each-location-.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-real-estate-agency-with-gbps-for-each-location--615x425.png 615w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-real-estate-agency-with-gbps-for-each-location--768x531.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-real-estate-agency-with-gbps-for-each-location--1536x1061.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Reviews are one of the most impactful <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whitespark.ca\/local-search-ranking-factors\"><strong>ranking factors<\/strong><\/a> <strong>for GBPs<\/strong>. Virtually everything about them counts: how many are there, what\u2019s the overall ranking, are they fresh, do you respond to them, etc.. Google pretty much reads them just as a potential client would.<\/p>\n<p>Obviously, the goal is to get as many positive reviews as possible. But here\u2019s the tip: not all of them need to come from actual real estate transactions. You can receive excellent reviews by just being helpful.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"774\" height=\"412\" class=\"wp-image-180757\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-positive-review-without-transaciton-.png\" alt=\"Example of a positive review without transaciton. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-positive-review-without-transaciton-.png 774w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-positive-review-without-transaciton--680x362.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-positive-review-without-transaciton--768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"774\" height=\"412\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180757\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-positive-review-without-transaciton-.png\" alt=\"Example of a positive review without transaciton. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-positive-review-without-transaciton-.png 774w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-positive-review-without-transaciton--680x362.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-positive-review-without-transaciton--768x409.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\"\/> <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"804\" height=\"420\" class=\"wp-image-180758\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/word-image-180753-5.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/word-image-180753-5.png 804w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/word-image-180753-5-680x355.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/word-image-180753-5-768x401.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"804\" height=\"420\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180758\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/word-image-180753-5.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/word-image-180753-5.png 804w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/word-image-180753-5-680x355.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/word-image-180753-5-768x401.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\"\/><strong>Next, list ALL your services<\/strong>. By listing all services, you increase your chances of appearing in a wider range of relevant searches. Example below:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1321\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-gbp-ranking-because-of-optimized-services.png\" alt=\"A GBP ranking because of optimized services \" class=\"wp-image-180759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-gbp-ranking-because-of-optimized-services.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-gbp-ranking-because-of-optimized-services-659x425.png 659w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-gbp-ranking-because-of-optimized-services-768x495.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-gbp-ranking-because-of-optimized-services-1536x991.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1321\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-gbp-ranking-because-of-optimized-services.png\" alt=\"A GBP ranking because of optimized services \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-gbp-ranking-because-of-optimized-services.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-gbp-ranking-because-of-optimized-services-659x425.png 659w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-gbp-ranking-because-of-optimized-services-768x495.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-gbp-ranking-because-of-optimized-services-1536x991.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Finally, consider adding photos of your team and client interactions. <\/strong>This isn\u2019t about Google rankings \u2014 it\u2019s all about how people think. Photos of your team and happy customers help new clients feel like they know who they\u2019re trusting with their biggest assets. Most GBPs just show normal real estate photos. Just make sure to ask for their permission first.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve gathered a few examples of photo feeds that stood out in my research. Photos like these draw attention yet don\u2019t require much effort to\u00a0make.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1068\" height=\"1628\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention-.jpg\" alt=\"Example of a GBP with photos that draw attention.\" class=\"wp-image-180760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention-.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention--279x425.jpg 279w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention--768x1171.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention--1008x1536.jpg 1008w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1068px) 100vw, 1068px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1068\" height=\"1628\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention-.jpg\" alt=\"Example of a GBP with photos that draw attention.\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention-.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention--279x425.jpg 279w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention--768x1171.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention--1008x1536.jpg 1008w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1068px) 100vw, 1068px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1032\" height=\"1522\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Example of a GBP with photos that draw attention.\" class=\"wp-image-180761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention-1-1.jpg 1032w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention-1-1-288x425.jpg 288w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention-1-1-768x1133.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1032px) 100vw, 1032px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1032\" height=\"1522\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Example of a GBP with photos that draw attention.\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention-1-1.jpg 1032w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention-1-1-288x425.jpg 288w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention-1-1-768x1133.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1032px) 100vw, 1032px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1032\" height=\"1322\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention-.png\" alt=\"Example of a GBP with photos that draw attention.\" class=\"wp-image-180762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention-.png 1032w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention--332x425.png 332w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention--768x984.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1032px) 100vw, 1032px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1032\" height=\"1322\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention-.png\" alt=\"Example of a GBP with photos that draw attention.\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention-.png 1032w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention--332x425.png 332w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention--768x984.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1032px) 100vw, 1032px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"1330\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention-1-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Example of a GBP with photos that draw attention.\" class=\"wp-image-180763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention-1-1-1.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention-1-1-1-336x425.jpg 336w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention-1-1-1-768x973.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"1330\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention-1-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Example of a GBP with photos that draw attention.\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention-1-1-1.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention-1-1-1-336x425.jpg 336w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-gbp-with-photos-that-draw-attention-1-1-1-768x973.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" style=\"\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\"\/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style=\"\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"2. Target realistic keywords even if they don\u2019t have lots of volume\" data-section=\"keyword-research\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-180753-_glvoijgyl90\"\/>2. Target realistic keywords even if they don\u2019t have lots of volume<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/what-are-keywords\/\">Keywords<\/a> are the words and phrases that people type into search engines to find what they\u2019re looking for. In SEO, you use keywords as topics for your <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/seo-content\/\">content<\/a> so that when someone uses the keywords, they can find your content.<\/p>\n<p>The keyword strategy should focus on niching down if you\u2019re a small or medium-sized real estate business (or you\u2019re working for such a client). Keywords with high search volume are usually harder to rank for. Plus, these big keywords often relate to the national market, not your local area. They\u2019re less likely to bring you leads from nearby customers.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"small\">\n<div class=\"quote-content\">\n<p>Use the niche market to your advantage and focus on using long-tail keywords with low to medium competition. Rather than looking to target broader terms like \u201creal estate\u201d or \u201cinvestment property UK\u201d, target more specific phrases like \u201cluxury homes in Manchester\u201d or \u201caffordable property in\u00a0york\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote-info clearfix\"><span class=\"quote-author\">Laura Nuttall,<\/span> <span class=\"quote-author-job\">SEO Account Manager, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seoworks.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEO Works<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"small\">\n<div class=\"quote-content\">\n<p>A huge challenge is figuring out where big competitors leave content gaps and missed keyword opportunities. Big real estate platforms dominate the market, so you need to dig deep into what they aren\u2019t addressing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote-info clearfix\">\n<div class=\"quote-photo\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brandy Hastings\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/brandy-hastings.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brandy Hastings\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/brandy-hastings.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/keywords-explorer\">Ahrefs\u2019 Keywords Explorer<\/a> show what words people use when looking for real estate to buy or an agent to help them sell. Let\u2019s look at how you can use this tool to find the best types of keywords.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-180753-_rc8nboqbll28\"\/>Local and hyperlocal real estate keywords<\/h3>\n<p>Local and hyperlocal keywords are search terms that are highly specific to a particular geographic location or small community. These keywords typically include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Neighborhood names.<\/li>\n<li>Street names.<\/li>\n<li>Local landmarks.<\/li>\n<li>Local attractions.<\/li>\n<li>Zip codes or postal codes.<\/li>\n<li>Specific districts within a\u00a0city.<\/li>\n<li>Names of local businesses or institutions.<\/li>\n<li>City comparison (e.g., Portland vs. Austin).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"small\">\n<div class=\"quote-content\">\n<p>Rather than targeting neighborhood key terms alone, you should also hit landmarks, popular streets, and more. Build expertise and authority through neighborhood-specific landing pages with unique local content. You sacrifice some volume, but you attract highly qualified traffic and increase your chances of showing up at the top of the right search results pages.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote-info clearfix\">\n<div class=\"quote-photo\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Elisa Montanari\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/elisa-montanari.jpeg\"\/><\/noscript><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Elisa Montanari\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/elisa-montanari.jpeg\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>To find your keywords in Keywords Explorer:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type in broad terms related to the area you operate. For example, in Las Vegas that could be \u201clas vegas, arts district, charleston heights, fremont street, green valley, henderson, los prados, sumerlin, twin lakes, unlv\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the Matching terms report.<\/li>\n<li>In the Include filter add types of the real estate you offer. For example \u201creal estate, house, condo, homes, properties\u201d. Make sure to use the Any\u00a0mode.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1129\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/using-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-to-find-local-and.png\" alt=\"Using Ahrefs' Keywords Explorer to find local and hyperlocal keywords.\" class=\"wp-image-180764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/using-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-to-find-local-and.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/using-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-to-find-local-and-680x375.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/using-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-to-find-local-and-768x423.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/using-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-to-find-local-and-1536x847.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1129\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/using-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-to-find-local-and.png\" alt=\"Using Ahrefs' Keywords Explorer to find local and hyperlocal keywords.\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/using-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-to-find-local-and.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/using-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-to-find-local-and-680x375.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/using-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-to-find-local-and-768x423.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/using-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-to-find-local-and-1536x847.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>From that point, you can use additional filters to refine results. For example, to find low to medium-difficulty keywords set the KD filter to Max\u00a030.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1010\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/setting-filters-.png\" alt=\"Setting filters. \" class=\"wp-image-180765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/setting-filters-.png 1010w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/setting-filters--680x269.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/setting-filters--768x304.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1010px) 100vw, 1010px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1010\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/setting-filters-.png\" alt=\"Setting filters. \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/setting-filters-.png 1010w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/setting-filters--680x269.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/setting-filters--768x304.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1010px) 100vw, 1010px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>As you browse through the keywords, add them to a\u00a0list.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1342\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/adding-keywords-to-a-list-.png\" alt=\"Adding keywords to a list. \" class=\"wp-image-180766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/adding-keywords-to-a-list-.png 1342w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/adding-keywords-to-a-list--680x344.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/adding-keywords-to-a-list--768x388.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1342px) 100vw, 1342px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1342\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/adding-keywords-to-a-list-.png\" alt=\"Adding keywords to a list. \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/adding-keywords-to-a-list-.png 1342w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/adding-keywords-to-a-list--680x344.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/adding-keywords-to-a-list--768x388.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1342px) 100vw, 1342px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Here are some examples I\u00a0found:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"958\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-keywords-for-real-estate-.png\" alt=\"Examples of keywords for real estate. \" class=\"wp-image-180767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-keywords-for-real-estate-.png 958w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-keywords-for-real-estate--505x425.png 505w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-keywords-for-real-estate--768x646.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"958\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-keywords-for-real-estate-.png\" alt=\"Examples of keywords for real estate. \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-keywords-for-real-estate-.png 958w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-keywords-for-real-estate--505x425.png 505w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-keywords-for-real-estate--768x646.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-180753-_8o6w7o25vmng\"\/>Questions and real estate buying\/selling terminology<\/h3>\n<p>Answers to popular questions and terminology allow you to attract customers seeking information first, show off your relevant listings, and get people to contact you for more details.<\/p>\n<p>You can use these same seed keywords to find questions that buyers and sellers are asking. All you need to do is use the Questions tab:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2022\" height=\"1092\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/using-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-to-find-keywords-r.jpg\" alt=\"Using Ahrefs' Keywords Explorer to find keywords related to questions and terminology. \" class=\"wp-image-180768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/using-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-to-find-keywords-r.jpg 2022w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/using-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-to-find-keywords-r-680x367.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/using-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-to-find-keywords-r-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/using-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-to-find-keywords-r-1536x830.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2022px) 100vw, 2022px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2022\" height=\"1092\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/using-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-to-find-keywords-r.jpg\" alt=\"Using Ahrefs' Keywords Explorer to find keywords related to questions and terminology. \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/using-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-to-find-keywords-r.jpg 2022w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/using-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-to-find-keywords-r-680x367.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/using-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-to-find-keywords-r-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/using-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-to-find-keywords-r-1536x830.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2022px) 100vw, 2022px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>For example, here\u2019s a page explaining some of the basic terms. It generates an estimated 795 organic visits each\u00a0month.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2024\" height=\"624\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-informative-content-with-high-traffic-.png\" alt=\"Example of informative content with high traffic. \" class=\"wp-image-180769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-informative-content-with-high-traffic-.png 2024w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-informative-content-with-high-traffic--680x210.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-informative-content-with-high-traffic--768x237.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-informative-content-with-high-traffic--1536x474.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2024px) 100vw, 2024px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2024\" height=\"624\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-informative-content-with-high-traffic-.png\" alt=\"Example of informative content with high traffic. \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-informative-content-with-high-traffic-.png 2024w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-informative-content-with-high-traffic--680x210.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-informative-content-with-high-traffic--768x237.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-informative-content-with-high-traffic--1536x474.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2024px) 100vw, 2024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-180753-_8ft833oncs4c\"\/>Local guides<\/h3>\n<p>These keywords include a geographic location and offer insights about the local area, like neighborhoods, restaurants, bars, attractions, or real estate market trends.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, Live Love Santa Cruz, a boutique real estate, targets various keywords related to local services and attractions. I\u2019ve listed some keywords where she ranks in the top 10: sushi, beaches, surfboard services; you get the idea. It\u2019s practically a local guide\u2019s blog attached to a real estate business.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"962\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-local-guide-keywords-.png\" alt=\"Example of local guide keywords. \" class=\"wp-image-180770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-local-guide-keywords-.png 784w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-local-guide-keywords--346x425.png 346w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-local-guide-keywords--768x942.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"962\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-local-guide-keywords-.png\" alt=\"Example of local guide keywords. \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-local-guide-keywords-.png 784w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-local-guide-keywords--346x425.png 346w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-local-guide-keywords--768x942.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>To find these keywords, you can again use the standard set of locations and these modifier keywords: \u201cbest, things, top-rated, event*, guide, list, tips, map, information, resource, transportation, park*, recreation, shopping\u201d. You can add your own or ask AI to expand this\u00a0list.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sidenote\">\n<p>Sidenote.<\/p>\n<p>The asterisk acts as a wildcard for modifier keywords. It will automatically include all the words that start with \u201cpark.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1832\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/more-examples-of-local-guide-keywords-.jpg\" alt=\"More examples of local guide keywords. \" class=\"wp-image-180771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/more-examples-of-local-guide-keywords-.jpg 1832w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/more-examples-of-local-guide-keywords--556x425.jpg 556w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/more-examples-of-local-guide-keywords--768x587.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/more-examples-of-local-guide-keywords--1536x1174.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1832px) 100vw, 1832px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1832\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/more-examples-of-local-guide-keywords-.jpg\" alt=\"More examples of local guide keywords. \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/more-examples-of-local-guide-keywords-.jpg 1832w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/more-examples-of-local-guide-keywords--556x425.jpg 556w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/more-examples-of-local-guide-keywords--768x587.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/more-examples-of-local-guide-keywords--1536x1174.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1832px) 100vw, 1832px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Since these keywords can have irregular structures, it\u2019s a good idea to use competitive keyword research.<\/p>\n<p>To do this, type in \u201cblogs about [local area]\u201d or \u201c[local area] blogs\u201d in Google. If you\u2019re an Ahrefs user, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/pl\/seo-toolbar\">the toolbar<\/a> to reveal SEO data for each site. Choose sites with the most traffic (ST) and click the KW\u00a0link.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1452\" height=\"1250\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-content-inspiration-for-local-guide-ke.jpg\" alt=\"How to find content inspiration for local guide keywords. \" class=\"wp-image-180772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-content-inspiration-for-local-guide-ke.jpg 1452w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-content-inspiration-for-local-guide-ke-494x425.jpg 494w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-content-inspiration-for-local-guide-ke-768x661.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1452px) 100vw, 1452px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1452\" height=\"1250\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-content-inspiration-for-local-guide-ke.jpg\" alt=\"How to find content inspiration for local guide keywords. \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-content-inspiration-for-local-guide-ke.jpg 1452w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-content-inspiration-for-local-guide-ke-494x425.jpg 494w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-content-inspiration-for-local-guide-ke-768x661.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1452px) 100vw, 1452px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>This will show you the keywords the site ranks for \u2014 your new source of content inspiration.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1886\" height=\"1140\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-local-guide-keywords-from-competitive.jpg\" alt=\"Examples of local guide keywords from competitive analysis. \" class=\"wp-image-180773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-local-guide-keywords-from-competitive.jpg 1886w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-local-guide-keywords-from-competitive-680x411.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-local-guide-keywords-from-competitive-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-local-guide-keywords-from-competitive-1536x928.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1886px) 100vw, 1886px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1886\" height=\"1140\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-local-guide-keywords-from-competitive.jpg\" alt=\"Examples of local guide keywords from competitive analysis. \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-local-guide-keywords-from-competitive.jpg 1886w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-local-guide-keywords-from-competitive-680x411.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-local-guide-keywords-from-competitive-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-local-guide-keywords-from-competitive-1536x928.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1886px) 100vw, 1886px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-180753-_lat3cm5jnf80\"\/>Unique features and buying scenarios<\/h3>\n<p>Brandy Hastings from SmartSites and Ally Dyck from <a href=\"https:\/\/seoplus.com\/\">seoplus+<\/a> mentioned a specific subset of keywords: properties with unique features and specific buying scenarios. For instance \u201cpet-friendly apartments in [suburb]\u201d or \u201ctownhomes for sale with low HOA fees\u201d. These keywords typically have low search volume, but they\u2019re high in <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/buyer-intent-keywords\/\">intent<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the ideas you can use for keyword modifiers: \u201cfor, near, with, buyer, close to, invest, relocate, retire, in\u201d. Use them with seed keywords related to the type of realty you\u00a0offer.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type in types of real estate as seed keywords.<\/li>\n<li>Open Matching terms report.<\/li>\n<li>Set the following filters. Include: add the modifier words mentioned above. Optional filters for finding easier keywords: KD up to 30, Lowest DR Up to 40 in top\u00a010.<\/li>\n<li>Open the Cluster by terms\u00a0tab.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2008\" height=\"1388\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-keywords-with-various-real-estate-buyi.jpg\" alt=\"How to find keywords with various real estate buying scenarios. \" class=\"wp-image-180774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-keywords-with-various-real-estate-buyi.jpg 2008w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-keywords-with-various-real-estate-buyi-615x425.jpg 615w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-keywords-with-various-real-estate-buyi-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-keywords-with-various-real-estate-buyi-1536x1062.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2008px) 100vw, 2008px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2008\" height=\"1388\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-keywords-with-various-real-estate-buyi.jpg\" alt=\"How to find keywords with various real estate buying scenarios. \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-keywords-with-various-real-estate-buyi.jpg 2008w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-keywords-with-various-real-estate-buyi-615x425.jpg 615w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-keywords-with-various-real-estate-buyi-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-keywords-with-various-real-estate-buyi-1536x1062.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2008px) 100vw, 2008px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>From there, look for the areas you serve and browse keyword ideas.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1211\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-keywords-with-various-real-estate-buyi.jpg\" alt=\"Examples of keywords with various real estate buying scenarios. \" class=\"wp-image-180775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-keywords-with-various-real-estate-buyi.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-keywords-with-various-real-estate-buyi-680x402.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-keywords-with-various-real-estate-buyi-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-keywords-with-various-real-estate-buyi-1536x908.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1211\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-keywords-with-various-real-estate-buyi.jpg\" alt=\"Examples of keywords with various real estate buying scenarios. \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-keywords-with-various-real-estate-buyi.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-keywords-with-various-real-estate-buyi-680x402.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-keywords-with-various-real-estate-buyi-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/examples-of-keywords-with-various-real-estate-buyi-1536x908.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" style=\"\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\"\/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style=\"\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"3. Create content with the buyer\u2019s (or seller\u2019s) journey in mind\" data-section=\"buyer-journey\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-180753-_ejm1kxy0615a\"\/> 3. Create content with the buyer\u2019s (or seller\u2019s) journey in\u00a0mind<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Don\u2019t expect to get leads from every organic visit \u2014 it\u2019s a very important thing to understand with this source of traffic.<\/p>\n<p>Real estate decisions take time, and users are often at different stages of their <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/buyers-journey\/\">journey<\/a>. Your goal should be to engage visitors and guide them toward taking the logical next step rather than pushing for an immediate conversion.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"small\">\n<div class=\"quote-content\">\n<p>I like to think holistically about the different stages someone may be at as they\u2019re researching an area or neighborhood. Informational guides can be really useful for the earlier stages as people are just learning about a place and determining if it\u2019s a good fit. Things like neighborhood overviews, school profiles, guides to local amenities. Then as people start narrowing down their search, more transactional pages optimized for queries like \u201chomes for sale in Neighborhood X\u201d can be effective.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote-info clearfix\">\n<div class=\"quote-photo\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"James Dooley\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/James-Dooley.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"James Dooley\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/James-Dooley.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Here\u2019s a simple example of this concept. One of the pages that generates the most traffic for Hudsons Property is a guide to renting and buying a home in London. Each guide links to other relevant content on the site, including London areas.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1532\" height=\"1278\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/content-designed-to-assist-a-home-buyers-or-selle.png\" alt=\"Content designed to assist a home buyer's or seller's journey. \" class=\"wp-image-180776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/content-designed-to-assist-a-home-buyers-or-selle.png 1532w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/content-designed-to-assist-a-home-buyers-or-selle-509x425.png 509w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/content-designed-to-assist-a-home-buyers-or-selle-768x641.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1532px) 100vw, 1532px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1532\" height=\"1278\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/content-designed-to-assist-a-home-buyers-or-selle.png\" alt=\"Content designed to assist a home buyer's or seller's journey. \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/content-designed-to-assist-a-home-buyers-or-selle.png 1532w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/content-designed-to-assist-a-home-buyers-or-selle-509x425.png 509w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/content-designed-to-assist-a-home-buyers-or-selle-768x641.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1532px) 100vw, 1532px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The visitor can learn not only how to buy or rent but also where. The area guides take them a step further in their buyer\u2019s journey, providing a form to inquire about real estate options.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"918\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/content-designed-to-assist-a-home-buyers-or-selle-1.jpg\" alt=\"Content designed to assist a home buyer's or seller's journey. \" class=\"wp-image-180777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/content-designed-to-assist-a-home-buyers-or-selle-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/content-designed-to-assist-a-home-buyers-or-selle-1-680x305.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/content-designed-to-assist-a-home-buyers-or-selle-1-768x344.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/content-designed-to-assist-a-home-buyers-or-selle-1-1536x689.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"918\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/content-designed-to-assist-a-home-buyers-or-selle-1.jpg\" alt=\"Content designed to assist a home buyer's or seller's journey. \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/content-designed-to-assist-a-home-buyers-or-selle-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/content-designed-to-assist-a-home-buyers-or-selle-1-680x305.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/content-designed-to-assist-a-home-buyers-or-selle-1-768x344.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/content-designed-to-assist-a-home-buyers-or-selle-1-1536x689.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>And that is the whole idea. Each page needs to deliver a logical next step for the visitor to get in\u00a0touch.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some other ways real estate sites try to engage visitors.<\/p>\n<p>Highlight selected real estate in a neighborhood guide. Even if someone is not ready to buy yet, pictures of nice homes will likely draw them\u00a0in.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1884\" height=\"1656\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/highlight-selected-real-estate-in-a-neighborhood-g.jpg\" alt=\"Highlight selected real estate in a neighborhood guide. \" class=\"wp-image-180778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/highlight-selected-real-estate-in-a-neighborhood-g.jpg 1884w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/highlight-selected-real-estate-in-a-neighborhood-g-484x425.jpg 484w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/highlight-selected-real-estate-in-a-neighborhood-g-768x675.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/highlight-selected-real-estate-in-a-neighborhood-g-1536x1350.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1884\" height=\"1656\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/highlight-selected-real-estate-in-a-neighborhood-g.jpg\" alt=\"Highlight selected real estate in a neighborhood guide. \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/highlight-selected-real-estate-in-a-neighborhood-g.jpg 1884w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/highlight-selected-real-estate-in-a-neighborhood-g-484x425.jpg 484w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/highlight-selected-real-estate-in-a-neighborhood-g-768x675.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/highlight-selected-real-estate-in-a-neighborhood-g-1536x1350.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Get Calendly and integrate it with your site. This will give people a quick and easy way to contact you, without back-and-forth with setting up meeting dates.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1608\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/get-calendly-and-integrate-it-with-your-site-.png\" alt=\"Get Calendly and integrate it with your site.\" class=\"wp-image-180779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/get-calendly-and-integrate-it-with-your-site-.png 1670w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/get-calendly-and-integrate-it-with-your-site--441x425.png 441w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/get-calendly-and-integrate-it-with-your-site--768x739.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/get-calendly-and-integrate-it-with-your-site--1536x1479.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1670px) 100vw, 1670px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1608\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/get-calendly-and-integrate-it-with-your-site-.png\" alt=\"Get Calendly and integrate it with your site.\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/get-calendly-and-integrate-it-with-your-site-.png 1670w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/get-calendly-and-integrate-it-with-your-site--441x425.png 441w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/get-calendly-and-integrate-it-with-your-site--768x739.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/get-calendly-and-integrate-it-with-your-site--1536x1479.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1670px) 100vw, 1670px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Encourage contact by making a special offer, such as a free valuation.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"878\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/encourage-contact-by-making-a-special-offer-such.png\" alt=\"Encourage contact by making a special offer. Such as a free valuation.&#10;\" class=\"wp-image-180780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/encourage-contact-by-making-a-special-offer-such.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/encourage-contact-by-making-a-special-offer-such-680x292.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/encourage-contact-by-making-a-special-offer-such-768x329.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/encourage-contact-by-making-a-special-offer-such-1536x659.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"878\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/encourage-contact-by-making-a-special-offer-such.png\" alt=\"Encourage contact by making a special offer. Such as a free valuation.&#10;\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/encourage-contact-by-making-a-special-offer-such.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/encourage-contact-by-making-a-special-offer-such-680x292.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/encourage-contact-by-making-a-special-offer-such-768x329.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/encourage-contact-by-making-a-special-offer-such-1536x659.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Keep main contact options visible at all times. You can include them in a floating menu bar. Simple yet effective. It reduces the time to find contact details and demonstrates your openness.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1228\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keep-main-contact-options-visible-at-all-times-.png\" alt=\"Keep main contact options visible at all times.\" class=\"wp-image-180781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keep-main-contact-options-visible-at-all-times-.png 1228w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keep-main-contact-options-visible-at-all-times--680x171.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keep-main-contact-options-visible-at-all-times--768x193.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1228px) 100vw, 1228px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1228\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keep-main-contact-options-visible-at-all-times-.png\" alt=\"Keep main contact options visible at all times.\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keep-main-contact-options-visible-at-all-times-.png 1228w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keep-main-contact-options-visible-at-all-times--680x171.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/keep-main-contact-options-visible-at-all-times--768x193.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1228px) 100vw, 1228px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" style=\"\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\"\/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style=\"\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"4. Ensure your site immediately feels trustworthy\" data-section=\"eeat\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-180753-_i3p2oknuagvc\"\/>4. Ensure your site immediately feels trustworthy<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Within seconds, visitors form lasting impressions about your credibility and professionalism. If they feel something is off, they will\u00a0leave.<\/p>\n<p>Establishing trust isn\u2019t just about appealing to human psychology \u2014 it\u2019s also a critical factor in Google\u2019s ranking algorithm, built into the <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/eeat-seo\/\">EEAT<\/a> concept.<\/p>\n<p>EEAT is how Google\u2019s systems are trained to determine a page\u2019s credibility. The acronym stands for Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness, with the last element being the most important.<\/p>\n<p>It basically means that a website exhibiting strong EEAT signals is more likely to rank well in search results because Google aims to provide users with credible and reliable information.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some ways you can cater to potential customers and Google.<\/p>\n<p>Getting a TLS certificate is an absolute must. This protects sensitive information, like login credentials and personal details, from being intercepted by malicious actors. It also displays a padlock icon in the browser\u2019s address bar, visually signaling to users that the website is secure.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1028\" height=\"538\" class=\"wp-image-180782\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-a-tls-certificate-works-.png\" alt=\"How a TLS certificate works.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-a-tls-certificate-works-.png 1028w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-a-tls-certificate-works--680x356.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-a-tls-certificate-works--768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1028px) 100vw, 1028px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1028\" height=\"538\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180782\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-a-tls-certificate-works-.png\" alt=\"How a TLS certificate works.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-a-tls-certificate-works-.png 1028w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-a-tls-certificate-works--680x356.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-a-tls-certificate-works--768x402.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1028px) 100vw, 1028px\"\/> On Dana Fitzpatrick\u2019s site, I found these few hundred pixels that clearly establish this realtor\u2019s credibility. It features impressive performance data, a compelling testimonial, and a series of recognitions highlighting her experience.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1279\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dana-fitzpatricks-recognitions-and-performance-hi.png\" alt=\"Dana Fitzpatrick's recognitions and performance highlighted on the site. \" class=\"wp-image-180783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dana-fitzpatricks-recognitions-and-performance-hi.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dana-fitzpatricks-recognitions-and-performance-hi-680x425.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dana-fitzpatricks-recognitions-and-performance-hi-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dana-fitzpatricks-recognitions-and-performance-hi-1536x959.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1279\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dana-fitzpatricks-recognitions-and-performance-hi.png\" alt=\"Dana Fitzpatrick's recognitions and performance highlighted on the site. \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dana-fitzpatricks-recognitions-and-performance-hi.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dana-fitzpatricks-recognitions-and-performance-hi-680x425.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dana-fitzpatricks-recognitions-and-performance-hi-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dana-fitzpatricks-recognitions-and-performance-hi-1536x959.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>On Nathan Sherman\u2019s site, I found\u00a0this:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1184\" height=\"824\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/why-this-realtor-shows-his-past-sales-.png\" alt=\"Why this realtor shows his past sales. \" class=\"wp-image-180784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/why-this-realtor-shows-his-past-sales-.png 1184w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/why-this-realtor-shows-his-past-sales--611x425.png 611w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/why-this-realtor-shows-his-past-sales--768x534.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1184px) 100vw, 1184px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1184\" height=\"824\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/why-this-realtor-shows-his-past-sales-.png\" alt=\"Why this realtor shows his past sales. \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/why-this-realtor-shows-his-past-sales-.png 1184w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/why-this-realtor-shows-his-past-sales--611x425.png 611w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/why-this-realtor-shows-his-past-sales--768x534.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1184px) 100vw, 1184px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>And I couldn\u2019t agree more \u2014 these sold properties acts as strong testimonials. They\u2019re not just a list of past transactions; they\u2019re a visual showcase of an agency\u2019s success story.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, they catch your eye, because not every agency keeps their sold properties in a visible spot on their site. I know it caught my attention when I first saw this after looking at dozens of real estate sites.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2032\" height=\"1010\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-realtor-showing-his-sold-listings-to-promote-the.jpg\" alt=\"A realtor showing his sold listings to promote their services. \" class=\"wp-image-180785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-realtor-showing-his-sold-listings-to-promote-the.jpg 2032w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-realtor-showing-his-sold-listings-to-promote-the-680x338.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-realtor-showing-his-sold-listings-to-promote-the-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-realtor-showing-his-sold-listings-to-promote-the-1536x763.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-realtor-showing-his-sold-listings-to-promote-the-400x200.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2032px) 100vw, 2032px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2032\" height=\"1010\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-realtor-showing-his-sold-listings-to-promote-the.jpg\" alt=\"A realtor showing his sold listings to promote their services. \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-realtor-showing-his-sold-listings-to-promote-the.jpg 2032w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-realtor-showing-his-sold-listings-to-promote-the-680x338.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-realtor-showing-his-sold-listings-to-promote-the-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-realtor-showing-his-sold-listings-to-promote-the-1536x763.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-realtor-showing-his-sold-listings-to-promote-the-400x200.jpg 400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2032px) 100vw, 2032px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Here\u2019s a real estate business that went the extra mile, although with very simple means. Room Real Estate captured the family business spirit in a short video. This video introduces the visitor to two generations who have worked hard for their success.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1171\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/room-real-estate-captured-the-family-business-spir.png\" alt=\"Room Real Estate captured the family business spirit in a short video\" class=\"wp-image-180786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/room-real-estate-captured-the-family-business-spir.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/room-real-estate-captured-the-family-business-spir-680x389.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/room-real-estate-captured-the-family-business-spir-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/room-real-estate-captured-the-family-business-spir-1536x878.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1171\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/room-real-estate-captured-the-family-business-spir.png\" alt=\"Room Real Estate captured the family business spirit in a short video\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/room-real-estate-captured-the-family-business-spir.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/room-real-estate-captured-the-family-business-spir-680x389.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/room-real-estate-captured-the-family-business-spir-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/room-real-estate-captured-the-family-business-spir-1536x878.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" style=\"\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\"\/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style=\"\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"5. Make sure your site is mobile-friendly and loads fast\" data-section=\"technical-optimization\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-180753-_t0saltouvrrt\"\/>5. Make sure your site is mobile-friendly and loads\u00a0fast<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>There\u2019s going to be a lot of visual content on your site, so make sure the images are compressed and the code is optimized. This will keep your site fast which, again, matters both to visitors and Google.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"small\">\n<div class=\"quote-content\">\n<p>Real estate websites often rely heavily on images and virtual tours, which can slow down site speed if not optimized properly. In one case, we improved a client\u2019s site speed by compressing images and restructuring their code, which led to a significant boost in their search rankings.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote-info clearfix\">\n<div class=\"quote-photo\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Doug Cunnington\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cunnington-headshot.png\"\/><\/noscript><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Doug Cunnington\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cunnington-headshot.png\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Mobile-friendliness is a <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/google-ranking-factors\/#mobile-friendliness\">ranking factor<\/a> and a must-have if you want your visitors to stick around. Photos of houses and apartments look better on a big screen, but many of your visitors will use a smartphone instead.<\/p>\n<p>To illustrate, here\u2019s the mobile vs desktop distribution looks on most real estate-related keywords I\u2019ve seen so\u00a0far.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1122\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mobile-vs-desktop-distribution-on-most-real-estate.png\" alt=\"Mobile vs desktop distribution on most real estate-related keywords I\u2019ve seen so far.\" class=\"wp-image-180787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mobile-vs-desktop-distribution-on-most-real-estate.png 1122w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mobile-vs-desktop-distribution-on-most-real-estate-610x425.png 610w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mobile-vs-desktop-distribution-on-most-real-estate-768x535.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1122px) 100vw, 1122px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1122\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mobile-vs-desktop-distribution-on-most-real-estate.png\" alt=\"Mobile vs desktop distribution on most real estate-related keywords I\u2019ve seen so far.\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mobile-vs-desktop-distribution-on-most-real-estate.png 1122w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mobile-vs-desktop-distribution-on-most-real-estate-610x425.png 610w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mobile-vs-desktop-distribution-on-most-real-estate-768x535.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1122px) 100vw, 1122px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s very easy to test your site for these factors. You can use free tools such as our <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/webmaster-tools\">Webmaster Tools<\/a>. The tool will show you affected pages, tips on how to fix them, and whether the changes you implemented worked.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1267\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-technical-seo-issue-report-.png\" alt=\"Example of a technical SEO issue report.  \" class=\"wp-image-180788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-technical-seo-issue-report-.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-technical-seo-issue-report--680x421.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-technical-seo-issue-report--768x475.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-technical-seo-issue-report--1536x950.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1267\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-technical-seo-issue-report-.png\" alt=\"Example of a technical SEO issue report.  \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-technical-seo-issue-report-.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-technical-seo-issue-report--680x421.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-technical-seo-issue-report--768x475.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-technical-seo-issue-report--1536x950.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>That said, fixing those things will require some technical skills. So unless you\u2019re a realtor by day and a web developer by night, you might want to get someone to help\u00a0you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" style=\"\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\"\/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style=\"\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"6. Get backlinks from these five sources\" data-section=\"link-building\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-180753-_k1tl3lr7lj5g\"\/>6. Get backlinks from these five sources<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/what-are-backlinks\/\">Backlinks<\/a>, also known as inbound or incoming links, are links from one website to another. Search engines like Google see these links as votes of\u00a0trust.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/link-building\/\">Link building<\/a> is one of the pillars of SEO as more backlinks from unique domains can improve your search rankings.<\/p>\n<p>There are many tactics to get backlinks, so you need to choose wisely. Based on expert opinions and an analysis of high-performing real estate sites, here\u2019s where you can get quality backlinks:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Directories.<\/li>\n<li>Press.<\/li>\n<li>Podcasts, shows, and public speaking.<\/li>\n<li>Local organizations, schols, and events.<\/li>\n<li>Your terminology and data\u00a0pages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let\u2019s look at them in more detail.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-180753-_udncjm8strgf\"\/>1. Directories<\/h3>\n<p>Directories are organized listings of websites, typically categorized by topic, industry, or location. For example, Circa is a niche directory for old house listings. They also feature agents and brokers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1896\" height=\"1362\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-link-from-a-directory-.jpg\" alt=\"Example of a link from a directory.\" class=\"wp-image-180789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-link-from-a-directory-.jpg 1896w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-link-from-a-directory--592x425.jpg 592w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-link-from-a-directory--768x552.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-link-from-a-directory--1536x1103.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1896px) 100vw, 1896px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1896\" height=\"1362\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-link-from-a-directory-.jpg\" alt=\"Example of a link from a directory.\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-link-from-a-directory-.jpg 1896w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-link-from-a-directory--592x425.jpg 592w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-link-from-a-directory--768x552.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-link-from-a-directory--1536x1103.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1896px) 100vw, 1896px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Getting your site on a directory is pretty simple. Depending on where you\u2019re listing, you might just add your info yourself, fill out a form and wait for approval, or \u201cpay to\u00a0play\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>A quick search of online directories or business listings will give you enough sites to keep you busy for a few hours (for example this list from <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/blog\/tabid\/6307\/bid\/10322\/the-ultimate-list-50-local-business-directories.aspx\">HubSpot<\/a>). On top of that, I\u2019d recommend you also check out <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/resource-page-link-building\/\">our advanced guide<\/a> to this type of link building and find some hidden gems.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-180753-_hdizzjp4fq5f\"\/>2. Press<\/h3>\n<p>Backlinks from the press come from providing journalists and bloggers a reason to mention you, and therefore, link to\u00a0you.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, you can offer expertise like Michael Bondi.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1510\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-press-.png\" alt=\"Example of a backlink from press.\" class=\"wp-image-180790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-press-.png 1510w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-press--680x164.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-press--768x185.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1510\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-press-.png\" alt=\"Example of a backlink from press.\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-press-.png 1510w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-press--680x164.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-press--768x185.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Or get your listings featured like Berkshire Property Agents.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1774\" height=\"580\" class=\"wp-image-180791\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-press-1-1.png\" alt=\"Example of a backlink from press.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-press-1-1.png 1774w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-press-1-1-680x222.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-press-1-1-768x251.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-press-1-1-1536x502.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1774px) 100vw, 1774px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1774\" height=\"580\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180791\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-press-1-1.png\" alt=\"Example of a backlink from press.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-press-1-1.png 1774w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-press-1-1-680x222.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-press-1-1-768x251.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-press-1-1-1536x502.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1774px) 100vw, 1774px\"\/> You will find lots of requests from journalists requests on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.connectively.us\/\">HARO<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/helpab2bwriter.com\/\">Help a B2B Writer<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/haro-link-building\/\">similar sites<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Consider reaching out to local press outlets with real estate-focused story ideas. For example, you could propose an article exploring \u2018Why there\u2019s a surge of homes for sale in [specific area]\u2019. Alternatively, offer your expertise to journalists working on real estate-related pieces.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a bit more budget, you can hire a PR or <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/hire-link-building-agency\/\">link building agency<\/a> to seek out the right opportunities.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-180753-_liroddxbc7t9\"\/>3. Podcasts, shows and public speaking<\/h3>\n<p>These events often list speakers or participants on their websites, providing an opportunity for valuable backlinks from reputable sources.<\/p>\n<p>Whenever you get a chance to appear on a show, conference, or lecture, ask for a link back to your\u00a0site.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1528\" height=\"976\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-a-podcast-.png\" alt=\"Example of a backlink from a podcast. \" class=\"wp-image-180792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-a-podcast-.png 1528w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-a-podcast--665x425.png 665w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-a-podcast--260x166.png 260w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-a-podcast--768x491.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1528px) 100vw, 1528px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1528\" height=\"976\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-a-podcast-.png\" alt=\"Example of a backlink from a podcast. \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-a-podcast-.png 1528w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-a-podcast--665x425.png 665w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-a-podcast--260x166.png 260w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-from-a-podcast--768x491.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1528px) 100vw, 1528px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-180753-_xvycpvjgy1xp\"\/>4. Local organizations, schools and events<\/h3>\n<p>Local organizations, schools, and events often link to sponsors, businesses that are involved in charities or community initiatives, and helpful resources.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1524\" height=\"814\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-a-local-university-.png\" alt=\"Example of a backlink a local university. \" class=\"wp-image-180793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-a-local-university-.png 1524w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-a-local-university--680x363.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-a-local-university--768x410.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1524px) 100vw, 1524px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1524\" height=\"814\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-a-local-university-.png\" alt=\"Example of a backlink a local university. \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-a-local-university-.png 1524w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-a-local-university--680x363.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/example-of-a-backlink-a-local-university--768x410.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1524px) 100vw, 1524px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>These backlinks might need a bit more effort but the benefits of networking will likely surpass SEO. Here are a few ideas to\u00a0try:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join local business associations and chambers of commerce.<\/li>\n<li>Reach out to local schools and offer to participate in career days or provide educational resources about real estate.<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor local sports teams or cultural events.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer for community service projects or organize charity events.<\/li>\n<li>Create and share valuable content about the local real estate market, homebuying tips, or neighborhood guides.<\/li>\n<li>Offer free workshops or seminars on real estate topics for community members.<\/li>\n<li>Partner with local non-profits for fundraising initiatives.<\/li>\n<li>Offer internship opportunities to local students interested in real estate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-180753-_6md61vg5hglm\"\/>5. Terminology and data\u00a0pages<\/h3>\n<p>Citing data and facts is one of the most popular reasons to link. Become the source, and you might earn lots of links this way passively.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1910\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/backlinks-earned-by-informational-content-.png\" alt=\"Backlinks earned by informational content.\" class=\"wp-image-180794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/backlinks-earned-by-informational-content-.png 1910w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/backlinks-earned-by-informational-content--680x203.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/backlinks-earned-by-informational-content--768x229.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/backlinks-earned-by-informational-content--1536x458.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1910px) 100vw, 1910px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1910\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/backlinks-earned-by-informational-content-.png\" alt=\"Backlinks earned by informational content.\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/backlinks-earned-by-informational-content-.png 1910w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/backlinks-earned-by-informational-content--680x203.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/backlinks-earned-by-informational-content--768x229.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/backlinks-earned-by-informational-content--1536x458.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1910px) 100vw, 1910px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>To get an idea of what kind of resources earn links in real estate, you can look at competitors\u2019 sites in Ahrefs\u2019 Site Explorer. Just paste their domain and go to the Best by links report.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1531\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-backlink-earning-content-on-your-compe.png\" alt=\"How to find backlink earning content on your competitors' sites. \" class=\"wp-image-180795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-backlink-earning-content-on-your-compe.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-backlink-earning-content-on-your-compe-569x425.png 569w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-backlink-earning-content-on-your-compe-768x574.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-backlink-earning-content-on-your-compe-1536x1148.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1531\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-backlink-earning-content-on-your-compe.png\" alt=\"How to find backlink earning content on your competitors' sites. \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-180795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-backlink-earning-content-on-your-compe.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-backlink-earning-content-on-your-compe-569x425.png 569w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-backlink-earning-content-on-your-compe-768x574.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-find-backlink-earning-content-on-your-compe-1536x1148.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recommendation\">\n<p>Tip<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommendation-content\">\n<p>Before investing time in link building, I strongly encourage you to read our <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/link-building\/\">beginner\u2019s guide<\/a>. Learn how to tell good links from links that are less likely to give you a boost, and which practices could possibly hurt your\u00a0site.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-180753-_gzbdn3k6aabn\"\/>Final thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019d like to leave you with two more\u00a0tips.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve seen many realtors create video content for YouTube, including virtual property tours, and neighborhood showcases. However, just a few of my sources mentioned this strategy. For inspiration, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@BradMcCallum\">Brad McCallum\u2019s channel<\/a>. To find keywords for YouTube SEO, you can use tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/vidiq.com\/\">vidIQ<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, I want to quickly discuss your KPIs. Since buyer\u2019s journey in this business can be quite long, a good idea would be to track the correlation between <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/seo-tracking\/\">SEO metrics<\/a> and closed deals. To crunch the numbers, simply ask ChatGPT.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"small\">\n<div class=\"quote-content\">\n<p>We measure the ROI of SEO from the number of quality leads that are generated by our website and then correlate them with closed deals, giving a clear picture of how organic search is contributing to our bottom line.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote-info clearfix\">\n<div class=\"quote-photo\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dino DiNenna\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dino-dinenna.jpeg\"\/><\/noscript><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dino DiNenna\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dino-dinenna.jpeg\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Got questions or comments? Send me a message on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mateusz-makosiewicz-38154b67\/\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/real-estate-seo\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zillow, Trulia, Redfin. These names appear in almost every conversation about buying, selling, or renting property. This is not because people are particularly interested in these platforms but because they\u2019ve become the default starting point for most property searches. 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