How to Get Your Local Business on Google’s First Page with Josh Thompson

If your business isn’t ranking on Google Maps, you might as well be invisible. In this episode of Rocky Mountain Marketing, I am joined by local SEO expert Josh Thompson, founder of Bright Beam SEO. They dive deep into practical strategies that local business owners can implement today to rank higher in local search results. Josh shares his powerful OCTBR SEO framework—Optimize, Content, Targeting, Backlinks, and Reviews—and explains why focusing on bottom-of-the-funnel searchers leads to real, revenue-generating results. From the future of AI in search to the simple tweaks you can make to your Google Business Profile, this episode is a masterclass for business owners who want to get found by customers ready to buy. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why Google Maps rankings matter more than everThe most common local SEO mistakes (and how to avoid them)The real deal on backlinks—and how to earn quality onesHow to future-proof your business against AI-driven searchJosh’s go-to SEO strategies for immediate visibility gains Timestamps:  00:00 Introduction: The Power of Google Search 00:29 Welcome to Rocky Mountain Marketing 01:06 Understanding Local SEO with Josh Thompson 02:19 The Importance of Google Maps for Small Businesses 05:49 SEO Strategies: Optimize, Content, Target, Backlinks, Reviews 09:38 Impact of AI on Local SEO 14:02 Building Effective Backlinks 19:26 Quick Wins for Improving Local SEO 22:28 Common SEO Mistakes to Avoid 26:59 Conclusion and Contact Information Don’t miss this chance to turn Google into your best lead generator. Tune in now and walk away with a game plan for better visibility, stronger reviews, and more ideal customers. Visit Joshua Thompson: Website: https://brightbeamseo.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshualinked Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brightbeamseo Learn more about Katie and Next Step Social & Podcasting: Speaking: https://katiebrinkley.com/ Website: https://yournextstep.agency/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkley YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@rockymountainmarketing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiebrinkley/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialprofitlab Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.