LOCAL BUSINESS MARKETING
The Importance Of Having A Local Marketing Strategy
WRITTEN BY JACK BARRON | JULY 15, 2020 | 4 MIN
There are many factors which businesses consider when choosing an accountant, such as experience and industry knowledge. However, location is also one of the key factors which influence businesses decisions when searching for an accountant.
According to our research, 62% of micro, small or medium-sized business owners felt that having an accountant within drivable distance was important and 81% of respondents said that their current accountant was local. These figures highlight the importance of focusing on marketing campaigns on the local area, while also highlighting industry skills and expertise. With this information in mind, we take a look at some key marketing techniques which your accountancy firm can use.
The Importance of Local SEO
As a small business looking to attract clients in the local area, search engine optimisation can help. Search engines will value high-quality content which is genuinely useful to their users. So, if there are businesses in your area searching for local accountants, it is important to tap into this. Keywords and key search terms should be incorporated into your content in a natural way, via on-page content, informational blog posts, images and URLs.
Listing On Google My Business And Google Maps
When an SME searches for an accountant, it is likely that one of the first places they will check is the list of local firms within Google. This highlights how important it is to ensure you have an up-to-date Google My Business listing. It is completely free and will display your location, contact details and any Google reviews. Google Maps will highlight your exact distance from their business, which will help you attract local clients.
Highlight your Reviews from Local Businesses
It is important that your accountants emphasise how knowledgeable they are about different industries, and one of the best ways to do this is utilising reviews from local clients. Try to encourage your customers to post reviews online via your website, social media or Google, as this will publicly display your skills and expertise.
Leverage Local Social Media
Our research also showed that 88% of SME business owners felt that it was important to be able to speak to their accountant within 24 hours of calling or emailing them. It is important to show potential customers that you are available, easy to contact and quick to respond. A great way to keep in contact with potential and current clients is via social media sites, such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. These are great places to share your content, engage with contacts and they also leave the door open to quick conversations.
As with any marketing strategy, the key to success is to implement a plan which works for your business. We hope these tips help you find potential clients in your local area and if you would like to find out more about how we can assist with your marketing, please contact our team today.
Jack Barron, Director
Jack is passionate about marketing and helping small to medium-sized businesses thrive. As Director of Invoke Media, he is responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of every campaign, getting stuck into the execution of successful at every opportunity.
